Sony SmartWatch - How to pass data to control extension?

Question

If I would like to pass some data (via bundle or something else) to my control extension with CONTROL_START_REQUEST_INTENT action, what I can do?

I don't see any Intent or Bundle object being passed to the constructor of ControlExtension class.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there is currently no way to know if the ControlExtension was started by the user from the watch, or if you requested a start yourself via the START_REQUEST intent. The resulting start sent from the host application does not provide such information.

You could solve it by setting a flag when you send the START_REQUEST intent, and then you will know (to a certain extent, not 100% of course) that the extension was started via a request and not by the user. It is a work around, but as I said, not waterproof.

Can you give me an example of what you would like to accomplish?

Answer 2

Couldn't you use the preferences for this?

Prior to using the START_REQUEST, put a value in the preferences that the extension is started on a request, and from the extension code just check for the existence of that value.

However, IMO you should rethink your app logic.