If the existence of smartwatches-is predicated on convenience — they need to be significantly more accessible than our phones. That’s why Android Wear’s out-of-the-box compatibility with AutoApps is a great sign for the future of wearable tech. Spending some time with Android Wear before it launched, developer Doug Gregory managed to adapt his home automation system to work-with his brand new Gear Live smartwatch. Gregory had to gain root access in order to enable voice commands, but he’s confident developers will find alternative methods shortly after Google-officially launches Android Wear. In the video demonstration, we can see how seamlessly the Android-based AutoApps translate to Android Wear. Gregory is able to turn individual lights in his living room on and off-with



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