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Deep dive into mirroring and controlling your Apple Watch from iPhone

Apple Watch Mirroring is a powerful accessibility feature that lets you see your Apple Watch screen and control it directly from your paired iPhone. This feature makes it easier to interact with your watch by leveraging the larger display of your iPhone, which is especially helpful for users with motor or visual impairments, or for anyone who needs to demonstrate a feature to someone else.

What's new

This release introduces full remote control of your Apple Watch through your iPhone. By enabling Apple Watch Mirroring, you can see a live, interactive display of your watch face and apps on your phone. You can tap, swipe, and even use virtual versions of the Digital Crown and Side Button, making every aspect of your watch accessible from the larger screen.

How to use this feature

  1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to the Accessibility section.
  3. Scroll down and tap on Apple Watch Mirroring.
  4. Toggle the Apple Watch Mirroring switch on to begin.
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Once connected, a window showing your Apple Watch screen will appear at the bottom of your iPhone display. You can now interact with it as if you were touching the watch itself.

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Key capabilities

  • Full Remote Control: Navigate watchOS, open apps, swipe between watch faces, and interact with complications using your iPhone's touchscreen.
  • Virtual Hardware Buttons: Access virtual representations of the Digital Crown and Side Button to scroll through lists, return to the watch face, or open the Dock.
  • Improved Accessibility: Users who find the small watch display challenging can now use the larger iPhone screen to manage their watch more easily.
  • Easy Demonstrations: Show others how to use an Apple Watch feature without them needing to look at your wrist.

Tips for getting the most out of this feature

Apple Watch Mirroring uses AirPlay to stream the display, so a stable Wi-Fi connection between your iPhone and Apple Watch will provide the smoothest experience. If the connection seems slow, check your network or try moving closer to your router. This is a great tool for configuring complex watch faces or rearranging apps on your watch grid, as the larger screen provides more precision.

Summary

Apple Watch Mirroring bridges the gap between your iPhone and your watch, offering an unprecedented level of control and accessibility. It transforms your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your watch, making it more usable for everyone. Whether for assistance, configuration, or demonstration, this feature adds a significant new dimension to the Apple ecosystem experience.

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