SimpleWear is a powerful companion app designed to enhance the connection between your Wear OS watch and your Android phone. With SimpleWear, you can effortlessly manage a wide range of your phone’s settings and functions directly from your wrist—no need to reach for your phone every time.
From checking battery status and toggling Bluetooth to controlling music playback and managing Do Not Disturb settings, SimpleWear makes everyday tasks quicker, more accessible, and more convenient. Just install the app on both your phone and your Wear OS device, and you're ready to go!
Real-Time Status Monitoring
Stay up-to-date with the status of key phone functions:
· Battery percentage & charging status
· Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, and Location status (view only)
· Bluetooth toggling on/off
· Connection status between phone and watch
All information is presented clearly on your Wear OS screen, allowing you to make informed decisions quickly.
Quick Actions & Controls
Take control of essential phone features from your watch:
· Turn flashlight on/off (requires camera permission)
· Lock your phone remotely (requires Device Admin or Accessibility access)
· Set ringer mode (Vibrate, Silent, or Sound)
· Adjust volume levels
· Switch Do Not Disturb mode (Off, Priority, Alarms Only, or Total Silence)
These quick controls offer flexibility in managing your phone based on your current setting or environment.
Advanced Media Controls
Control music playback on your phone directly from your watch using the Media Controller:
· Play/pause tracks
· Skip or go back
· Works seamlessly with most media apps
(Note: Playlist or media queue must be active on your phone.)
Wear OS Enhancements
SimpleWear adds several enhancements to improve your Wear OS experience:
· Wear OS Tile support for faster access to key functions
· Phone battery level complication on watch faces
· SleepTimer (requires SimpleSleepTimer app) to stop music playback after a set time
Permissions & Setup
To unlock the full capabilities of SimpleWear, you'll need to grant a few permissions:
· Camera: Required to toggle the flashlight
· Device Admin or Accessibility Service: Needed to lock the phone remotely
· Do Not Disturb Access: To control DND settings
· Notification Access: To enable media control
· Pairing via app: Required for Android 10+ users
Before uninstalling SimpleWear, deactivate it as a device admin from your phone’s settings.
FAQs
1. Do I need to install SimpleWear on both my phone and watch?
Yes. The app must be installed on both your Wear OS device and your Android phone for full functionality.
2. Can I toggle Wi-Fi or Location settings from my watch?
No. Due to Android OS limitations, Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, and Location can be viewed but not toggled from the watch.
3. Why can’t I lock my phone from my watch?
You need to enable Device Admin access or Accessibility Services for the lock function to work properly.
4. How does the music control work?
The app uses Android’s Media Controller API, allowing you to control playback. Ensure a media app is running with an active queue.
5. Does using SimpleWear drain my battery?
No. The app is optimized for performance and does not significantly affect battery life, even when paired with your watch.
Version History
v1.16.1—26 May, 2025
* Bug fixes
v1.16.0—22 Apr, 2025
* NOTE: Update required for both phone and wearable device
* Listen for volume and brightness changes
* Improve brightness controls
* Gestures: add nav buttons
* Bug fixes
v1.15.3—9 Sep, 2024
* Add alternative lock screen service
* Add support for gestures and timed actions
* Bug fixes
