Sunny Rockwheel Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 once I saw a EU with bluetooth,it didn't have other function but only connect with your mobile phone and play music.Is it necessary?I though it is not cool when riding EU with music~~~And waste of electricity..what's your idea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Extreme Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I think bluetooth listening to music is useless. Headphones have been invented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Rockwheel Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 I think bluetooth listening to music is useless. Headphones have been invented Shake hands~~~haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerpentineGX Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Speaker on a wheel seems useless. I agree with vee73 on headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Rockwheel Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Speaker on a wheel seems useless. I agree with vee73 on headphones. agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetpapi Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I don't think anyone is attracted to buy a EU with a speaker for music. That's dumb. Speakers for your feet? This is how all small EU makers try to add value to the wheel. Not a good strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfox Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Bluetooth is only needed in order to connect to the EU to gather operating data and update firmware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The new feature on the Gotway app that gives you vibration speed alerts coupled to the ability to turn off either the first or second beep warning or both via blue tooth is brilliant and having used it I would be reluctant to buy a wheel that didn't have similar features! You can keep your music, I like to be alert to my surroundings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eucist Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Music coming out of speakers (not necessarily embedded to the euc) has two safety advantages. 1) Alert pedestrians of your presence. 2) You can still hear the your surroundings and the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetpapi Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 @Gimlet, is that Gotway App works for all the Gotway models or only with some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 @Gimlet, is that Gotway App works for all the Gotway models or only with some? Only the latest ones with the upgraded control board I believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Rockwheel Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I don't think anyone is attracted to buy a EU with a speaker for music. That's dumb. Speakers for your feet? This is how all small EU makers try to add value to the wheel. Not a good strategy. The bluetooth for music is just a selling point not practical~~It is more practical to use bluetooth to connect GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StridAst Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have to say that Bluetooth is a must have. But not for music. Things I feel Bluetooth is important for: 1: hearing warning beeps on my headphones instead of over the speaker. 2: android app for seeing useful info on phone. Like battery % or speed, or distance traveled 3: configuring the wheel. I.e. horizontal alignment, ride "hardness" and vibration speed warning on phone. But then, I'm connecting my gotway to my watch. I have an InWatch Z its a standalone smart watch, runs full android, not android wear. So I have that info on my wrist without worrying about dropping my phone. It runs the gotway app just fine. I would strongly suggest a full android smartwatch to anyone that rides an EU with an android app that conveys info like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Extreme Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Of course, for these purposes the bluetooth is necessary. But listening to music you do not need to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Tools Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have a Samsung Gear 2 Neo. I have the Gotway app but not on my watch. How do I get it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Rockwheel Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have to say that Bluetooth is a must have. But not for music. Things I feel Bluetooth is important for: 1: hearing warning beeps on my headphones instead of over the speaker. 2: android app for seeing useful info on phone. Like battery % or speed, or distance traveled 3: configuring the wheel. I.e. horizontal alignment, ride "hardness" and vibration speed warning on phone. But then, I'm connecting my gotway to my watch. I have an InWatch Z its a standalone smart watch, runs full android, not android wear. So I have that info on my wrist without worrying about dropping my phone. It runs the gotway app just fine. I would strongly suggest a full android smartwatch to anyone that rides an EU with an android app that conveys info like that. you made a great explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StridAst Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have a Samsung Gear 2 Neo. I have the Gotway app but not on my watch. How do I get it? Thanks I don't think you can. The Gear 2 neo runs Tizen. Not Android. I don't think the gotway app would run under Tizen. I don't even know if it would run on Android Wear. The smart watch I use runs plain old android, not android wear, so it can load normal android apps. Any android standalone watch runs normal android. (Standalone smarwatches have Sim card slots and can function as a phone if you want them to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Tools Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Aww ok. Perhaps it's time for me to find a different watch, or just fit a bike odometer to my EU once it arrives. I will use my phone with start with arrives. Thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc415 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 But then, I'm connecting my gotway to my watch. I have an InWatch Z its a standalone smart watch, runs full android, not android wear. So I have that info on my wrist without worrying about dropping my phone. It runs the gotway app just fine. I would strongly suggest a full android smartwatch to anyone that rides an EU with an android app that conveys info like that.Hi StridAst,you answered the exact question I had which was a way to use the gotway app on the wrist. i'm seeing the inwatch z selling for approx $300USD on amazon/ebay; are there cheaper alternatives to Android smartwatches (not Androidgear) that you know of? Next, do you have any pictures of how the gotway app looks on your watch? does it display large speed/distance info that is easy to read while riding? thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Headphones are illegal to use when operating a vehicle or even walking in places, because you can not hear surroundings or the horn of the bus that is about to run you over.... There are people that walk into traffic all the time being in their own world... So yes Bluetooth even for only speakers is a good thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilianne Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I would prioritize all sorts of other things before bluetooth speakers, but I like them as a bonus feature. It's much safer than listening through headphones, and when I can use speakers without annoying the people around me it's fun to have the option. Assuming it met my other criteria as far as power, range, etc., I'd have no problem paying a little more for an EU with bluetooth speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Ingram Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 My wife uses an In Motion V3 which has speakers. Its a a gimic yes but we do enjoy listen to some killer tunes while we're our riding. We we wouldn't have much a conversation if we had earphones in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StridAst Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hi StridAst,you answered the exact question I had which was a way to use the gotway app on the wrist. i'm seeing the inwatch z selling for approx $300USD on amazon/ebay; are there cheaper alternatives to Android smartwatches (not Androidgear) that you know of? Next, do you have any pictures of how the gotway app looks on your watch? does it display large speed/distance info that is easy to read while riding? thanks JohnOK sorry, I haven't checked the forums much lately. To answer questions, there are several other full Android smartwatches, and I suspect all of them will run the gotway app just fine. Omate X, Neptune pine, Omate, truesmart are ones that come to mind. There are going to be others. Search for standalone Android smartwatches, and check each one to make certain its actually running Android, not simply compatible with Android. As for the app on the inwatch, I have no pics, I'll try to take a pic or two later, but its very easy to read while riding. I'll snap a pic tonight when I get home and post it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StridAst Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 OK here's a rather blurry pic with the gotway app. Sorry for the blurry photo, I had to snap the pic quickly, before the attempting to connect message replaces the 0 speed indicator. My gotway is at home, and I am not, so I don't think the Bluetooth is likely to connect from 5 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc415 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 OK here's a rather blurry pic with the gotway app. Sorry for the blurry photo, I had to snap the pic quickly, before the attempting to connect message replaces the 0 speed indicator. My gotway is at home, and I am not, so I don't think the Bluetooth is likely to connect from 5 miles away. Thanks StridAst! After doing some research, I have decided to buy a cheap small Android phone (found one on eBay for $55USD) to run the Gotway app and ordered a sports arm band ($10USD) which I plan to wear just under my elbow to view the speed/distance specs as I ride. This seemed to be more economical and still get me what I needed. Thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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