{"id":1197005,"date":"2023-10-27T09:30:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T13:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1197005"},"modified":"2023-10-27T09:30:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T13:30:21","slug":"apple-watch-is-now-live-with-double-tap-heres-how-to-customize-the-gesture-on-watchos-10-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1197005","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch is now live with Double Tap \u2014 here's how to customize the gesture on watchOS 10.1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Double Tap is arguably the killer feature in the new Apple Watch Series 9<\/a> and Apple Watch Ultra 2<\/a>. The gesture is Apple\u2019s answer to the problem of using a smartwatch when your opposite hand is holding a bag of groceries, dog leash, flashlight or anything else. In addition, it can be a splendid accessibility feature for people with disabilities that could limit arm or hand mobility. Although the company only offers limited customization of the feature at launch, you can tweak a couple of settings to fine-tune Double Tap to your liking.<\/p>\n

Update to watchOS 10.1<\/h2>\n

Before you can use Double Tap, you\u2019ll need to ensure your Apple Watch is up-to-date. It requires at least watchOS 10.1, which Apple rolled out to customers on October 25<\/a>. First, you need to update your paired iPhone to at least iOS 17.1, which became available the same day. You can do that on your phone in Settings > General > Software Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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After upgrading your phone\u2019s firmware, open the Apple Watch app<\/strong> on your paired phone, and then go to General > Software Update<\/strong>. Tap \u201cInstall\u201d<\/strong> and wait for the update to complete. Your watch must be charged to at least 50 percent while on its charger to initiate the installation.<\/p>\n

How to customize Double Tap on your Apple Watch<\/h2>\n
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Although Apple may offer more customization in future software updates, Double Tap currently only lets you change how it handles audio playback and the Smart Stack. The latter, new in watchOS 10, is the pile of widgets you view from your watch face by swiping up from the bottom of the screen or scrolling up with the Digital Crown.<\/p>\n

First, open the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone<\/strong> to customize these categories. Select Gestures > Double Tap<\/strong>, and then choose from the available options:<\/p>\n