INTRODUCTION
GEWA Connect is a combined hardware/app solution that enables people to access and use their Android
device via switch scanning. It works in native Android environment and uses functions and method very close
to the operating system Android. These functions and methods behave differently on different phone and
tablet models.
GEWA Connect also integrates closely with other apps, such as the home screen, the keyboard and the
camera app. How these other apps are maintained and updated is out of our control and we can therefore
not guarantee a perfect user experience with either some or all hardware models.
With this document we want to give our best recommendations for an optimal experience with GEWA
Connect.
DEVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
As a simple first rule of thumb: the better performance of the phone or tablet the better experience with
GEWA Connect. GEWA Connect is somewhat performance heavy and good hardware performance is key for
a great user experience. So given the option opt for a device with better processor and more RAM.
Manufacturer: Well established manufacturers like Samsung and Google are recommended.
Screen size: GEWA Connect will work on all screen sizes, but we recommend a screen not smaller than 4.5”.
Android version: GEWA Connect requires Android 9 or later.
USB port: GEWA Connect requires a USB-C port.
SETTINGS RECOMMENDATIONS
We do not recommend the usage of unlock method Swipe for unlocking the lock screen. On many mobile
devices this doesn’t work. The unlock method that works best is PIN.
Avoid using other apps that put themselves “on top” in Android (such as screen filters). Since GEWA Connect
uses this methodology, conflicts might appear.
