To experienced InPulse users: Compatible Devices?

JLo · **Joined:** Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:56 pm **Posts:** 9

Just curious who out there has successfully connected their watch to a device, whether it be a smartphone or other bluetooth enabled device.

If you could please detail the Device Name/Model, Operating System, Operating System Version that would be great.

Perhaps this thread can be used to keep a living list of proven compatible devices?

Thanks!

Eric · **Joined:** Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:07 pm **Posts:** 172

Nexus 1, Android 2.2, 2.3
Nexus S, Android 2.3
HTC Magic, 2.2 ROM
Windows 7 netbook 32bit with this adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E96JBK/

jasonburk · **Joined:** Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:05 pm **Posts:** 3

I am using the following successfully:

Phone:
Nexus S. Rooted. Running Cyanogenmod 7 RC2 (2.3.3)

Phone application:
Openwatch 1.5.0 beta

Watch Version:
3.8.4

Alerts work great. Battery life is not great. Currently working with the the inpulse guys. They know about the battery life issues and are actively working on it!

Johan · **Joined:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:54 pm **Posts:** 82

Droid2 - Android 2.2 (using Openwatch - battery life about 6-7 hours)
Windows 7 Desktop with Belkin Bluetooth Adaptor

serves · **Joined:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am **Posts:** 10

@jasonburk the Nexus S. is a samsung phone correct?

jasonburk · **Joined:** Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:05 pm **Posts:** 3

Correct, samsung.

serves · **Joined:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am **Posts:** 10

So the watch can be paired with samsung devices. I am having trouble pairing the watch with my Samsung Captivate and I was told that the watch would not pair with Samsung devices.....So I guess that theory is not correct.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:30 am

I had the Samsung Intercept running Ubuntdroid 5, which is droid 2.2. It won't connec thru Openwatch at all. But I am only to try and revert back to 2.1 tonight and see if that works or not. I've read alot of people have ad Bluetooth issue with everything since going to 2.2.

I also have a LG Optimus S, had 2.2.1 on it last night and now has 2.2.2 today. Won't connect thru OpenWatch at all for either version.

I'm wondering if they changed some bluetooth protocol in 2.2 from 2.1 or 1.6.

serves · **Joined:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am **Posts:** 10

oh so it may be a android 2.2 issue that makes since because it wont connect to my HTC inspire running 2.2 also. Hopefully OpenWatch will come out with a update that fixes connection bugs with 2.2

Killer Turtle · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:53 am

Tried with the intercept with 2.1 and no go. Phone says paired but not connected, and Openwatch won't connect to phone. Same as with 2.2.

Going to try the cynogenmod for the optimus tonight, since that's 2.3 and see if that works.

JLo · **Joined:** Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:56 pm **Posts:** 9

@KillerTurtle: Thank you for posting your results. I think it's a great idea if people post proven non-compatible scenarios as well.

jasonburk · **Joined:** Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:05 pm **Posts:** 3

Are you using the latest version of openwatch (1.5.0 beta) and the latest version of the notifications app?

run the compile and load script with the -n flag "python compileandload.py -d 00:50:C2:xx:xx:xx -n"

Killer Turtle · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:28 am

@jasonburk
Yeah I have the latest of everything. My notifcation app was loaded by my BB last night so it's as current as it can get.

@JLo
Yeah I think a full list of what works and doesn't is the best for everyone. I've got a few people at work with difference Android phones, and I'll see if they can try as well. Just to help build the list.

Johan · **Joined:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:54 pm **Posts:** 82

serves wrote:

oh so it may be a android 2.2 issue that makes since because it wont connect to my HTC inspire running 2.2 also. Hopefully OpenWatch will come out with a update that fixes connection bugs with 2.2

My droid2 runs android 2.2 and I don't have any issues with OpenWatch.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:55 am

OK so been doing alot of research on why some phones are working, and why my bluetooth adapter isn't working. COme to find out the Android OS doesn't support L2CAP. The reason some phones do, is because those manufauctures decided to include L2CAP support. Also, if you have a phone that has a Cyanogenmod out there, then it shoul include the L2CAP as well. I'm working on putting it on my LG Optimus S right now.

Eric · **Joined:** Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:07 pm **Posts:** 172

Thanks for the info, Killer Turtle. Let us know how it goes!

Killer Turtle · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:17 pm

Ok got the phone rooted, and custom recovery installed, now I just need to install gingerbread and see if it works.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:03 pm

SUCCESSSSSSS!!!!!!! the LG Optimus works with cyanogenmod 7 installed. It also worked really quickly at that, no fuss at all.

So it is definately the lack of L2CAP support for certain phones.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:08 am

Ok update time. The walk reconnects really quickly if I walk out of range of my phone.

I get notifications for alarms, and apps like Car Home. But I don't any any notifications for calls, txtmessages or email. But i will try some of the market sms apps to see if they will work instead of the basic one.

serves · **Joined:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am **Posts:** 10

This is good news but to bad cyanogenmod does not work with the Captivate yet.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:15 am

OK new update. I rebooted my phone and everything is working. Battery on watch lasted exactly 6 hours before shutting off, just to let everyone know.

So heres the list so far:
WORKING:

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Phone---------------------OS Version
Nexus 1-------------------Android 2.2, 2.3
Nexus S-------------------Android 2.3
Nexus S--------------------Rooted. Running Cyanogenmod 7 RC2 (2.3.3)
Droid2---------------------Android 2.2
HTC Magic-----------------Android 2.2 ROM
LG Optimus S---------------Rooted. Running Cyanogenmod 7 RC2 (2.3.3)
My Touch Slide (T-Mobile)--Android 2.1
BB 8703e------------------BB 4.5

Windows 7 netbook 32bit with this adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E96JBK/
Windows 7 Desktop with Belkin Bluetooth Adaptor

NOT WORKING:

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Phone---------------------OS Version
SAMSUNG INTERCEPT---------Android 2.1 & 2.2
LG Optimus S-----------------Android 2.2

Windows 7 Netbook with CSR Bluetooth

serves · **Joined:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am **Posts:** 10

OK Good news and to confirm Killer Turtle discovered. I was able to get my phone to connect with Openwatch after I installed the CyanogenMod on my Captivate. Cyanogen contains L2CAP support which is needed to connect. Once I installed the phone connected easily with no fuss. I receive text and call notifications not sure about anything else at this point.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:51 am

@serves
Great to hear it worked.
What version of cyanogenmod is this? Also what version of Android was the Captivate running prior to the mod? I've updated the compatibility list, just wanted to provide accurate information.

serves · **Joined:** Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am **Posts:** 10

Version CyanogenMod-7-03182011-NIGHTLY-Captivate. I was running Froyo before I installed Cyanogen

Killer Turtle · Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:30 am

Thanks updated the list.

Brandon · **Joined:** Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:56 am **Posts:** 5

I have the notifications app working from a Motorola Atrix. Add that to the list.

MonkeyEnFuego · **Joined:** Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:35 am **Posts:** 54

@Brandon. Do you mean OpenWatch?

Brandon · **Joined:** Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:56 am **Posts:** 5

@MonkeyEnFuego Yes, open watch is working. I must be confused as I thought that was the same thing, my fault. For clarification I have OpenWatch installed on an atrix and connecting to the inPulse via bluetooth.

Killer Turtle · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:13 am

@Brandon
What version of Android is your Atrix running?

Brandon · **Joined:** Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:56 am **Posts:** 5

@KillerTurtle 2.2.1

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