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 7 am
and 9 am, you can decide that:
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the FM radio application starts;
•
your favorite 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.
If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary
user, to use the Smart Connect™ application.
1
Tap to display available accessories
2
Add an accessory or an event
3
View menu options
4
Tap to display all 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 Homescreen, 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 you want to trigger the event under. 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 event, 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 you want to delete, then tap Delete
event.
3
Tap
Delete to confirm.
You can also open the event 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 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
are shown 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
Accessories, then tap .
3
Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it is not already on, then tap the name of the
accessory 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.