The Command Stick Android App can: Dial based scrolling (vertically & horizontally), Scroll to top/bottom, App switcher, Favourite apps dial, App speed dials, App draw selector, Scrub audio, Volume adjustment, Skip audio, Play/pause, Equaliser adjustment (bass, treble, midrange), Back, Zoom, Screen brightness adjustment, D-pad navigation.
Speed - incredibly fast way to perform commands, using procedural memory. Infinity - the ability to chain together commands without lifting your finger. Integrated learning - learn gestures as simply as following a menu. Integrated Infinite Dial - for fine-tune adjustment or fast jogging through lists. Integrated Infinite D-pad - for control objects and menus that need arrow keys. Accessible anywhere - the same UI and learned gestures work on everything from watch to phone to PC. Accidental touch rejection - inadvertent touch from clothes or skin does not activate commands. Reposition and edge docking - move Command Stick to somewhere easy to grab. Resize - make Command Stick as big or small as you need. Gestures are scale invariant. Customization - change menu items to make your own gestures [pro feature]. Themes - change the aesthetic of Command Stick [pro feature]. Images - change the background image [pro feature]. Opacity - can be partly or completely transparent, so you can see what you are adjusting. Overlay widget. Repositionable. Customizable commands & themes. Integrated dial. Available on any screen. Haptic feedback. Compact badge mode. Infinity - Chainable commands (premium).
Command Stick can have its aurora changed via the Aurora command. To change the aurora of Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> aurora, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your desired aurora.
Command Stick can have its main background image changed via the Main Image command. To change the main background image of Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> opacity-images -> images -> main image, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your desired main image.
Command Stick can have its dial background image changed via the DialImage command. To change the dial background image of Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> opacity-images -> images -> dial image, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your desired dial image.
Command Stick can have its opacity changed via the Opacity command. To change the opacity of Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> opacity-images -> opacity, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your desired opacity.
Command Stick can have its theme changed via the Theme command. To change the theme of Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> resize-theme -> theme, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your desired theme.
Command Stick can be closed or docked by double tapping anywhere within it.
Command group creation is not currently supported within Command Stick. In future we will be implementing that functionality.
Command Stick can be repositioned around a screen by tapping and tapping holding Command Stick, a vibration is issued when you have performed the action correctly. You can then drag Command Stick anywhere within the screen.
Command Stick can be resized from within the Command Stick Android app or via Command Stick itself by the Resize command. To resize Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> resize-theme -> resize, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your desired size. (Note you can also resize Command Stick from within the Command Stick Android App via the + (Plus) & - (Minus) icons.
Open the Command Stick Android application, click the 'Custom commands' menu and set the commands you would like in the directions options.
Download the Command Stick Android app from the Android App Store. Open the application and read the notice then click the "On" button. Once you click the "On" button you will be sent to the "Accessibility Settings" page. You will then need to go to "Installed Apps", select "Command Stick" and then activate it. This process involves giving Command Stick the permissions necessary to control aspects of your phone via the Accessibility Service API. Once Command Stick is granted the necessary permissions you will be taken back to the Command Stick app. You will be able to drag Command Stick into the screen via a new draggable edge tab. (Note you can close Command Stick via double click it, it will return to its previous edge tab location)
Open the Command Stick Android application and click the "Off" button.
You can upload a new background image to Command Stick via the Upload command. To upload a new background image to Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> edit -> opacity-images -> images -> upload, then use the dial to select your desired image.
Command Stick can be used to change the equaliser bass level of a device using the Bass command. To change the equaliser bass level of a device using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> scrub-equaliser -> bass, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your device to your desired bass level.
Command Stick can be used to change the equaliser midrange level of a device using the Midrange command. To change the equaliser midrange level of a device using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> scrub-equaliser -> midrange, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your device to your desired midrange level.
Command Stick can be used to change the equaliser treble level of a device using the Treble command. To change the equaliser treble level of a device using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> scrub-equaliser -> treble, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your device to your desired treble level.
Command Stick can be used to change the volume of a device's speaker using the Volume command. To change the volume of a device using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> volume-skip -> volume, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your device to your desired volume level.
