Windows Vista Gadget FAQ
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This is a sleek, lightweight gadget that will sit quietly in your Windows Sidebar, notifying you of all incoming calls, text messages (which you can respond to), allowing you to send any file or locate your mobile device (via GPS/AGPS).
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• For those that are looking for a seamless way to connect your computer to your mobile device, the MobiWee Gadget does just that, without having to bother with wires, Bluetooth, or WIFI (though WIFI is also available). The Gadget links to your mobile device (currently running on Windows Mobile and Android devices), and allows you the freedom to receive and respond to text messages, notifies you of all incoming calls, allows you to send any file or locate your mobile device (via GPS/AGPS).
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• You must register for a MobiWee account on http://www.mobiwee.com and install the MobiWee client on your mobile device (which then runs in the background) in order for any request from the gadget to succeed.
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• To receive call or email notifications on the MobiWee Vista Gadget, you need to run the MobiWee client on your mobile device, then click on:
- (Windows Mobile): Menu>Settings>Gadget settings> check the box Call notifications or email notifications or both.
- (Android): Menu>Settings>Phone St -
The SMS manager simply takes any text message that would come to your phone and displays it on your computer, where you can copy, paste, and respond to as many texts as you like. For those that receive a lot of texts but would like to answer on a full keyboard, this is a great solution.
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Have a file you’d quickly like to send without the hassle of syncing your device and bothering with all the wires, file folders and various configurations? Simply click on the file folder and send your file, MP3, or video by simply browsing for the file.
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Not sure where you left your phone? You no longer have to worry if it’s in the car or at home; with the gadget, you simply click on the compass to get a map with the GPS coordinates of your device- in real time.
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Not sure about the status of your phone but can’t get to it? With the Gadget, you don’t have to excuse yourself from your meeting or stop your work flow, just click to see what your phone is doing.
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• Yes. MobiWee needs to download a lightweight client on your phone so that it can report to you in real-time.
• For setting up your iPhone Client, click HERE
• For setting up your Android Client, click HERE
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• Yes. The Vista Gadget needs to access the MobiWee servers to get up to date information about your account.
• Furthermore, your phone also needs to have the MobiWee client installed and connected to the internet. And THIS IS IMPORTANT: check to see if you have a data plan so that you don’t get charged extra at the end of the month (it can really add up). If you don’t have a plan, not to worry, just use any Wi-Fi connection and you’ll still have the benefit of MobiWee without those surcharges. -
So far, the gadget works with Windows Mobile and Android devices with many more in the pipeline. For those looking for an OS agnostic backup/recovery/security solution, this is the answer.
Can't find what you’re looking for? Send us an e-mail at support@MobiWee.com. Keep in mind that the more information you provide — the easier it will be to resolve your problem.