Pixel 5Controlling your touchscreen with taps, gestures, or an external device

The Universal Switch feature allows you to control your device using an external switch, head movements, or face gestures.

The Universal Switch feature allows you to control your device using an external switch, head movements, or face gestures.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From within the Settings app, scroll to Accessibility.
  1. 1 - From within the Settings app, scroll to Accessibility.
  2. 2 - Tap Accessibility.
  3. 3 - Scroll to Switch Access.
  4. 4 - Tap Switch Access.
  5. 5 - Tap the Use Switch Access switch.
  6. 6 - Select Allow.
  7. 7 - Select your preferred switch type.
    • Remarque : For this tutorial, we are selecting Camera Switch. You can choose another option, but your steps may vary.
  8. 8 - