

Updated May 2022: Updated for the latest version of watchOS 8. While it was designed to help people with limb differences, anyone can learn how to use AssitiveTouch on Apple Watch as long as you are running iOS 15, watchOS 8, and have an Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. Open your iPhone or iPads Control Center when youre ready to record. This brings you to a new screen but don’t hit the 'Join' button there yet. By default, Mic Mode is always set to 'Standard' and has to be switched by you manually apps cant change it for you. If the app supports 'Video Effects' and/or 'Mic Mode,' youll see two new buttons at the top for them. The tool uses the Apple Watch's gyroscope, accelerometer, and optical heart rate sensor to recognize movements to navigate your Apple Watch. Tap Join (the blue icon with a blue and white '+' inside) if you’re joining someone’s meeting, and then enter the Meeting ID (provided to you by the meeting’s host). Start a video call or conference in whatever app you usually use for it, then open Control Center. With AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch, you can control apps and navigate through menus without touching the screen.

The good news is Apple seems to take accessibility seriously, and new features that are designed to help those who can't interact with their Apple Watch the same way others keep getting added to the software. I firmly believe that when tech because more accessible, it benefits everyone. Control zoom on your Apple Watch, showing how double-tap with two fingers, then drag your fingers to adjust the zoom level (Image credit: iMore) Need more help navigating your Apple Watch? When youre using Zoom on iOS, you need to be in a meeting to enable virtual backgrounds.
