FAQ and troubleshooting
Most problems come from how Bluetooth keyboards work on the host. Start here.
Can the watch control two devices at the same time?
Section titled “Can the watch control two devices at the same time?”No. Android allows one connected keyboard-and-mouse host at a time. You can pair many devices and switch between them quickly.
What happens when I switch to another device?
Section titled “What happens when I switch to another device?”SWAMI first disconnects the current device, waits until the disconnection is complete, then connects the new one. This takes a second or two.
The device does not see the watch.
Section titled “The device does not see the watch.”Tap Pair new device on the watch again; it stays visible for 2 minutes. Remove old entries for the watch from the device and try again.
It is paired but does not connect.
Section titled “It is paired but does not connect.”Google TV must start the connection itself, see the Google TV guide. On other devices, remove the watch from the Bluetooth list and pair again.
Another app says Bluetooth input is in use.
Section titled “Another app says Bluetooth input is in use.”Only one app on the watch can act as a Bluetooth keyboard. Close the other app or turn its keyboard feature off.
Typed characters are wrong.
Section titled “Typed characters are wrong.”The host decides which character a key produces. Set the keyboard language for that host on the watch to match the device.
The pointer moves on its own or drifts.
Section titled “The pointer moves on its own or drifts.”Double pinch to pause the air mouse, or recenter with a double fist. Lower the sensitivity or increase smoothing in the settings.
Does SWAMI work with the screen off?
Section titled “Does SWAMI work with the screen off?”Yes. A foreground service with an ongoing notification keeps the connection alive while the screen is off.
Does it drain the battery?
Section titled “Does it drain the battery?”The motion sensors run only while the air mouse or gestures are active. Bluetooth itself uses little power.