The new Double Tap on Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 is a gesture-enabled control function. This feature allows users to perform some primary controls by just tapping their index finger and thumb together.
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While similar to Assistive Touch, this takes gesture control to the next level with the help of the new S9 SiP. It makes it a lot easier to navigate and interact with functions without much effort in the watch. That being said, follow along with this guide to learn how to enable and use Double Tap on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
How to use Double Tap on Apple Watch Ultra 2
Using this Double Tap gesture on the Apple Watch is pretty straightforward, all need to do is keep this feature enabled for your watch, and you are good to go.
Once the feature is enabled, the double tap gesture will help you to perform the primary controls on whatever screen you are on the Apple Watch. For instance, if you are using the timer on the watch, you can double-tap your fingers to start/pause it. The same goes for calls; double tab to receive and end calls.
How to Enable Double Tap
This feature is enabled by default with watchOS 10.1 but for some reason, if it is not enabled on your watch, follow the below-given steps to do so.
- Head over to the Settings on the Apple Watch.
- Next, go to Gestures.
- Next, click on Double Tap and then toggle the switch to enable.
Note:- In order to use this double tap feature, you need to disable other accessibility features with similar functions, like Quick action and Assistive touch.
Also, it is worth noting that you won’t be able to use the double tap function in some cases like; when Low Power Mode, Sleep Focus is active, or your wrist is down.
Steps to Customized Double Tap function
Currently, there are two primary options for the double tap that can be customizable. This can be done in Apple Watch settings as well as on the Watch app on your iPhone.
- First, open the Settings on your Apple Watch Ultra 2.
- Next, click on Gestures and then click on Double Tap.
- Now, from the below option, choose the function you want the Double Tap gestures to perform.
- For Playback: Choose Play/Pause or Skip.
- For Smart Stack: Choose Advance or Select.
List of things you can do with Double Tap
- Music Control
- Alarm Control
- Answer/ End Calls
- Camera Shutter
- Access and control Smart Stack
- Replay to iMessage using voice
- Stop Watch Control
- Perform primary functions for notifications like replying to messages or snoozing apps.
Also, maybe we’ll get to see more control options and functions with this feature in future updates with the Apple Watch and watchOS.
That’s everything you need to know about how to use Double Tap on Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9. If you find this guide helpful, check out our Tech dedicated section for more such informative and helpful guides.