We're all aware of the dangers of using a smartphone behind
the wheel, but as they're ever more the center of our connected lifestyles
there are several things it can do for you. Music, navigation, hands-free
communication, for example.
What Samsung has on the Galaxy
S5 is its own built in car mode that gives you that functionality
while trying to remain as safe as possible. You still absolutely need to use it
in a windshield or vent mounted dock, but here's what Samsung car mode can do
for you.
What it does and how to activate it
What it does is very little, and that's a good thing. It
purposely limits the options available to you. So you can call, message, get
your music and use the navigation. The buttons to press are pretty gigantic –
and it also works just the same in landscape – so you don't need to concentrate
too much on hitting the right one. In good light it'll be colored, when it gets
darker you'll see the more refined user interface pictured up top.
It's also fully controllable with your voice. Say "Hi
Galaxy" followed by a voice command and car mode will carry it out without
you taking your eyes off the road for even a split second
Sounds great, so how do you activate it? The first method is
to slide down your quick settings menu and tap the relevant toggle. The second
– and much cooler – way of doing it is with Bluetooth. If you have a Bluetooth
connection in your car you can register it so that when the phone detects it
and connects, car mode is automatically engaged.
Example voice commands
Each of the four options available has a voice command. Here
are some examples of what you can say:
"Call David home"
"Text Katie message I'm going to be late"
"Navigate to Wembley Stadium"
"Play album Out Among the Stars"
Pretty basic, but get the job done without needing to touch
the phone at all. If you do touch the buttons to initiate, you're still
prompted to say what you want to do.
Settings
Each of the four features have their own settings to
customize. While pretty basic, they're worth checking out because they could
make the experience even slicker.
Phone - Edit suggested contacts
Messages - Edit suggested contacts to keep your most
messaged people close at hand and set a stock response message.
Navigation - Set a location as home and work so you're able
to just say "navigate home," or "navigate to work." Add
other custom places too so that you can get them quickly and easily.
Car mode on the Galaxy S5 is a really simple tool but one
that manages to keep you connected without needing to touch the phone at all.
Distractions behind the wheel are still dangerous, but Samsung has done a good
job at trying to minimize it.
source: http://www.androidcentral.com/inside-car-mode-samsung-galaxy-s5
by Richard Devine
http://www.buyetail.com
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