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Hidden in the Notifications tab under the app menu, it is possible to set
different sounds for, e.g., "battery low" warning, "power on". You can even
select a sound for a warning "horn". The Horn feature needs to be enabled in
Preferences and can be activated by touchpad gestures. This can be handy at
times to warn others.
Navigation Options
In the settings of the app, you can select to have distances in metric or imperial
units.
Another option allows you to choose different ways how directions are given.
In addition to the "turn right/left
…
", directions can be given cardinal, e.g., "go
north-west
…
", or like hours on an analog clock, e.g., "11 clock" would indicate
to go slightly left. I personally like this "clock-wise" navigation.
Explore
The Explore function lists places like shops, cafes, etc. near you. It is., however,
not as comprehensive as, e.g., Google Maps and missed many shops and food
places in my immediate vicinity.
GPS and Location
Location precision is an issue not only with the WeWalk cane. However, if the
app locates you on the opposite side of the street, starting directions are
mostly not correct. Besides that, there is a repeated "location accuracy"
warning and restoring of location accuracy.
The WeWalk allows the user to actively share his/her current location in
various ways. The drawback is, that the recipient m must have the WeWalk
app to open the and see the location.
