Sony Ericsson LiveView is a smart Android watch that also works as an extension of your smart phone. Though small in size, the smart watch is packed with some good features that somewhat changes the way you use your smart phone. With Sony Ericsson LiveView in your hand or on your wrist, you will never feel the need to remove your smart phone from your pocket. LiveView is extremely light weighing only 0.54 ounces and measuring 1.7 inches diagonally. Aesthetically, the Sony Ericsson LiveView looks more like a stop watch having two buttons on the top. The smart watch can be either clipped to you shirt or you can wear it on your wrist by using the NATO style nylon strap provided with it.
What is Sony Ericsson LiveView (MN800) used as?
Standalone digital watch and extension of your SmartPhone. The Sony Ericsson LiveView is compatible with Android phones (SmartWatch for Android Devices).
Sony Ericsson LiveView is equipped with a touch screen interface. The smart watch vibrates and alerts you whenever a new item comes in. You can watch the message or any contents on the screen horizontally just like your SmartPhone. The smart watch keeps you updated about number of new updates you have received for different item categories. The Sony Ericsson LiveView can function in two modes; as a simple digital watch or as an extension of your SmartPhone.
How to connect your Sony Ericsson LiveView (MN800) to Android phone?
Sony Ericsson LiveView uses Bluetooth to connect with Android phone. You need to install LiveView app from Google play to use it as an extension of your SmartPhone. Once the LiveView app is installed you can access the Settings menu and configure the information you want to see on the LiveView display.
What is Sony Ericsson LiveView (MN800) used for?
- Shows number for incoming calls. Mute the ringer on the phone for incoming calls
- Displays incoming SMS, Facebook and Twitter updates
- Displays RSS feeds
- Control music player of your Android phone. Play, stop and skip music tracks in the playlist. Increase or decrease volume
- Use it as simple timer.
- Record appointments and reminders in the calendar.
- Get Gmail updates on your Smartwatch (Requires Gmail for LiveView installed on your Smartphone)
- Remotely control your SmartPhone camera (Requires LiveView Remote Camera Plug-in installed on your Smartphone)
- Dial calls from your Sony Ericsson LiveView (Requires LiveView Remote Camera Plug-in installed on your Smartphone)
- Manage your car devices from your LiveView (Requires CarUI LiveView Plug-in installed on your Smartphone)
Widgets and Apps for Sony Ericsson LiveView (MN800):
There are several widgets and apps for Sony Ericsson LiveView. The LiveView is the official app required to establish Bluetooth connection between your LiveView and Android Smartphone. You can install several third party apps on your Smartphone to extend the functionality of Sony Ericsson LiveView. Some of the useful apps that can be used with LiveView are Gmail for LiveView, LiveView™ Camera Plug-in, FlashLight/LiveView plugin, CarUI LiveView plugin, Sony LiveView Speedometer, and many more.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Sony Mobile Communications AB
Website: sonymobile.com
Model: Sony Ericsson LiveView
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Operating System: customized Android OS
Battery and Power: rechargeable battery
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Unbelievable. I cant believe Sony Ericsson would allow such a bad product to be sokd. Problems include disconnections, very limited battery life (less than 3 hours). Turns itself off….and so on. I am just going to throw it away. Worst product I ever purchased in my 68 years of life,
Unbelievable. I cant believe Sony Ericsson would allow such a bad product to be sold. Problems include disconnections, switches itself off and doesnt switch on until you connect it to a charger. you cannot charge it with strap on and need to remove strap every time. very limited battery life (less than 3 hours). Turns itself off….and so on. I am just going to throw it away. Worst product I ever purchased in my 38 years of life,
Worst smartwatch of the world. I must give this accessory back to a reseller. I charge a battery and after a few seconds is empty.
Can I call using this watch
I can’t find the watch band holder, can I get a new one, I have the band but not the pieces that hold the MN800 to my band
Worst smartwatch of the world. I must give this accessory back to a reseller. I charge a battery and after a few seconds is empty.
My watch is unable to charge,My battery is not working
Is there any chance of getting new battery for this gadget