How to set up and use Zoom on Apple Watch

To better aid those who need greater visual accessibility, Zoom lets you set a default magnification level for the 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
• How to enable Zoom using the Apple Watch app for iPhone
• How to control Zoom on your Apple Watch

How to enable Zoom on the Apple Watch

1. Launch the Settings app from your Apple Watch Home screen.
2. Tap on Accessibility.

3. Tap on Zoom.

   Source: iMore

4. Tap the switch next to Zoom to the green 'on' position.

5. Tap the + or - buttons to increase or decrease the maximum zoom level.

   Source: iMore

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 Accessibility.

3. Tap on Zoom.

   Source: iMore

4. Tap the switch next to Zoom to the green 'on' position.

5. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the maximum zoom level.

   Source: iMore

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.

   Source: iMore

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Updated May 2020: Everything is current through watchOS 6.2.5.