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How to set up and use Zoom on Apple Watch
To better aid those who need greater visual
accessibility<https://www.imore.com/accessibility>, Zoom lets you set a default
magnification level for the Apple Watch<https://www.imore.com/apple-watch> but
also adjust it dynamically. For those with visual impairments or partial
blindness, it can make what are otherwise small, hard to see screen elements
bigger and easier to see.
How to enable Zoom on the Apple Watch
1. Launch the Settings app from your Apple Watch Home screen.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on Accessibility.
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4. Tap on Zoom.
5. Toggle Zoom to ON.
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To disable Zoom, repeat the same steps and toggle Zoom to OFF.
How to enable Zoom using the Apple Watch app for iPhone
1. Launch the Apple Watch app from your iPhone Home screen.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on Accessibility.
[Launch the Watch app, tap General, tap Accessibility]
4. Tap on Zoom.
5. Toggle Zoom to ON.
6. Adjust the Maximum Zoom Level by dragging left to lower it (1.2 is the
minimum) and right to increase it (15 is the maximum).
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To disable Zoom, repeat the same steps and toggle Zoom to OFF.
How to control Zoom on your Apple Watch
Controlling zooming on your Apple Watch is all about double taps.
1. Double-tap with two fingers to zoom into the display on your Apple Watch.
2. Double-tap, hold, and drag with two fingers to adjust the degree of zoom
on the Apple Watch.
[Double-tap with two fingers to zoom, double-tap, hold, and drag with two
fingers to change zoom]
Questions?
Let us know in the comments below.
Updated May 2019: Everything is current through watchOS 5.2.1.
https://www.imore.com/how-set-and-use-zoom-apple-watch
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