Last updated on February 25, 2025.
Alien Watch for Wear OS – How to use guide:
Prototype mode is the deafult mode. You can return to Prototype mode
while in Ultimatrix mode by using the
Ultimatrix mode activation sequence.
In Prototype mode you have access to the 10 original aliens by default.
The default transformation and cooldown durations are 30 seconds, but
can be customized using the Alien Watch Companion app for Android or
using the Preferences Editor on your
Wear OS device.
Prototype mode contains two other sub-modes:
Activation sequence: L, R, L, R, L, R, L, R, L, R.
In Master Control mode you gain access to a total of 55 aliens.
The transformations are infinite, meaning that you can stay transformed
how long you want! Cooldowns don't require you wait before being able to
transform again, meaning that you can exit cooldown whenever you like.
There's also a quick transformation feature which you can
use by long pressing the screen when your Omnitrix is locked.
Activation sequence: L, L, R, R, L, L, R, R, L, L.
There are multiple phases in the Self Destruction sequence. After all of
the phases are completed your Omnitrix will be explode! To cancel the
Self Destruction you can use the same sequence you used to activate it.
Activation sequence: L, R, L, R, R, L, R, L, R, R
After using the activation code you will first go through the activation
animation. After the animation finishes you can click the center of the
screen to perform the transformation. Just make sure that you attempt to
perform the transformation when there's no electricity on the screen!
To exit Fusion mode long press the screen in stead of clicking.
All aliens seen in
Dr. Animo and the Mutant Ray
are available: Heat jaws (Heatblast + Rip jaws), Diamond matter
(Diamondhead + Grey matter) and Stink arms (Stinkfly + Four arms).
Not all smartphones support VR.
Google Play Services for AR
must be supported on your smartphone!
Virtual Reality transformation are available only when in Master Control
mode. You also need to have the Alien Watch Companion app for Android on
your smartphone. Remember that your smartphone and smartwatch need to be
paired!
Aliens which support Virtual Reality trasnformations will be shown
inside a 3D/VR environment on your smartphone after transforming into
them on your smartwatch!
Aliens which support Virtual Reality transformations: Heatblast, XLR8,
Diamondhead, Grey Matter, Four Arms, Upgrade, Ghostfreak, Cannonbolt,
Wildvine, Echo Echo, Alien X.
Learn more
Activation sequence: L, L, L, R, L, R, L, R, L, R.
You can activate Ultimatrix by using it's activation sequence when in
Prototype mode. You can also return to
Ultimatrix mode from Omniverse mode by using
the Omniverse mode activation sequence.
In Ultimatrix mode you have access to a total of 34 aliens. You can
perform ultimate transformations with 9 of those aliens, while 22 scream
their name when performing a normal transformation.
Aliens which currently scream their name when transforming: Swampfire,
Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Big Chill, Jetray, Ghostfreak, Chromastone,
Brainstorm, Way Big, Alien X, Cannonbolt, Diamondhead, Terraspin,
Armodrillo, NRG, Ampfibian, Ghostfreak, Chamalien, Eatle, Fasttrack,
Clockwork, Juryrigg.
You can disable the sound effects of aliens screaming their voices using
the
Preferences Editor.
Ultimatrix mode contains three other sub-modes:
Activation sequence: L, R, L, R, L, R, L, R, L, R.
Master Control enables quick transformations and ultimate
transformations. To perform quick transformations you need to long press
the screen when the Ultimatrix is locked. Read more about ultimate
transformations below.
Unlike Prototype mode where the Master Control state is persisent in
Ultimatrix mode you need to activate Master Control every time you open
the app.
Ultimatrix Master Control contains a little easter egg. When you attempt to activate Master Control there's a 20% chance that the activation will fail. If that happens Azmuth will appear on the screen warning you about messing with the Omnitrix.
Activation sequence: L, L, R, R, L, L, R, R, L, L.
There are multiple phases in the Self Destruction sequence. The complete
sequence lasts about 30 seconds not including the activation animation.
After all of the phases are completed your Omnitrix will be explode!
In the Ultimatrix Self Destruction sequence there's also a countdown.
The Ultimatrix speaks to let you know how much time's left before the
detonation.
To cancel the Self Destruction you can use the same sequence you used to
activate it. But, make sure you cancel on time because you can't abort
if there's less than five seconds on the countdown.
Ultimate transformations are available only when Master Control is
enabled.
After performing the regular transformation instead of clicking the
screen, to go into cooldown, you need to long press the screen. The
ultimate transformation sound effect and animation will play, after
which the evolved alien will appear.
