Blade Developer FAQs

• Before updating the Blade Software using OTA, ensure the Blade is connected to a Wi-Fi network and the battery is charged to at least 50%.
• Navigate to Settings > Software Update > Tap on Check for Updates. If there is an update, a dialog will indicate as such.
• On the dialog tap download.
• When the download is complete, tap install. The Blade will verify/install the update and restart with the new software version.

• The settings for the Blade OTA update notifications mechanism can be found in Settings, under Software Update > Update Alerts. For the OTA process to work, the Blade must be connected to a Wi-Fi network and charged to at least 50% battery.
• This feature has three modes, each will be described below:
• Disabled - This option will fully disable the notifications mechanism, preventing the Blade from proactively contacting our OTA server to check for updates.
• Notify Once - This option will display a pop-up notification when a new download is available, or when a download completes. It will notify the user only once.
• Notify and Alert Periodically - This option will display a pop-up notification once per every 24 hours when there is a download available or a download completes.

Visit the Vuzix App Store for a listing of browsers available to the Blade.

Please note, it is highly recommended to use the trackpad input feature from the companion app when navigating a browser on the Blade.

• Navigate to Settings > Connectivity > Wi-Fi
• Select "Turn On" if disabled
• Select "Add Network"
• Select the Network you wish to connect to (if hidden, select "Add Hidden Network")
• Enter the network details and select the green check mark

To manage saved networks, navigate to the "Saved Networks" menu.

When using the Camera1 API:

For the best experience, avoid calling the method setRecordingHint(true). Passing the value true to this method will shorten the exposure time in the shutter, resulting in a higher frame rate, but less brightness.

When using the Camera2 API:

Use CameraDevice.TEMPLATE_PREVIEW over CameraDevice.TEMPLATE_RECORD for increased brightness in low-light environments.

• One-Finger Tap = Select the item in focus (or) Wakeup Blade when it is sleeping
• One-Finger Swipe Up = Swipe up (or) navigate vertical lists by going up (or) Goes to previous row on keyboard
• One-Finger Swipe Down = Swipe down (or) navigate vertical lists by going down (or) Goes to next row on keyboard
• One-Finger Swipe Forward = Swipe forward (or) Goes to next char on keyboard (or) Moves the video scrubber forward
• One-Finger Swipe Backward = Swipe back (or) Goes to previous char on keyboard (or) Moves the video scrubber back
• One-Finger Hold for One Second = Bring up menu (when available). E.g.: On keyboard, it displays various options for that char
• Two-Finger Swipe Backward = Delete / Backspace. Ex: On Keyboard deletes previous char. Acts like one backspace click
• Two-Finger Swipe Forward = Delete action, Ex: On Photos or videos or notifications (or) On keyboard add a space
• Two-Finger Swipe Up = Volume up (or) During recovery navigates the list
• Two-Finger Swipe Down = Volume down (or) During recovery navigates the list
• Two-Finger Hold for One Second = Home
• Two-Finger Tap = Back
• Three Finger Tap = Screen OFF
• Three Finger Hold = Assistant Activation

• There are three USB Connectivity Modes. They are:
• MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) = Utilizes Media Transfer Protocol to transfer pictures and videos. This is the default setting.
• PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) = Utilizes the Picture Transfer Protocol to transfer pictures and videos.
• Charge Only = All USB communications are ignored. USB only will charge the device.

• < 90% - Slow blink
• >= 90% - Off

While booting:

• Solid on

While running:

• < 15% and not charging - Fast blink
• >= 15% and not charging - Off
• < 90% and charging - Slow blink
• >= 90% and charging - Off

• No, Smart Glass Manager only supports the M100.
• You can use Vuzix View to remote control of the Blade via USB on you PC or Mac computer.
• The Blade also supports input from Bluetooth peripheral devices, including mice and keyboards.

The Blade pulls GPS location data from a linked companion device.

As such, you will need to define a location listener:

private final LocationListener mLocationListener = new LocationListener() {

    @Override

    public void onLocationChanged(final Location location) {

        //your code here

    }

};

Then utilize the LocationManager API to register for updates:

    mLocationManager = (LocationManager) getSystemService(LOCATION_SERVICE);

    mLocationManager.requestLocationUpdates(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER, LOCATION_REFRESH_TIME,

            LOCATION_REFRESH_DISTANCE, mLocationListener);

And finally, add the permissions to access the data by adding one of the following to your manifest:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"/>

or

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>

• Confirm the selected USB Mode is PTP when connecting to Mac or Linux devices and MTP or PTP on Windows devices
• Connect the device to a different USB port
• Use a different micro-USB cable to connect
• Lastly try restarting the Blade and restarting the machine

• Attempt to re-connect by:

  • Un-plugging and re-plugging the device.
  • Reboot the Blade.

• Make sure ADB Debugging is turned on. Upon receiving the prompt to allow debugging via the connected device, click OK.
• If a prompt to authorize did not pop-up unplug and replug the USB.
• If that did not trigger the prompt, try multiple ports and multiple cables.
• If the prompt still is not present, try restarting the Blade and restarting the machine.

• If the USB device is not identified correctly, the driver does not load properly or there is a USB error you might see a USB device not recognized warning.
• Check your USB cable.
• Usually re-plugging the USB will fix it, but if not, then a reboot of the Windows machine may be needed.
• If this does not solve your problem, try re-installing your USB driver for Windows or check the USB rules for Linux/Mac

• Make sure you don't have an app that accesses the camera open in the background.
• Try restarting your Blade. If you still notice the LED is turned on, please call Support for assistance.

• Ensure the companion device is linked and connected by verifying the companion application (available on iOS and Android)
• Ensure notifications are enabled on the companion device