With millions of applications on Google Play and the Apple App store, you can use your smartphone to do various things apart from calls and texts. All it takes is getting the appropriate app on your smartphone, and you’ll be good to go.
Let’s look at the incredible ways to use your smartphone like you never imagined.
Enjoy NFL Games On The Go
If you enjoy NFL games, you can watch all games for free on your smartphone. All it takes is downloading the official NFL App or Yahoo! Sports App to enjoy all weekly games at no cost. No more need to worry about knowing NFL week 10 odds when you have your smartphone with you.
Measure Your Heart Rate
Do you have heart conditions that require monitoring your heart rate closely, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease? Some apps use the phone camera and flash to read one’s pulse.
Placing the index finger on the camera activates the app to read your heart rate. The app can also collect data after each reading to generate charts to monitor the heart rate over time.
Control Your Vehicle Remotely
Have you ever thought about warming up or cooling your car before reaching the parking lot? Well, it is possible to do it using your smartphone. Apps such as Viper SmartStart can turn your smartphone into your car’s remote control.
Fortunately, you can do this on your Android or iOS smartphone. The premium version of the app allows starting your car, opening your trunk, locating where you parked, and activating the car’s security system. Other features may include text alerts when speeding or battery is low.
Determine Height Or Distance
You can use your phone’s fancy camera and some math to determine objects’ distance or height. This is possible with an app such as EasyMeasure for iOS.
You’ll have to calibrate before measuring and setting the height of the lens, which is about four inches from your physical height. To measure height or distance, stand and hold your phone at eye level and aim the tiny arrow at the item’s base. The app will estimate the space relying on your distance and the camera angle.
Control Your Appliances Using Infrared
Imagine watching your favorite TV show, and you want to increase the volume but don’t know where the remote is. Your smartphone can save the day. If you have a smartphone with an infrared port, you can set it up to work like a remote for your TV.
All it takes is downloading an appropriate app like Peel Smart Remote. Your smartphone will become a universal remote for managing appliances, including:
- TV
- Set up box
- DVD player
- Audio system
- Air conditioner
- Heater
The next time you can’t trace your remote, your smartphone comes in handy.
Conclusion
There are many cool things you can do with your phone, regardless of whether it’s Android or iOS if you have an appropriate application.