Ticwatch E: Day 3 - Google Assistant/Voice Activation, Gestures and Screen Protector

[@mesS794]

Its possible to have button on right side on left hand. I mean to flip screen to 180 deg

[@LaptopRetrospective]

I asked about that too. Doesn't seem like an option.

[@mesS794]

@@LaptopRetrospective did you try some apps for this. I don't have this watch, but plan to buy

[@LaptopRetrospective]

I have, but the main function for me has been notifications.

[@mesS794]

@@LaptopRetrospective what app you use for screen rotation/orientation on ticwatch E ?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Sorry I misunderstood your question. There is no app to rotate the screen as far as I'm aware.

[@ador7572]

You should have installed the protective glass by sticking from one side to the other instead of dropping it as a whole since it will trap air bubbles

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Normally this method would be ideal but the bezel of the watch needed to be contended with in this case making that technique very tricky.

[@krk-kingrulestheking-568]

Always the phone should be near to the watch or how many distance it can cover

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Standard Bluetooth range.

[@Khyree_Holmes]

Is that a Linux Mint logo? (the sticker with the green on it) - can't tell cause it's out of focus. I love Linux Mint..... I'm using it as my daily driver! I ordered my Ticwatch E just lastnight and mine already is Shipped by USPS, also I just ordered a Charging Dock a few hours ago.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Yes it is, I use Mint on my ThinkPad X220.

[@Khyree_Holmes]

@@LaptopRetrospective I know I've seen your videos before on Linux Mint and the screen name is so familiar. I am so 'cited to get my 1st Smartwatch.

[@brazilianos969]

Excellent video! If i want to use this smartwatch like a regular watch, use only the watchfaces (but always on), without gps, wifi, activations etc. How many long is the battery capacity?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Probably 2-3 days depending on the refresh rate of the watch face.

[@brazilianos969]

@@LaptopRetrospective Thank you so much! This days i can't find this watch on Gearbest or Banggood. I see it only in Amazon little expensive. My country is Greece and i don't know how to buy it.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Understandable. You're welcome and good luck!

[@krk-kingrulestheking-568]

Bro in ticwatch E the Google assistant can solve the academic doubts like finding the answer to the question

[@kevinc6316]

I want to know what app you use for face watch app. Do you mind to provide instructions how to install it

[@LaptopRetrospective]

I use the default stuff. Never installed a custom one.

[@kevinc6316]

Ic ok good awesome

[@tektitetv]

No NFC, no Google Pay. Really enjoyed the form factor and Android Wear 2.0 but had to send it back.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Fair enough if those features are deal breakers. I haven't really used Android pay/NFC as we've had tap cards here for a while. Hope you find what you're looking for, best of luck.

[@tektitetv]

Oh yeah, we've had tap cards in Canada also, they're really convenient. I just long for the day I don't have to carry a wallet, and it's really good for times when you don't want to carry a phone (i.e. exercising)

[@tektitetv]

I did end up buying the much more expensive Huawei Watch 2. Which other than lack of sleep tracking, I love this watch.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Most important thing is you found something you liked. Thanks for letting us know!

[@chowner]

Dang that looks like an ancient thinkpad. Blue enter key dang

[@LaptopRetrospective]

X220. Love it to death.

[@theotherlinh]

Have you tested OK/Hey Google detection? I use Google Assistant for setting reminders and home control, so wondering how well it works (in addition, how much battery hit it takes)

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Linh Nguyen works great. Doesn't talk back to you like on a phone. At least not yet. As for battery life I will let you know. I've just enabled the feature and will check to see what the drain is like having the mic always listening.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Linh Nguyen so I can report that the battery hit is essentially negligible which is a pleasant surprise. Maybe a few extra percent down but nothing overly noticable.

[@friendvh]

@@LaptopRetrospective hi 'ok google ' functionality doesn't work on my watch do i need to do ny setting ?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Have you tried swiping to the left to get to the Google Assistant screen?

[@danilocoelho9915]

Is it possible to reply to messages directly from the notifications tab? From apps like whatsapp, telegram, messenger from facebook, inbox from instagram?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Yes.

[@Krishna-dp7gr]

Can you just describe the GPS option in tic watch e.. I mean can we view the google map in the screen?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Sure can. You get a map and instructions. I barely use the feature though since the phone is needed for notifications so most time I use it for navigation over the watch.

[@Krishna-dp7gr]

@@LaptopRetrospective Can you just share a pic of that screen.. also is the 1m water resistance offered for this watch upto the standard, will it take the accidental dips..

[@LaptopRetrospective]

It will take a dip. As for a pic of the screen, what exactly would you be most interested in seeing? The map or navigation?

[@Krishna-dp7gr]

@@LaptopRetrospective Both

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Sounds good, I'll likely include it in my next update video planned for this device. If not, I'll post it here.

[@muhammadikhsanfirdaus9189]

Are there any other language available on that watch?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Far as I know, it will support any language that Android does.

[@smileandlaughs]

Is the standby screen low resolution or pixelated?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+smileandlaughs nope, looks great.

