Moto 360 Release Notes (June 2015)

INTRODUCTION

We are rolling out a new Android Wear software update for Moto 360 by Motorola. With this update we have added support for new features and fixed some issues to improve your experience. For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit motorola.com/mymoto360.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This Moto 360 software update is for all users. After installing the software update you will notice changes that include:

Wi-Fi Support Keep your Moto 360 connected over Wi-Fi when you are out of Bluetooth range from your phone. As long as your Moto 360 is connected to a Wi-Fi network, and your phone has a data connection (cellular or Wi-Fi, wherever it is), you’ll be able to get notifications, send messages, and use all your favorite apps. Moto 360 will automatically connect to networks to which your phone has been previously connected. It can connect to open networks but will not work for captive portals that require a web-based log in. Moto 360 manages Wi-Fi connection to balance power and performance: in certain conditions, Moto 360 will automatically enter power-saving mode for Wi-Fi. In this mode, Wi-Fi is completely turned off most of the time. Every few minutes, Wi-Fi will turn on and connect to the Internet long enough to receive your latest data. Then Wi-Fi will automatically turn off again. For most, Wi-Fi will work automatically, but you can adjust Wi-Fi settings from the watch Settings menu. Hands-free Scrolling Moto 360 now responds to specific navigation gestures so you can scroll between cards of useful info with a simple flick of the wrist. Twist your wrist quickly away from you, then slowly back towards you to scroll to the next notification. Twist your wrist slowly away from you, then quickly back towards you to scroll to the previous notification. You can turn on/off wrist gestures from the Settings menu. Always-on Mode for Apps Keep long-running apps like navigation, to-do lists and fitness apps in the foreground in ambient mode to optimize the battery life. The screen is only shown in full color when you are actively looking at it. Ambient mode activates after a specific period of time, when you’re not directly interacting with the app or when you place your palm over the screen. Quick Access to Apps and Contacts Accessing your favorite apps and contacts is more intuitive and easier to navigate. Tap the watch face once to access a list of all your apps. Recently used apps float to the top. From there swipe left to access your contacts to quickly call, text or send an email. Swipe left again to see a list of voice actions. Emojis You can now send emojis to your contacts by drawing them on your Moto 360 screen. Draw a smiley, a burger, a clock or hundred of shapes with your finger and Moto 360 will recognize it and send a corresponding emoji. Heads-up Notifications Read notifications as they arrive, even if you are inside another app. Tap on the notification to take action or swipe right to dismiss it and return to the app you were using. Moto Body

New Features Moto Body includes new features to help you lead a healthier life: Email digest: You can now opt-in to receive weekly email summaries of your progress, including performance charts of your steps, calories and heart activity. You can subscribe to the email summary in your Moto Body Profile in the Motorola Connect application on your phone.



Calories as goals: Now you can set calorie-specific goals in addition to steps goals. Moto Body monitors your activity and suggests new goals based on your progress.



Weekly screens: Track the progress you have made through the days of the week in your Moto 360. Open the Moto Body Steps, Calories or Heart Activity app and swipe left to access the weekly view. Lock Screen You can now enable lock screen in the Settings menu. Once enabled, Moto 360 screen will automatically lock when the Bluetooth connection is lost or when you remove it from your wrist. Font Size You can now adjust the font size in the Settings menu. Bug Fixes A variety of system optimizations to improve performance and stability.





INSTRUCTIONS

This software update will be rolled out in phases to Moto 360 users over the next few days. When you receive the update, you will receive a notification on your watch.

To successfully install the update, your watch must be connected to a phone which is connected to the Internet. Your watch’s battery level must also be greater than 80%.

If you have received a notification message for this update: