Below you will find how to configure each component of the emulator so everything works smoothly.
· If you have not already done so, install the app from Google Play.
· From the apps menu in settings, make sure to allow notifications for the
app and that app permissions are not removed if the app is unused.
· Notifications are only displayed to indicate when the app is running
connection and/or timer services. If notifications are not allowed, you
will not see when these services are active.
· From the apps menu in settings, make sure to allow the use of mobile data
in the background for the app.
· If you do not, the connection to the watches will be lost when the app
is not running in the foreground or when the screen turns off.
· From the apps menu in settings, make sure the app battery usage is
unrestricted.
· If you do not, the connection to the watches will be lost when the app
is not running in the foreground or when the screen turns off.
· If you have a smartwatch with Wi-Fi connectivity to keep score, you will need
both the mobile and the watch to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network
(see Connection modes below).
· If you have access to a Wi-Fi network where you play, you can connect to it
and then also connect the watch to that same Wi-Fi.
· If you do not have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can always activate your
mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, thus creating a Wi-Fi network with your own mobile. Write
down its name and password so you can later connect the watch to this Wi-Fi.
· If you have a smartwatch paired with your mobile via Bluetooth, you can also
use it to keep score, although with limitations (see Connection modes below).
· If you have a speaker with Bluetooth connectivity to listen to the scoreboard
messages, activate the Bluetooth connection on your mobile to connect to it.
· If you have not already done so, install the app from Google Play.
· You must connect the watch to the same Wi-Fi network your mobile is connected to (see Connection modes below).
· Also, you can use your smartwatch paired with your mobile via Bluetooth to keep score, although with limitations (see Connection modes below).
· Simply activate the Bluetooth connectivity on your mobile and connect the speaker to it.
· This is the recommended connection because its range guarantees the
connection between the mobile and the watch throughout the entire court.
· In addition, this connection allows you to connect 2 watches to the
mobile to keep score between 2 players.
· To use Wi-Fi connection, you must select it from the mobile app
by executing the Watch connection action, and from the watch
app by executing the Connection action. These actions can only
be executed while there is no active connection between the apps.
· You must make sure that both the mobile and the watch are connected
to the same Wi-Fi network.
· You should also make sure that the watch Bluetooth connectivity is
disabled, as the watch Android system (Wear OS) disconnects Wi-Fi
connectivity (even if you have it enabled) while Bluetooth connectivity
is active, to save battery life.
· This connection is not recommended because it uses Bluetooth connectivity,
which only has a range of 10 meters, which is insufficient to cover the
entire court. This is why you will experience connection issues when
you move to the farthest areas of the court.
· Additionally, this connection only allows you to use of the watch paired
with your mobile. You can not connect a friend's watch at the same time,
as his watch will not be paired with your mobile.
· To use Paired connection, you must select it from the mobile app by
executing the Watch connection action, and from the watch app by
executing the Connection action. These actions can only be
executed while there is no active connection between the apps.
· Finally, regardless of the connection mode chosen, you can
start the connection process between the apps by executing
the Connect to watch action from the mobile app and the
Connect action from the watch app.
· When you have finished playing the match, don't forget to finish
the connection between the apps by executing the Disconnect
from watch / Disconnect from watches action from the mobile app
or the Disconnect action
from the watch apps. This will close the communication services
and save battery life on all devices.