How to Add Switches to Switch Control on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Tap General., Tap Accessibility., Scroll down and tap Switch Control., Tap Switches. , Tap Add New Switch…. , Tap Camera. , Select head movement direction., Select an action., Tap Switch Control to return to the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
You’ll find this app on one of your home screens, represented by a gray icon that looks like a gear.
Look inside the Utilities folder if you don’t see it.
Use this method if you want to use your front-facing camera to navigate your iPhone with head movements. -
Step 2: Tap General.
It’s in the third group of settings. , It’s in the third section. , It’s in the third section, under “Interaction.” ,,,, You’ll be able to choose an action to occur when you move your head to the right or left.
Choose Left Head Motion or Right Head Motion, depending on your preferences., This is where you’ll choose what happens when you move your head to the direction you previously selected.
The Scanner section contains navigation actions.
For example, you could choose “Move to previous item” for Left Head Movement, or “Move to next item” for Right Head movement.
The System section allows you connect an “action,” such as a tap. , It’s at the top left corner of the screen. , Switch Control will continuously scan and select items on your screen so you can click or tap with head movements.If you’re using head movements to control navigation (scanning), slide it to the off position.
If your head movements perform functions like tapping or clicking, slide it to the on position. , It’s under the "Switch Stabilization" header in the second section. , This prevents your iPhone from mistaking natural head movements for intended Switch Controls., It’s back at the top of the screen.
Once enabled, you’ll be able to use your new switch. -
Step 3: Tap Accessibility.
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Step 4: Scroll down and tap Switch Control.
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Step 5: Tap Switches.
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Step 6: Tap Add New Switch….
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Step 7: Tap Camera.
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Step 8: Select head movement direction.
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Step 9: Select an action.
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Step 10: Tap Switch Control to return to the previous menu.
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Step 11: Slide the “Auto Scanning” switch to your desired position.
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Step 12: Scroll down and tap Head Movement Sensitivity.
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Step 13: Tap Low.
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Step 14: Scroll up and slide the “Switch Control” switch to the on position.
Detailed Guide
You’ll find this app on one of your home screens, represented by a gray icon that looks like a gear.
Look inside the Utilities folder if you don’t see it.
Use this method if you want to use your front-facing camera to navigate your iPhone with head movements.
It’s in the third group of settings. , It’s in the third section. , It’s in the third section, under “Interaction.” ,,,, You’ll be able to choose an action to occur when you move your head to the right or left.
Choose Left Head Motion or Right Head Motion, depending on your preferences., This is where you’ll choose what happens when you move your head to the direction you previously selected.
The Scanner section contains navigation actions.
For example, you could choose “Move to previous item” for Left Head Movement, or “Move to next item” for Right Head movement.
The System section allows you connect an “action,” such as a tap. , It’s at the top left corner of the screen. , Switch Control will continuously scan and select items on your screen so you can click or tap with head movements.If you’re using head movements to control navigation (scanning), slide it to the off position.
If your head movements perform functions like tapping or clicking, slide it to the on position. , It’s under the "Switch Stabilization" header in the second section. , This prevents your iPhone from mistaking natural head movements for intended Switch Controls., It’s back at the top of the screen.
Once enabled, you’ll be able to use your new switch.
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