Aliens which support ultimate transformations: Swampfire, Humangosaur,
Spidermonkey, Big Chill, Echo Echo, Ghostfreak, Way Big, Cannonbolt,
Wildmutt.
You can disable the Ultimate Transformation voices (eg. "Ultimate Swampfire!") using the Preferences Editor.
Activation sequence: R, R, R, L, R, L, R, L, R, L.
You can activate Omniverse by using it's activation sequence when in
Ultimatrix mode.
To show the selector and start switching aliens you need to long press
the screen. Once the selector is visible you must not take your finger
of the screen.
To switch aliens to the right (clockwise) you need to drag your finger
to the right side of the screen. To switch aliens to the left
(counter-clockwise) you need to drag your finger to the left side of the
screen.
Once you select the alien you want to transform into, bring your finger
to the center of the screen and lift it of the screen. You will hear a
beeping sound. To perform the actual transformation you need to tap the
center of the screen one more time.
Omniverse contains one other sub-mode:
Activation sequence: R, L, L, L, R, R, L, L, L, R.
The Randomizer function can be activated when your Omnitrix is locked.
After activating the Randomizer Function you will get a random alien
about every 15 seconds. You can disable the Randomizer function by using
the same sequence you used to activate it.
Activation sequence: L, L, L, R, R, R, L, L, L, L.
Omniverse transformations only last 10 seconds. However, you can stay
transformed how long you want by activating Life Form Lock using the
above mentioned activation sequence.
To activate Life Form Lock, first select an alien using the selector
wheel. Once you have selected the alien and you start hearing the
continous beeping sound you need to long press the screen. The screen
content should shrink and now you can use the above mentioned activation
sequence to activate Life Form Lock. You can return to the previous
state (eg. cancel Life Form Lock activation) by long pressing the screen
again.
When Life Form Lock is activated you won't transform back automatically
until you remove the Life Form Lock cover. You can do that by dragging
the cover (swiping on your screen) towards the top of the screen.
Voice commands are currently available only in Prototype mode.
To activate voice commands you need to long press the right side of the screen. After doing that you will be prompted to say the phrase which identifies the voice command you want execute.
The following voice commands are currently available:
| Command | Activation phrase* |
|---|---|
| Master Control activation | activate master control |
| Master Control deactivation | deactivate master control |
| Self Destruction activation |
start self destruction start self-destruction self destruct |
| Recalibration |
start recalibration recalibrate |
| Check DNA Scan progress | check dna scan progress |
| Start DNA Scan !!! |
start dna scan dna scan |
| Quick transformation !!! |
quick transform transform |
* – After you say the activation phrase the exact same text as shown in the right column in the table above must appear on the screen. Otherwise the voice command won't be recognized.
!!! – Requires Master Control.
If you are having trouble getting Wear OS to recognize what you said you can use the feature that lets you edit the recognized text.
You can change the color theme of the Ultimatrix and Omniverse modes. You can choose between 12 different colors! To change colors you need to have the Alien Watch Companion app for Android and go into the settings screen. Available colors: dark blue, light blue, green (classic), lime, orange, yellow, pink, purple, cyan, grey, brown and red (albedo).
You can change the color theme of Ultimatrix and Omniverse using the Preferences Editor directly on your watch without the need to use the Companion app for Android.
Activation sequence: R, R, L, R, R, L, L, R, L, L.
Albedo mode is a special color customization option which can't be
selected in the Companion app. Albedo mode needs to be activated using
the activation sequence above when in Ultimatrix or Omniverse mode.
Albedo mode has higher priority than the color theme selected using the
Companion app and it will override it. However, you can return to the
color theme selected in the Companion or the deafult color theme by
disabling Albedo mode eg. using the same sequence you used to activate
Albedo mode.
Screensaver or Ambient mode is the mode that's activated after you
perform the palm gesture eg. cover your watch screen with your palm. The
screen will become darker and a clock will appear on the screen.
Depending on the mode which is currently active (Prototype, Ultimatrix
or Omniverse) a different background will be used.
Currently there's no way to keep Alien Watch as a watch face, but this
is a pretty good alternative.
Activation sequence: L, R, R, L, R, R, L, R, R, L.
You can activate the preferences editor in all modes. It allows you to
quickly change your preferences (settings) directly on Wear OS, without
the need to open the Alien Watch Companion app for Android. All of the
above can be changed using the Preferences Editor.
You can change the selector speed (the speed at which alien selection animations happen) for Ultimatrix mode and Omniverse mode.
Back Button ActivationA Prototype mode exclusive feature is the ability to require the back button (physical back button on your Wear OS device) to be pressed in order for the app to be activated.