[@thadcatlin3375]

How do you make you watch wake up so fast. Mine is a bit slower then yours.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Not sure what to tell you there. Maybe the updates since I filmed the video have slowed it down.

[@Spudinske]

I have a google home and pixel 2 xl. Currently when i say ok google and request something the google eco system will be smart enough to only respond through the google home. If you add an "Ok Google" enabled watch, will the eco system be smart enough to only respond through the google home? Or will it respond through both the home and the watch

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Spudinske excellent question, sadly I do not own a Google Home device so I cannot test this out. Let me know if you have the opportunity and the results.

[@tracose]

How can I make a phone call or text from the watch?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Either open the appropriate app or use Google Assistant.

[@herukurnianto9159]

How to change temperature to celcius?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

The options under Google Assistant control Wear OS preferences.

[@nishantverma7438]

I really like your videos

[@ridwanolisa4736]

Looking to buy this watch. Can the assistant speak back to you?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

No, I haven't seen a WatchOS watch do this yet.

[@ridwanolisa4736]

@@LaptopRetrospective I actually found a video that it did but he didn't explain how kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6LJlHaOnZWgg7c

[@ridwanolisa4736]

Thank you for responding though, much appreciated

[@LaptopRetrospective]

You're welcome.

[@LokiAjay]

Thanks for good review and answering questions. Can you download a Golf GPS app to track distance from the Green whilst playing Golf?

[@hdavidism]

Hello, can you give me the link to buy the protective glass? Because I have not found one yet ... Thank you

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+david h answered your other post. Hope that helps.

[@colettemcwilliams1325]

I found them on Amazon.

[@abartos]

It is possible to make voice action without touching button(shake, say ok, google, or something)?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Andrzej Bartosik yes it has an option to listen for "Ok Google" but I don't want to risk using it since it's a word I say often enough.

[@AnkurPathak]

I have been unable to activate that feature on the watch. Could you help? I would like the watch to listen to my "OK Google" command and respond. But unable to do so.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Ankur Pathak settings, personalization, ok Google detection.

[@dbradyo708]

I have the tic watch E and an iPhone. When you are out of range of the internet, google assist won’t work with the cell internet data, has anyone found a fix for that? The commercials for the watch show people riding bikes and using google assist so it should work some how. Thank you

[@LaptopRetrospective]

WiFi or having your device connected via Bluetooth are your only options.

[@sebolio]

can you say "ok google" to it?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Sure can.

[@sebolio]

thanks

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Might need to tap the button first, I think there is an option to have it listen but it isn't worth the battery.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

@@sebolio it should play nice with any Android phone that supports Wear OS.

[@friendvh]

Ok google function doesn't work in my watch ..ny setting will help?

[@seymore1532]

Why doesn't Google assistant talk back through the watch speaker?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

I suspect Google didn't make it a feature since most watches don't include a speaker.

[@seymore1532]

@@LaptopRetrospective that's disappointing. Do you know if I can use my photos as a custom watch face with ticwatch e?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

@@seymore1532 yes you can. The family member currently using the watch has done just that in fact.

[@friendvh]

I am getting not more than 8 to 10 hrs on moderate usage (3 calls, 30min workout , always display on )..ny suggestions?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Are you using a default watch face or something custom?

[@friendvh]

@@LaptopRetrospective default one ..

[@LaptopRetrospective]

How's your GPS and navigation use?

[@friendvh]

@@LaptopRetrospective very less ..20min per day...i am getting now 12hrs after the latest wear os update ...

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Do you have your phone communicating with your watch 24/7? There is an option that often pops up saying you should allow it and it kills both batteries.

[@bestonyoutube]

why is the watch lagging so much in the video when you scroll/swipe? that looks horrible. is it that slow/laggy?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Combination of updates in the background and I don't think the screen protector was installed yet in that video.

[@bestonyoutube]

Does it also randomly lag if you turn it on to scroll through notifications? That was the reason why I returned the Fossil Q Control. It always was lagging, terrible, unusable.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Haven't had any issues like that.

[@thetattooedguy1413]

Can anyone help me with my ticwatch e please. Everything was working fine and a few days ago I noticed I couldn't reply to a text using my voice. When you hit reply it gives the 3 options and voice is one of them. As soon as I hit the voice button it'll act like it's going to work then just force close. I can reply by text but not voice. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Have you checked for firmware/software updates on your watch and phone?

[@thetattooedguy1413]

@@LaptopRetrospective Yes I checked and it said it was up to date.

[@thetattooedguy1413]

@@LaptopRetrospective It's so strange. I can reply with keyboard but not voice. I've looked at everything. Voice is checked

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Have you tried a reset/restore?

[@thetattooedguy1413]

@@LaptopRetrospective No I have not tried that yet. Would I do that from the phone app or phone?

[@onemat2000]

You didn't squeegy the screen protector and get all the air out.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

It came out over time. Due to the design it was hard to get it out at the start.

