Anyone using the Smart Key feature?

[Jared DiPane]

I only have the Press and hold for Google set up, and still never remember to use it.

I use the swipe for notification shade regularly, but can't get in the habit of using the Smart Key features.

Anyone else have it set up and use it regularly? If so, which apps are you using it for?

 

[Etyrnus]

I have the flashlight on press, and Google app on double press.

 

[dpham00]

When you say smart key features,are you referring to gestures using the home button?

 

[Jared DiPane]

In the software you can set up actions for "Smart Key". It is essentially different tasks that the fingerprint sensor can do. Like if you press and hold, or double press, etc.

 

[ranphi]

I use it and think it's a very handy little feature. On mine:

One press activates the camera.
Press and hold takes a screenshot.
Two presses activates the flashlight.

 

[BotanicalStig]

I've got single click for flashlight, double for camera, and hold for chrome. Already getting used to it, such a great feature IMO.

 

[burtonvdp]

Single click for camera (as the double click volume only works with display is off) and double click for flash light. I think I'll do press and hold for google search but not 100% sure if I like that idea yet or not. I use a TON of reminders through google now but I dont know if it will trigger too much by accident.

 

[libra89]

This thread is making me want to set it up now. This is so cool.

For now, single press for flashlight, double for camera and hold for voice search. Might change that around.

 

[robk84]

So far I am just using a double click for flashlight which has been very useful. Still trying to decide for the other functions.

 

[burtonvdp]

BTW the most under rated thing is the swipe down for notifications.

 

[ranphi]

BTW the most under rated thing is the swipe down for notifications.

That is definitely a cool feature, IMO, but I never use that particular function with the Smart Key because I've been using a "swipe down anywhere on the screen" gesture command with Nova to do the same thing. In fact, that key feature is what keeps me from being able to use any launcher that doesn't support that feature. I simply HAVE to have that feature. haha

 

[dpham00]

In the software you can set up actions for "Smart Key". It is essentially different tasks that the fingerprint sensor can do. Like if you press and hold, or double press, etc.

OK,just wanted to make sure..I knew about the functionality but didn't know the exact name

 

[dpham00]

That is definitely a cool feature, IMO, but I never use that particular function with the Smart Key because I've been using a "swipe down anywhere on the screen" gesture command with Nova to do the same thing. In fact, that key feature is what keeps me from being able to use any launcher that doesn't support that feature. I simply HAVE to have that feature. haha

Nova has some awesome gestures! I like the double tap for screen off

 

[libra89]

BTW the most under rated thing is the swipe down for notifications.

I think that is very cool too. I just use the button to do that on the navigation bar, it works just fine for me.

 

[robk84]

BTW the most under rated thing is the swipe down for notifications.

How do you set that up? I don't see it in the settings.

 

[BotanicalStig]

How do you set that up? I don't see it in the settings.

In settings it's under "Notification Panel & Status Bar", select "Drag Actions" to configure.

 

[robk84]

In settings it's under "Notification Panel & Status Bar", select "Drag Actions" to configure.

All I have is options for smart selection and determine from drag position, I don't see anything regarding the smart key?

 

[libra89]

All I have is options for smart selection and determine from drag position, I don't see anything regarding the smart key?

Go to fingerprint ID, you'll see this:

 

[burtonvdp]

I like nova but I keep going back to the google now launcher.