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.
- The FM radio application starts.
- Your favourite 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. |
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| 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 |
To create a Smart Connect™ event
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From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap 
.
- If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
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On the Events tab, tap
.
- If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen.
- Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
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Tap
to continue.
- Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other settings as desired.
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Tap to continue.
- 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
- Start the Smart Connect™ application.
- On the Events tab, tap an event.
- If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.
- Tap Edit event, then adjust the settings as desired.
To delete an event
- Start the Smart Connect™ application.
- On the Events tab, touch and hold the event that you want to delete, then tap Delete event.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
| You can
also open the event that you want to delete, then tap |
To set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages
- Start the Smart Connect™ application.
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Tap
, then tap Settings.
- 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 that 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 show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.
To pair and connect an accessory
- Start the Smart Connect™ application. If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
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Tap Accessories, then tap .
- 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.
- If required, enter a passcode, or confirm the same passcode on both your device and the accessory.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
- Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
- Start the Smart Connect™ application.
- Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory.
- Adjust the desired settings.
