watch + iMac?

[iBighouse]

Are there any apps out there for the Mac that allow for any interplay between the watch and a Mac? Seems a shame that they're part of the same ecosystem, yet they don't seem to be too connected.

 

[Newtons Apple]

None that I am aware of. You iMac might see the AW Bluetooth but would not know what to do with it with out drivers. The watch is made to mirror the iPhone.

 

[Aniseedvan]

Only thing I use is MacID, to unlock my Mac, which works pretty well.

 

[Knightcastle]

What exactly do you want to be connected? There is no benefit to the two being connected. The watch won't gain anything from being connected to a Mac that it doesn't already get from being connected to a phone.

 

[fischersd]

In the case of my mac mini, it's connected to my Pioneer AV receiver and is also my HTPC (rather than using an ATV) - it's enjoyable browsing on my 65" plasma. 🙂

I use the remote app on the watch to control my iTunes on the mini. (and, before anyone asks - the artwork is just a vague, distant coloured square in the background of the remote app - I wouldn't expect nor need it otherwise) 🙂

Oh...and I want Apple to do up the Activities app for the mac, so I can see nice graphs of my history on a decently sized screen (as opposed to iPhone).

 

[iBighouse]

Well, for instance, I think it might be really cool if I could use my watch face as a trackpad...

 

[Honey Badger]

Well, for instance, I think it might be really cool if I could use my watch face as a trackpad...

Well, you can to some degree using the Remote app on the watch and pairing it with your computer.

 

[Honey Badger]

Actually, here is a free watch app that appears to make the watch a trackpad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/remote-mouse-free-wireless/id385894596?mt=8