Stop Counting Devices: Measure Whether an Android Multi-Phone Desk Saves Time

Short summary

A practical guide arguing that multi-phone Android testing desks should be measured by workflow outcomes, not device count. It recommends baselining a single representative task, labeling devices with model/version/role/connection type, and tracking metrics like reconnection count, wrong-device actions, and evidence completeness. The article distinguishes mirroring, individual control, group input, and automation layers, cautioning against blind group actions and unbounded macros.

• •Measure workflow speed and reviewability, not device count
• •Label each device with model, Android version, role, and connection type for traceability
• •Track metrics like reconnections, wrong-device actions, and evidence completeness instead of tap counts

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