As seasoned Android Wear users, we've found smartwatches like the Moto 360 (2nd Gen) transform daily life with wrist-based notifications and controls. Skeptical at first? Hands-on experience proves their undeniable value.
Contents:
1. Enable/disable Tilt to Wake
2. Power button functions
3. Check watch statistics
4. Take a screenshot
5. Wrist Gestures
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Though still evolving, Android Wear's interface hides some gems. Drawing from our extensive use of the Moto 360 (2nd Gen)—one of the top Android Wear watches—we've curated these five practical tips. Many apply broadly, but they're tailored for this model.
Moto 360 comes with Tilt to Wake enabled out of the box—a handy gesture that lights the screen when you glance at your wrist. If it's not for you, finding the toggle isn't obvious.
New users often hunt in the watch's settings, but it's tucked in the Android Wear app on your phone. Tap the connected watch (it looks like a static display but acts as a button).
Then, select additional settings to toggle Tilt to Wake.
Notably, while Tilt to Wake is app-only, the Screen Always On option (for a dim persistent display) appears on both watch and app.
The side button does more than power on/off. Motorola built in smart shortcuts:
Bonus: Swipe down from the home screen for quick access to notifications (All, Priority, None) and these toggles—swipe right for extras.
The Android Wear app reveals key insights like battery and storage usage—vital for optimizing performance.
Battery stats mirror your phone's: graphs, life estimates, and app breakdowns.
Storage details show app usage, perfect for gauging offline music capacity to Bluetooth devices.
Yes, screenshots work on Moto 360, but the method is app-based. In device settings, tap Actions for a function list, then hit the three-dot menu for the screenshot button.
Screenshots aren't saved locally; share directly (we recommend Google Drive). They export in square format.
The Wrist Gestures setting enables hands-free scrolling: flick your wrist to navigate lists effortlessly.
It's innovative but might draw stares in public—use discreetly!
The Moto 360 (2nd Gen) improves on the original, but software could unify settings and expand gestures. What are your favorites?
