With the right mix of Apple Watch, iPhone, and software, you can use your smartphone to control your wearables. Apple has added Watch Mirroring under the Accessibility umbrella, which is a great trick that anyone can take advantage of.
How to enable Apple Watch Mirroring
Apple Watch Mirroring requires Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, or watchOS 9 running the Ultra operating system. Unfortunately, this feature does not work on the second generation Apple Watch SE. You will also need an iPhone running iOS 16.
To use this feature, make sure your Apple Watch is turned on, unlocked, and connected to your iPhone. Make sure Airplane mode is turned off and both devices are in range.
on your iPhone[設定]>[アクセシビリティ]>[Apple Watch ミラーリング]Initiate
Turn on the Watch Mirroring option to see the overlay.
Wait a few minutes and a connection will be established with your watch. You should now see the Apple Watch screen on your iPhone.
You can interact with your watch as if you were holding it in front of you, like clicking the Digital Crown or the side buttons.
This feature uses AirPlay to stream your watch screen to your iPhone. Everything works as if you were directly manipulating the watch (you can even feel the touch sensation when you scroll the Digital Crown).
Add a mirroring shortcut to the Control Center
You can also quickly launch Apple Watch Mirroring from Control Center. To start,[設定]>[コントロール センター]go to the.[アクセシビリティのショートカット]Tap the plus sign (+) icon next to
Now the accessibility shortcut is[含まれるコントロール]shown below.
next one,[設定]>[アクセシビリティ]>[アクセシビリティのショートカット]go to the[Apple Watch ミラーリング]to enable it.
Swipe down from the top right of the screen to[アクセシビリティ ショートカット]Shortcuts appear below the options.
You can also triple-click the side button on your iPhone to activate these shortcuts.
Why do we care regarding seeing the reflection?
Watch Mirroring is an accessibility feature designed to help users who find it difficult to control their Apple Watch directly. This feature is useful for people with physical or mobility impairments, or who find it easier or more comfortable to use the iPhone screen to operate the watch.
For example, the watch’s mirroring feature allows you to start a workout, set an alarm, or measure your heart rate from your watch without having to interact directly with your watch. Siri works with most of these devices, but they may be inaccurate. Also, speaking out loud is not always possible or ideal.
Flip is also useful if you want to interact with watch functions for extended periods of time without holding your wrist in an awkward position.
The Apple Watch trick is even neater
Mirroring is just one of the many features of the Apple Watch. Check out other hidden Apple Watch tips and tricks and learn how to extend your wearable’s battery life.
If you just got an Apple Watch, we also have some tips for beginners.
