bionictk / Ambient-Display

Using an unused, old iPad as an ambient but useful display

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Ambient Display

Personal project for using an unused, old iPad to have an ambient but useful display.

Motivation

I found myself constantly checking the weather every time I was getting ready and leaving the house. I needed to know if I needed to wear a coat or grab an umbrella. I was using my iPhone or Apple watch but that took a few steps even when I had those with me. Couldn't the information just be there all the time?

Target platform

Apple iPad mini 2, Retina display

Features

  • Current date/time
  • Current weather with icons
  • Today's schedule(and in the evening, tomorrow's)
  • Todo list

Future work

  • Show hourly temp/weather
  • Washing machine timer
  • Allow adding shopping list items via Siri
  • Port to Apple TV (hopefully someday tvOS will support 3rd party screensavers)
  • Aesthetic design (might never happen...)

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Using an unused, old iPad as an ambient but useful display


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