Most people rely on their mobile devices more than they realize, but many don’t know the true capabilities of their Android smartphones. For instance, did you know you can use it to wake you up in the healthiest way, measure your heart rate, catch fish, diagnose a leaky window, and find treasure? Here are some of the surprising things you can do with your smartphone.
Wake Up Right
If you want to start your day just right, it’s very important that you wake up during the correct part of your sleep pattern; that is the lightest part of your sleep. When you wake up then you will feel most refreshed. You also shouldn’t have an alarm clock that makes a startling or jarring noise as it’s too much of a shock to your system. That’s why you need the Alarm Clock for Me app so you can wake to the sounds of your favorite music or relaxing sounds.
Find Treasure
Believe it or not, you can use your Android as a metal detector. The app measures magnetic fields with an embedded magnetic sensor. Just open the app and move your phone around and you will see the magnetic field level fluctuating. When it detects metal it will beep. As well as searching for treasure, you can also use it to find studs and electrical wires in walls.
Catch Fish
Yes, your smartphone can actually help you become a better fisherman, with the addition of Deeper. Add this miniaturized sonar to your fishing line and send it into the murky waters and let it do its magic. It will emit high-resolution sonar pulses to reveal where the fish are lurking. It will also send back information to your Android about water temperature so you’ll know when the fish are ready to take the bait.
Measure Your Heart Health
Kardia mobile heart monitor is even smaller than a credit card. All you need to do is link it to your phone and press the tips of your fingers on its pads. Within 30 seconds you will be able to see your EKG on the screen of your phone, which will also tell you if your heart rhythm is healthy. It’s a great way to keep an eye on your heart health if you have any concerns.
Diagnose a Leaky Window
Whether you live in northern snowy climes or the tropics, a leaky window means your home is never the right temperature and your energy bills are through the roof. Now you can turn your Android into a thermal imaging camera with the Flir One add-on. Simply plug the small device into your phone’s charging port and point your phone to any area in your home. Watch as your phone translates the thermal energy into color images. It also allows you to capture and share thermal images and videos.
Transform your smartphone into all these cool gadgets today!