iOS 18 brings a host of new features, but one that’s flying under the radar is Music Haptics. This accessibility feature syncs your iPhone’s Taptic Engine with song rhythms, creating vibrations that allow even those with hearing impairments to experience music in a new way.
While opinions on its effectiveness vary, with some finding it revolutionary and others less impressed, it’s worth trying out for yourself. Here’s how to enable and use Music Haptics on your iOS 18 device:
- Navigate to the Settings app on your iOS 18 iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on ‘Accessibility’.
- In the ‘Hearing’ section, find and select ‘Music Haptics’.
- You’ll see the Music Haptics toggle and a list of compatible apps (currently limited).
- Flip the switch to enable ‘Music Haptics’.
- Test the feature by tapping ‘Play Sample’ or launching Apple Music and playing a track while holding your iPhone.
- Once activated, you’ll notice a Music Haptics icon on the ‘Now Playing’ screen in Apple Music.
- Tap this icon to toggle Music Haptics on or off during playback.
- The Music Haptics toggle is also available on the lock screen’s ‘Now Playing’ interface.
- For quick access, you’ll find a Music Haptics icon in the Control Center, allowing you to enable or disable the feature even when music isn’t playing.
Important points to remember:
- Music Haptics is available on iPhone 12 and newer models running iOS 18.
- Currently, it’s supported by Apple Music, Settings (for the sample), and sometimes Apple Music Classical.
- Be aware that using this feature may increase battery consumption.
Give Music Haptics a try and see how it enhances your music listening experience on iOS 18!