Moto Edge 60 Fusion Setup Guide: Unlock AI, Camera & Smart Connect
Setting up your new Moto Edge 60 Fusion is a standard process for Android phones. Here is a general step-by-step guide based on the initial configuration:
1. Prepare Your Phone:
Insert SIM/microSD: Locate the SIM tray (usually on the side of the phone). Use the SIM ejector tool to pop it out. Place your Nano-SIM card(s) and/or a microSD card into the tray with the gold contacts facing down, and push the tray back in until it's flush.
Charge (Recommended): Although the phone likely has some charge, it's a good practice to fully charge it before starting the setup.
2. Power On and Initial Configuration:
Power On: Press and hold the Power button (usually on the right side) until the Motorola logo appears.
Choose Language: Select your preferred language from the list.
Start Setup: Tap the Start button or similar prompt.
Data/App Transfer (Optional): You may be asked if you want to copy apps and data from an old device. Follow the on-screen instructions if you do, or select Skip or Don't copy to set up as a new phone.
Wi-Fi Connection: Connect to a Wi-Fi network to proceed with the setup and download necessary data.
Google Account: Sign in with your existing Google account (Gmail address) or create a new one. This is necessary for the Google Play Store, Gmail, and backup services.
3. Set Up Security and Preferences:
Google Services: Review the Google Services options (like location, system updates, backup) and tap Accept or adjust as desired.
Screen Lock/Security: Set up your preferred screen lock method, such as:
PIN, Pattern, or Password
Fingerprint Unlock (if supported by the phone's hardware)
Face Unlock (if supported)
You will usually have an option to Skip this and set it up later.
Date and Time: Typically, the phone sets this automatically once connected to Wi-Fi/mobile network, but you may be asked to confirm or manually adjust.
Navigation Style: Choose between using Gestures (swiping from the edges) or the traditional 3-Button Navigation (Back, Home, Recents buttons at the bottom).
Theme: Select your desired theme, usually Light or Dark.
Hello Moto / Finish: You may see a final "Hello Moto" screen or a welcome screen with some tips. Tap Finish or Go to my home screen to complete the setup.
That's great! After the initial setup, you can customize your Moto Edge 60 Fusion to get the best experience. Motorola phones come with some excellent unique gestures and features you should know about.
Here are some recommended next steps and popular settings to adjust:
1. Essential Motorola Gestures (Moto Actions)
Motorola is famous for its gestures, which are usually enabled by default or can be found in the Moto app or Settings > Gestures.
Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to instantly open the camera from any screen, even when the phone is locked.
Fast Torch: Chop down twice quickly (like chopping wood) to turn the flashlight on or off.
Three-Finger Screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingertips to capture a screenshot.
Lift to Unlock: Lift the phone to wake the screen and recognize your face.
2. Battery Optimization and Health
Enable Optimized Charging: This feature learns your charging habits (like overnight charging) and manages the charge rate to reduce battery aging.
Go to Settings > Battery > Optimized charging and enable it. It will pause charging at 80% and resume to hit 100% just before you typically wake up/unplug.
Check Battery Percentage: You might want to see the battery percentage in the status bar.
Go to Settings > Battery > Battery percentage.
3. Display & Personalization
Refresh Rate: Ensure your high refresh rate display is active for the smoothest experience.
Go to Settings > Display > Refresh rate and set it to the maximum (e.g., 120Hz or Auto).
Always-on Display (Peek Display): This feature lets you see notifications and the clock without fully waking the phone.
Look for Settings > Display or the Moto app for Peek Display settings and customize what information it shows.
Dark Mode & Night Light:
Dark Mode: Go to Settings > Display > Dark theme to enable a system-wide dark mode, which can save battery on the pOLED screen.
Night Light: Enable this (or Reading Mode) to filter out blue light in the evening for better sleep. You can usually schedule it.
4. Advanced Features
Edge Lighting: This uses the curved edges of the display to light up for incoming calls or notifications.
Check Settings or the Moto app for Edge Lighting settings to customize the color and when it activates.
App Lock: For privacy, you may want to lock specific apps.
Check for an App Lock feature, often found within the Security or Moto app, or consider a third-party app locker if not available natively.
Call Recording Announcement (If Applicable): If you use call recording with the Google Dialer, you can usually silence the "This call is now being recorded" announcement.
In the Google Phone app, go to Settings > Call recording and look for an option like "Play audio tone instead of disclaimer" and enable it.
5. Software and App Maintenance
Update Software: Always check for and install any pending system or security updates.
Go to Settings > System > System updates.
Review Pre-installed Apps (Bloatware): Motorola typically has a clean UI, but you can go through your app drawer and uninstall any apps you don't need (e.g., certain pre-loaded social media or third-party apps).
Settings > Apps > See all apps > Tap the app > Uninstall.
6. Productivity and Connectivity: Smart Connect (Ready For)
This is one of Motorola's most powerful features, allowing you to seamlessly connect your phone to other screens for a desktop experience or enhanced multitasking.
What it is: A platform (formerly known as 'Ready For') that extends your phone's capabilities to a PC, TV, or tablet.
How to Access: Look for the Smart Connect or Ready For app on your phone, or in the quick settings panel.
Key Uses to Set Up:
Mobile Desktop: Connect your phone wirelessly to any compatible TV or monitor (via Miracast or Chromecast-like support) to get a full desktop-style interface for working, browsing, or running apps with a mouse and keyboard.
PC Integration: Connect to your Windows PC (you may need to download the Smart Connect application on your PC) to transfer files, share your clipboard, mirror your phone's screen, and even use your phone's camera as a high-quality webcam.
Gaming: Play mobile games on a bigger screen with a separate controller.
7. Leveraging Moto AI
The Moto Edge 60 Fusion integrates new AI features to make your life easier.
Access Moto AI:
Dedicated Button: If your settings allow it, you can often remap the Power Button to launch Moto AI (e.g., press and hold).
To set this up: Go to Settings > Gestures > Power key > Press and hold and select Moto AI.
Key Moto AI Features to Try:
Catch Me Up: Quickly summarize your most recent notifications and messages so you can stay updated without being overwhelmed by checking every app.
On-Screen Suggestions: The AI can recognize what's on your screen (like an address or a person) and provide helpful real-time next steps (e.g., open in Maps, Save to Journal).
Moto AI Journal/Memories: Use the "Remember This" feature to save notes, screenshots, and photos with tags for easy, fast searching later.
8. Advanced Camera Tips
The 50MP main camera and 13MP Ultrawide with Macro AF offer great flexibility—here are a few settings to explore in the Camera App:
Try Pro Mode: For maximum control over your shots, switch to Pro Mode. Here you can manually adjust settings like ISO (light sensitivity), Shutter Speed, Focus, and White Balance.
Macro Photography: Since the 13MP Ultrawide camera has Autofocus (AF), you can use it to get extremely close to subjects. Switch to the Ultrawide lens and move close to your subject for detailed macro shots.
Audio Zoom (AI Audio): For video recording, this is a must-try feature:
In the Camera App > Settings, enable Audio Zoom or AI Audio.
When you zoom in on a subject while recording a video, the phone will attempt to focus the microphone on that specific area, reducing background noise and amplifying the subject's voice.
Use the 50MP Mode Wisely: While the standard photo mode uses Quad Pixel technology to create a sharp 12.5MP image, you can try the Ultra-Resolution (50MP) mode for maximum detail in bright light, though the file size will be much larger.