Let's face it, we don't want to buy a smartwatch because it's so useful, but because it looks so good. And these kinds of apps make us want to buy it even more. It's a enforcement that allows us to believe Michael Knight, the protagonist of The fantastic car, as it adopts the same style as the clock that appeared in the well-known television series.
And in case you don't remember, the watch had a big role to play, as it was the watch with which Michael could communicate with PUTTY, Fantastic Car. According to the description of the application, called KnightRider Watchface for Wear, this is only available with special supercars, it is capable of opening the doors of the same, serves as an audio and video transmitter, and is capable of communicating with smart cars. However, and logically, the application is only capable of show time, although with a lot of style. The only change this app has with respect to the original clock is that it includes the icon of the battery in the upper left corner, something necessary because in this 21st century watches have to be charged every day. In addition, it operates in 12 hour format: The PM indicator appears to the right of the minutes; if it does not appear, it is AM.
What is KnightRider Watchface for Wear?
It is a Watchface to Android Wear / Wear OS which Michael Knight's communicator replicates with faithfulness aesthetics. It works on watches round and square, and includes ambient mode for low consumption, animations y interactive mode. It's compatible with O to invoke voice commands as the hero would.
Features, Compatibility and Modes
Beyond the iconic look, it adds practical details y announcements What should be known:
- Only for Android Wear/Wear OS.
- Sphere for round and square; ambient mode, animations y interactive mode.
- Tested in L; compatible with Samsung Gear Live (performance may vary).
- Format 12h with indicator PM on the right.
- Icon battery in the top left-hand corner.
- Voice commands "OK Google" and communicator art used with permission from their owners.
Humor and special film screenings
The description also winks at the fans with "extras"that would only work with a movie supercar:
- To open locks
- Audio/Video Transmitter
- Digital camera
- Electrical Generator
- Communication with AI supercar
- Audio/Video Playback
- Locator beacon
A and smart watches are soon going to become the target of many geeky developers who will want to launch various applications to give watches the style of science fiction films of recent years. This application that turns our watch into a watch similar to the one Michael Knight wore in Knight Rider, is just an example of what is to come. At the moment, the application has only been tested on the L, so it may not work perfectly on other smartwatches. If you're interested in this article, you might also be interested in this one where we talked about one of the best watch-face collections to change the interface design of your smartwatch with Android Wear.
Google Play – KnightRider Watchface for Wear.
If you are attracted to the nostalgia well executed and a careful implementation in Wear OSThis watch face balances homage and usability, with visual details, voice support, and broad compatibility to bring the spirit of KITT to your wrist.