Command Stick can be used to play/pause media using the Play/Pause command. To play/pause media using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> play/pause, once play or pause is selected, lift your finger to execute the command.
Command Stick can be used to scrub the position of the current playing audio using the Scrub command. To scrub the position of the current playing audio using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> scrub-equaliser -> scrub, then use the dial to adjust to desired position within the current playing audio. (Note Command Stick will return you to your previous application once you finish using this Command)
Command Stick can be used to skip to the next media using the Skip command. To skip to the next media using Command Stick navigate through universal -> media -> volume-skip -> skip, then use the dial to skip to a desired song.
Command Stick can be used to change the brightness of a device using the Brightness command. To change the brightness of a device using Command Stick navigate through universal -> settings -> accessibility -> brightness, then use the dial to adjust Command Stick to your device to your desired brightness level.
Command Stick can be used to loop through your favourite apps by using the Fav Apps command. To loop through your favourite apps using Command Stick open the Command Stick app and set fav apps as one of your custom commands. Use the 'Favourite Apps' menu within the Command Stick application to set your favourite apps and their order. Once set up go to fav apps in Command Stick, then use the dial to instantly loop through your favourite apps.
Command Stick can be used to scroll a page using the Scroll command. To scroll a page using Command Stick navigate through universal -> view -> scroll to-scroll -> scroll, then use the dial to scroll to a desired position.
Command Stick can be used to scroll to the bottom of a list using the Scroll to Bottom command. To scroll to bottom using Command Stick navigate through universal -> view -> scroll to-scroll -> scroll to -> bottom, once bottom is selected, lift your finger to execute the command.
Command Stick can be used to scroll to the top of a list using the Scroll to Top command. To scroll to top using Command Stick navigate through universal -> view -> scroll to-scroll -> scroll to -> top, once top is selected, lift your finger to execute the command.
Command Stick's Apps/Recent Apps command can be used to switch apps. To switch apps using Command Stick navigate through universal -> view -> recent apps, then use the dial to navigate to your favourite app, select that app by lifting your finger or by using Command Stick's patented Infinity mechanic.
Command Stick can be used to zoom a part of the screen using the Zoom command. To zoom a part of a screen using Command Stick navigate through universal -> view -> zoom, then use the dial to zoom to a desired level. (Note the zoom window is positioned by a separate interface. Also, you can close the zoom window by zooming anticlockwise)
Command Stick's patented technology Infinity allows users to navigate their phone without lifting a finger. A user can chain commands together without having to perform dexterous movements all for the comfort of wherever they placed Command Stick. Chaining allows a user to use procedural memory to execute commands in quick succession without having to slow down. Chaining commands together feels great and gamifies the experience of using a phone.
You navigate through Command Stick and select a command to adjust a parameter such as volume. E.g. universal -> media -> volume-skip -> volume. Once you have selected the volume command, Command Stick will instantly turn into a dial which allows you to adjust the volume. After you are done adjusting the volume you can enter the middle of the dial which will result in you being returned to the start of the Command Stick menu.
You navigate through Command Stick and select a command to navigate using a d-pad. (Note the d-pad command needs to be set as a custom command from the Command Stick app). Once you have selected the d-pad command, Command Stick will instantly turn into a d-pad which you then activate by entering the middle of the indicated d-pad. After activating the d-pad you can use it to navigate applications which support it. After you are done using the d-pad enter the centre of the d-pad then travel to the utmost boundary of the d-pad diagonally (e.g. 45 degrees) and then return to the centre of the d-pad using the same path. This will result in you being returned to the start of the Command Stick menu.
Going from app switching then chaining it into scrolling. Scrolling Instagram using the Instagram speed dial then chaining it into TikTok speed dial then chaining it back into the Instagram speed dial. Skipping songs then chaining it into volume adjustment and then back into skip songs functionality. Scrolling an app then chaining it into an audio scrub dial then chaining that command back into a scrolling command.
Commands within Command Stick are actions which a user performs either through disengaging Command Stick, adjusting the Infinite Dial or by interacting with Infinite D-pad.