[@Skyswindler]

We can buy just that screen protector?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Skyswindler yes I believe it's just the standard protector they sell on their website that fits all their watches.

[@Skyswindler]

Laptop Retrospective I can't find it on mobvoi's website. A link would be highly appreciated

[@LaptopRetrospective]

So it turns out that the one featured there might be a KS exclusive. I am trying to find out for sure. The screen is 1.4 inches in diameter, so you might need to source a 3rd party solution. The one I installed looked like the one in this eBay listing. I suspect that Mobvoi also used a generic one. www.ebay.com/p/Ticwatch-2-Screen-Protector-Full-Coverage-9h-Hardness-Tempered-Glass-Screen-for/551374803 (Note I do not support this specific seller, just using it as an example)

[@Skyswindler]

Laptop Retrospective Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@wtfx5757]

After that demo, I'm not so sure I would be so eager to purchase that screen protector lol

[@syednewaz4872]

I hav bought the watch from Aliexpress.i wanted to knw if the assistant is only available after long pressing the button.'ok google or hey google' is nt option here.ri8?or my watch is a defect.its my first smart watch.so pretty concerned about it...

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Syed Newaz both are options but many AW2 users have reported issues with choice detection. Long press of the crown works consistently.

[@krk-kingrulestheking-568]

Bro this watch will help in exam

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Using it for academic dishonesty would probably be clumsy and draw attention.

[@rivaldyhartawan7945]

i just bought this today for 1juta rupiah if convert to usd is $60 so cheap right the watch like new 99%

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Nice deal!

[@rusticrambo128]

Why cant i hear my google assistant on my ticwatch e

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Not sure it is a feature.

[@rusticrambo128]

@@LaptopRetrospective i just got mine today i cant find nothing on it

[@johnboy8705]

Does it have a speaker why doesn't Google answer back

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Google isn't designed to use it, since it isn't standard on all WearOS devices.

[@johnboy8705]

@@LaptopRetrospective thank you for your reply

[@LaptopRetrospective]

No problem!

[@sumoluke95]

What is that watchface at 0:01 ? i really like that one :P

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+SumoLuke LED, came with the watch.

[@sumoluke95]

Laptop Retrospective Just found it, it looked so different on the Preview :P

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+SumoLuke nice, glad you found it.

[@rusticrambo128]

Anyone having trouble updating and it restarting???

[@LaptopRetrospective]

No issues to report.

[@rusticrambo128]

@@LaptopRetrospective have you been able to update it to the newest update

[@jpmccarthy33]

Directions to Tata brewing :)

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Jeff McCarthy Haha! I see what you did there. I've never been but I've heard it's nice.

[@jpmccarthy33]

Laptop Retrospective loved your video, I put on my protector today. Tata brew is very good as well!

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Jeff McCarthy thanks for the support. Glad you enjoyed the videos. That screen protector is a snug fit but essential to the touch experience, the protection is a bonus.

[@lohniewilliams4147]

Tic watch and Wear O/s, is "NOT" great. It does not work with Google Assistant to turn on and off lights in smart homes

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Having just got a Google Home Mini I was curious about such functionality. While disappointing if true, the platform is so much more than a home remote.

[@anthaaany]

-6 degrees omg

[@LaptopRetrospective]

From inside the sub zero igloo.

[@nightviper7354]

nooooooo why won't it speak back

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Not sure. My guess is because a speaker isn't standard on all watches so Google didn't make it a feature.

[@nightviper7354]

☹️☹️☹️

[@DeneF]

Demonstrating voice assistant by holding the watch in a none everyday normal fashion is no real demonstration I feel. Thanks for the video though.

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Thanks for the feedback. Wear OS handles voice assistant in a different way now.

[@sajidali-fd5lu]

1:08 its not responsive....... so it sucks

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Well if that's all it takes to suck is that moment of unresponsive input you might be hard up. Can't say I've had it happen since the Wear OS update. This video was when it was still running AW1...

[@davidgrisgraber8864]

I feel like Android Wear is usually at fault for not responding to touches. It senses them, you just have to be very specific in grabbing the screen edges to swipe, etc. I've used several and noticed the same thing

[@LaptopRetrospective]

I find the screen protector helped a great deal. Not sure why.

[@varunkesari1368]

bro how to make google assistant to speak?

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Varun Kesari Press and hold the crown button to activate. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

[@varunkesari1368]

Laptop Retrospective yes bro i know that, but i was asking, can we make google assistant to speak on ticwatch? just like what we experience on Android!

[@LaptopRetrospective]

+Varun Kesari thanks for clarifying your question. I do not see any option to turn on that would mimic the feature like it does on the phone. I suspect this might be due to not all watches having speakers and mics as a standard feature for Android Wear. Perhaps they will support it in Oreo.

[@varunkesari1368]

+Laptop Retrospective wow thanks bro, and i really think you are right that the feature might come in oreo! Thanks bro, Subbed!

[@LaptopRetrospective]

Pleased to have your support! I'll make another video once the update releases, presuming the changes have any impact.