Compatible with Wear OS 1.X and 2.0!
Note: Wear OS 2.0 users must install the Phone and Wear apps for Music Boss to function properly.
Welcome to Total Media Control for Wear OS!
Why Music Boss?
Music Boss allows you to effortlessly switch between and start playing media from your favorite apps without needing to take your phone out of your pocket. The intuitive swipe gestures enable you to perform precise commands without having to look at your watch. The app also offers customizations directly within the wear app and integrates with Tasker to elevate your experience. Discover all this and more with Music Boss for Wear.
Key Features:
- Always On/Ambient Mode: Save battery life while keeping the wear app open.
- Media Information Display: Captures and shows media details from all media apps.
- Song Rating: Rate songs (thumbs up/down) for Google Play Music directly from your watch.*
- Swipe Gestures: Swipe the screen for media commands and volume control.
- Enhanced Notifications: Control your apps in ambient/screen off mode with the improved Music Boss media notification.
- Dynamic Media Screens: Each song offers a unique experience with a media screen that adapts to the current Album Art.
- Media Progress: View progress for apps that report it.
- Chromecast Control: Manage your media and adjust volume while casting.
- Voice Commands: Switch between media apps and start playing with voice commands.
More Features:
- Access a list of your media apps directly on the watch to select and launch them on your phone or watch (if a wear app exists, like Player FM).
- Start music directly from your Wear watch by selecting an app and tapping the screen to begin playback.
- The screen automatically switches to a black/white theme in Ambient Mode to conserve battery life.
- Customizable clock options to display (or not) the clock as per your preference (accessible via Wear App settings).
- Visual feedback for media control and current volume, with an option to vibrate on actions.
- Adjust media screen settings directly in the Wear app, including dimming, timeout, night mode, and more.
Need Help Setting Up the App?
For assistance, visit: Setup Guide
Contact Us
If you are experiencing any issues with the app, please reach out before leaving negative feedback. I am always ready to assist users and respond quickly:
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @rebootramblings
- Google+: +RebootsRamblings
Device Compatibility
Compatible with all Wear OS devices running Wear OS 1.X and 2.0, including:
- LG G Watch
- Moto 360 (1st and 2nd generation)
- LG G Watch R
- Samsung Gear Live
- ASUS Zen Watch (1, 2, and 3)
- Sony SmartWatch 3
- G Watch Urbane
- Huawei Watch
- LG Watch Sport
- LG Watch Style
- All other Wear OS Watches
Permissions Explained:
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
| Device & App History | Collect logs to troubleshoot user bugs. |
| Photos/Media/Files | Used to store album art on the wearable. |
Credits:
LG G Watch R Picture: andwear.de
Some watch images were generated using wear-generator.com CC License.
*Rating (thumbs up/down) for Google Play Music is available for Android 4.4 KitKat and above.
Disclaimers:
All song/video images and titles, app names, and app images are the property of their respective owners. They are displayed here solely to represent what users would see when using the app. Reboot's Ramblings does not represent and is not affiliated with any of these owners.
Android Wear device screenshots were designed using the Google-provided Device Art Generator, utilizing an original image taken with my personal camera and a song artist and title I invented for demonstration purposes.
