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Sleep mode flashlight (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by SDCgeeek@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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Context: I really like using the red flashlight during nighttime. However, it’s hard to launch while in sleep mode because the screen is locked, so I have to hold down the digital crown to unlock the screen, then launch the little menu to bring up the flashlight and all.

Question: Is there anyway to set up my Apple Watch so that when it is in sleep mode (locked screen) that when I double tap the side button, it automatically launches the red flash light?

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[–] Kyssaya@alien.top 0 points 9 months ago

I am not super sure, but from what I know, you cannot customize what the side button does on the watch, but on the watch ultra, you can customize what the action button does. I do not own an ultra so I couldn't try to set it up directly but the simplest would be to just set the action button to turn on the flashlight at anytime.

https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/apple-watch-customize-action-button/

To turn it on in sleep mode, maybe it is possible in the focus settings. Otherwise maybe an automation in shortcuts. I doubt it it really possible though sorry.