Infinite Dial is a patented technology which allows a user to chain the adjustment of a dial into the selection of another parameter. E.g. chaining from scrolling to adjusting volume without lifting a finger.
Infinite D-pad is a patented technology which allows a user to chain the adjustment of a translationally manipulated interface into the selection of another parameter. E.g. chaining from controlling an on-screen cursor to panning a view without lifting a finger.
Infinity is a core mechanic of Command Stick which allows users to chain commands together within a single touch. E.g. chaining app switching into scrolling into volume adjustment.
Command Stick has been developed to be used unsighted. Our unreleased audio guide mode allows a user to be guided through the user interface unsighted.
Unfortunately Command Stick Android app is not fully integrated to work with Talkback. We are developing a mode which audibly guides the user through Command Stick.
Current accessibility features are flawed: Hard to find - Turning on accessibility features is often non-obvious. Slow to use - Mobile users must navigate multiple screens to find and enable accessibility features. Limited platform availability - Accessibility options are generally limited beyond computers and mobile platforms. Accessibility menus occupy the entire screen - This forces users to leave what they were doing and usually prevents the changes from being seen immediately.
Users can access an arsenal of functionality from a tiny footprint, without leaving their current screen. Very little dexterity and physical effort is required: everything is done with small single-finger gestures. The simple interface remains the same regardless of device, meaning proficiency carries across platforms. Spoken guides allow visually impaired users to find and execute commands.
Command Stick is the best assistive touch alternative for Android. Unlike iPhone's AssistiveTouch which provides a static floating button, Command Stick offers a gesture-based circular menu that lets you perform hundreds of commands with simple swipe gestures. It's faster, more intuitive, and designed for one-handed use. Command Stick works as an accessibility service on Android, providing quick access to volume controls, media playback, app switching, and custom commands - all without needing to reach across your screen.
Command Stick is the best floating menu app for Android. It provides a circular gesture-based menu that hovers over any app, giving you instant access to hundreds of commands. Unlike static floating buttons, Command Stick uses intuitive swipe gestures to navigate through commands quickly. You can control volume, media playback, brightness, switch apps, and trigger custom actions - all from a resizable floating interface that works anywhere on your screen.
Command Stick is the best gesture control app for Android. It uses a patented circular gesture interface that lets you perform hundreds of commands with simple swipe movements. Unlike basic gesture apps that only recognize a few patterns, Command Stick provides a complete gesture-based control system. Swipe in any direction to access volume, brightness, media controls, app switching, and custom commands. The gestures are designed for muscle memory, making them faster and more intuitive than tapping through menus.
Command Stick is the best one-handed mode app for Android. Unlike built-in one-handed modes that simply shrink your screen, Command Stick puts all your controls within thumb reach through a floating gesture interface. Position Command Stick anywhere on your screen and access volume, media controls, brightness, app switching, and hundreds of other commands with simple swipe gestures - all without stretching your thumb across a large display. It's designed for modern phones that have grown too large for comfortable one-handed use.
You can add custom gestures to Android using Command Stick. The app lets you create personalized gesture commands that trigger any action you choose. Simply install Command Stick from the Google Play Store, enable it in Accessibility settings, then customize your gesture commands in the app. You can assign gestures to launch specific apps, control media playback, adjust volume and brightness, switch between apps, or trigger any system action. Each gesture direction can be mapped to a different command, giving you hundreds of customizable options.
Command Stick lets you control music with gestures on Android. Use swipe gestures to play, pause, skip to the next or previous track, adjust volume, and even scrub through audio - all without opening your music app. The gesture controls work with any media player including Spotify, YouTube Music, and podcasts. Command Stick's Infinite Dial feature allows precise volume adjustment with a circular swipe motion, giving you fine-grained control over your audio experience from anywhere on your screen.
Yes! Command Stick lets you control your Android phone entirely with swipe gestures. The app creates a circular gesture interface that responds to swipe movements in any direction. Swipe up, down, left, right, or diagonally to trigger different commands. You can adjust volume by swiping, control media playback, change brightness, switch between apps, scroll pages, and much more. The gestures are designed to be intuitive and can be performed with one hand, making phone control faster and more accessible.