Did you know you can tap the back of your iPhone to run any command you want? This hidden feature is buried in the Accessibility settings and very few users know about it. Read on to learn how to enable it!
🤔 What Is Back Tap?
Back Tap is a feature introduced in iOS 14 that allows the iPhone to recognize when you tap the back of the device. You can set a double tap or triple tap to perform different actions.
The technology uses the iPhone's accelerometer to detect the taps - no special contact or pressure is needed. It even works with a case!
📱 How to Enable It
Open Settings
Go to the Settings icon on your iPhone
Tap “Accessibility”
Scroll down until you find the Accessibility option
Select “Touch”
Under “Physical and Motor”, tap Touch
Tap “Back Tap”
It's at the bottom of the list. Here you can set up the actions!
Choose Your Actions
Set separate actions for Double Tap and Triple Tap
🎯 Best Actions for Back Tap
There are dozens of options! Here are the most popular and useful ones:
🚀 Pro Back Tap Combos
The real power of Back Tap is that you can combine it with Apple's Shortcuts. This way you can create complex automations with a simple tap!
Popular Combos:
- Double tap → Screenshot - The most popular combo
- Triple tap → Flashlight - Perfect for dark places
- Double → Shazam - Identify songs instantly
- Triple → Scan QR Code - Quick access
- Double → Apple Pay - Open your wallet
Pro Tip!
Create a Shortcut that sends your location to a loved one! With a triple tap, you can send an SOS message in case of emergency.
⚠️ Compatibility & Limitations
Back Tap works on:
- iPhone 8 and newer models
- iOS 14 and later versions
- Works with most cases (except very thick ones)
⚠️ Warning: If you have a very thick case or rugged case, Back Tap may not work properly. Try tapping a bit harder or temporarily remove the case to test it.
🎬 Why Should You Use It?
Back Tap is ideal for:
- Speed - No need to unlock your phone for certain actions
- One-handed use - Perfect when you're holding something in the other hand
- Accessibility - Helps people with motor difficulties
- Impress - Show your friends a cool trick! 😎
📱 Try It Now!
Go to your iPhone settings and enable Back Tap. You'll be surprised how useful it is!
🔍 See More Tips📌 Conclusion
Back Tap is one of the most underrated features of the iPhone. With just a few minutes of setup, you can save time daily and make using your phone much more convenient.
Which action will you set? Let us know in the comments! 👇
