Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™
Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the
FM radio application when you connect a headset.
You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can
use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your
device at certain times of the day. For example, when you connect your headset
between 7am and 9am, you can decide that:
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The FM radio application starts.
•
Your favourite social networking app opens, for example, Facebook.
•
The ring volume is set to vibrate.
With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™
SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of
the specific accessory for more information.
1
Tap to display all added devices
2
Add a device or an event
3
View menu options
4
Tap to display all added events
5
Tap to activate an event
6
Tap to view details of an event
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To create a Smart Connect event
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap
OK to close the
introduction screen.
3
On the
Events tab, tap .
4
If you are creating an event for the first time, tap
OK again to close the
introduction screen.
5
Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be
the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
6
Tap to continue.
7
Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other
settings as desired.
8
Tap to continue.
9
Set an event name, then tap
Finish.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To edit a Smart Connect event
1
Start the Smart Connect application.
2
On the
Events tab, tap an event.
3
If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.
4
Tap
Edit, then adjust the settings as desired.
To delete an event
1
Start the Smart Connect application.
2
On the
Events tab, touch and hold the event that you want to delete, then tap
Delete event.
3
Tap
Delete to confirm.
You can also open the event that you want to delete, then tap >
Delete event > Delete.
To set Smart Connect to read out incoming text messages
1
Start the Smart Connect application.
2
Tap , then tap
Settings.
3
Mark the checkbox beside
Text to speech, then confirm activation, if
necessary.
If this feature is turned on, all incoming messages are read aloud. To protect your privacy, you
may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work, for
example.
Managing accessories
Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories that
you can connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series
watch or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary
applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously
connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about
the features of each accessory.
To pair and connect an accessory
1
Start the Smart Connect application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the
first time, tap
OK to close the introduction screen.
2
Tap
Devices, then tap .
3
Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it is not already on, then tap the name of the
device that you want to pair and connect with.
4
If required, enter a passcode, or confirm the same passcode on both your
device and the accessory.
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To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
1
Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2
Start the Smart Connect application.
3
Tap
Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4
Adjust the desired settings.