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With the advent of technology, Apple Watch has introduced a unique way for friends and family to communicate, known as Digital Touch. This feature enables the Apple Watch users to connect with their loved ones in a friendly, fun, and interactive way, even from a distance. If you are a proud owner of an Apple Watch and want to learn how to use Digital Touch, this guide is for you.
How to access Digital Touch on Apple Watch
Accessing Digital Touch is quite simple. All you need to do is press the power button on the side of your Apple Watch and go to the “Friends” section from the menu. Here you can quickly connect with people you communicate with regularly. You can manage this list from the Apple Watch app installed on your iPhone.
How to send a Digital Touch on Apple Watch
Sending a Digital Touch on your Apple Watch is also straightforward. Select the contact you want to connect with, and you will see three icons. The phone icon on the left is for calling, the message icon on the right is for sending quick replies, and the center icon represents Digital Touch. Tap on the center icon, and you will see a blank screen that offers three ways to use Digital Touch:
1. Sketch:
With the sketch option, you can draw a small image using your finger, which will then animate and disappear after a few seconds of inactivity. If your friend accepts your Digital Touch, they will see the same image on their Apple Watch screen. You can use this feature to communicate fun and personal messages to your friends.
2. Tap:
The tap feature on Digital Touch allows you to send touch patterns to your friends’ Apple Watch. This feature is perfect if you want to communicate non-verbally, and the taps can have special digital meanings. For instance, a single tap may indicate a greeting, while two taps may mean a request for help.
3. Heartbeat:
The heartbeat feature is the most intimate and romantic of all three. You place two fingers on the Apple Watch screen, and your heartbeat is recorded through the watch’s heart rate sensor. This heartbeat reading is then sent to your friend, who will feel your heartbeat on their wrist and see it pulsating on their screen. This feature is an excellent way to express love and affection for someone special.
Note that if you receive a Digital Touch message from a friend but cannot raise your wrist to see it, press the arrow icon on the right of the listing to see all the messages received. Also, note that Digital Touch can only be sent and received among Apple Watch users.
If you want to learn more about using various features of the Apple Watch, such as Maps, Siri, Activity app, and taking screenshots, check out our complete guide to the Apple Watch.
FAQs
Can I Use Digital Touch Without an Apple Watch?
No, the Digital Touch feature can only be used on Apple Watch.
Can I Use Digital Touch with Non-Apple Watch Users?
No, Digital Touch can only be sent and received among Apple Watch users.