IDEA FOR BUILDING AN
ANDROID WATCH APP
(WEAR OS)
PRESENTED BY AHAMED IRFAN
REQUIREMENT:
Required Android Studio to build this type of
application.
We need to install the Wear OS SDK for developing
watch apps.
There are two programming language options: Kotlin and Java.
we need to choose any one
Iam having a Good understanding of JavaScript so its easier for me to transition to Kotlin
for app logic and UI development
FEATURES OF THE APP INCLUDES
Heart Rate Monitoring
We can use the Android Sensor API to access
heart rate data.
val sensorManager = getSystemService(SENSOR_SERVICE) as SensorManager
// Inside getSystemService, we call SENSOR_SERVICE and rename it as sensorManager
val heartRateSensor = sensorManager.getDefaultSensor(Sensor.TYPE_HEART_RATE)
// Here, I chose the sensor type as heart rate; modify the sensor type as required.
Step Counter
Integrates Google Fit API to track user’s daily steps.
you’ll need to use the Google Fit History API and Sensors API to request and retrieve
step count data. dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-fitness:21.0.1'
}
Notifications
Sends goal-oriented health reminders and notifications.
Battery Monitoring
Displays watch battery status in real-time.
Basic Health Metrics
Tracks calories burned, distance traveled, simular to step counter
If a physical watch device is not available, we can use an emulator to test the app.
STEPS TO CREATE A APP AND DESIGN THE WATCH UI
In Android Studio → create a new project → select Wear OS → Explore
different Api (heart rate) → create Event listeners can track real-time
changes
Designing the Watch UI
Minimal design works best for small devices.
better to use wearable UI library for watch-specific UI, such as circular progress
bars or complications.
Need to consider : The app should perform well on various screen sizes and
shapes.
Code will primarily written in XML format i know html only so i need to learn xml
DATA SYNCING AND COMMUNICATION
Syncing Across Devices Supports data exchange with other fitness devices
rings, trackers using low energy
Android’s BluetoothDevice classes can be used to
Bluetooth connect, and communicate with nearby BLE-enabled
devices.
Communication
Once paired, the app can establish data streams to
(Primary)
continuously gather information, like heart rate
Here we are going to use web api to exchange data
Wi-Fi or Internet-Based wifi provides broader communication capabilities, especially
Communication for syncing across multiple devices, like phones and tablets.
Integrate with the Google Fit API to pull health metrics like
step count, heart rate, and active minutes from other
Google Fit Integration compatible device
Google Fit provides History API (for past data) and Sensors
API (for live data)
If a user already uses a Google Fit-compatible fitness
tracker, the watch app can pull this data into its dashboard,
so all metrics are visible in one place.
WebSockets enable efficient, real-time data transfer,
Real-Time Data Syncing
allowing for bidirectional communication between the
with WebSockets
watch and server
The app can use WebSocket protocols to create a
persistent connection, allowing for fast, real-time data
syncing without repeatedly making individual API calls.
PERMISSION AND SECURITY
equires user permissions for accessing sensitive data (heart rate, steps, etc.).
need to follow Wear OS guidelines on permission management.
CONCLUSION
It's new for me to create this type of watch app, and I need to learn the necessary skills for this
project. I will build the app and meet all the requirements, and I hope that great learning awaits.
Let's hope for success!
future suggestion: Machine learning can be used in the future to provide predictive health insights.
