iPad mobility accessibility features: Eye Tracking, Voice Control, and more

You can use accessibility features for mobility on iPad to control it with your eyes, voice, assistive devices, or an external keyboard.

By Kristina Terech - Staff Writer
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With built-in accessibility features for mobility, you can navigate and interact with iPad using just your eyes, spoken commands, assistive devices, an external keyboard, and more. You can also set options so it’s easier to use gestures and press iPad buttons.

These features let you navigate your iPad hands-free, let iPad type for you, connect other inputs, and control other devices. You can even customize gestures and adjust the sensitivity of your input.

To explore accessibility features for mobility, go to Settings > Accessibility, then scroll down to the Physical and Motor section.

Action Related features and settings
Navigate your iPad hands-free Eye Tracking
Head Tracking
Voice Control
Siri
Shortcuts
Call audio routing
Use simple sounds to perform gestures
Let iPad type for you Dictation
Predictive text
Scribble
Connect other inputs Switch Control
Keyboards
Bluetooth accessories
Head tracking
Eye-tracking device
iPad Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard
Control other devices Platform Switching
Apple TV 4K Remote
Customize gestures AssistiveTouch
AirPods
Pointer scrolling speed
Home or top button
Face ID and attention
Adjust the sensitivity of your input Slow Keys and Sticky Keys
Siri Pause Time
Touch accommodations

Quick tip: You can control your go-to accessibility features and settings from Control Center or with the click of a button. Read our article, Quickly open features with Accessibility Shortcut.

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Kristina is a staff writer at GeeksChalk, and is interested in all things Apple. This includes its best products such as the iPad, iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. When she's not tinkering with the latest Apple gear, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures and exploring the great outdoors.
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