There’s a new app called WowMouse on the Google Play Store that can turn your existing Wear OS smartwatch into a mouse that can control other devices. Developed by Doublepoint, WowMouse can turn a Wear OS device into a gesture-enabled mouse that can connect to other devices (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and iPadOS) via Bluetooth.
Turn your smartwatch into a gesture mouse
The app uses gesture detection algorithms that can mimic the click of a mouse button when you pinch your thumb and index finger together in a pinching motion. You can use your wrist and move it around to move the mouse pointer to the desired position. This is possible using the arm movement data available on modern wearables.
According to the app’s documentation, you can install the WowMouse app on any device running Wear OS 2 or later. However, Doublepoint recommends using the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 or TicWatch E3/Pro 3 to get full functionality.
The company says the tap detection algorithm isn't reliable when you install the app on a Pixel Watch. You also can't use the app on an Apple Watch because watchOS doesn't support Bluetooth HID mode.
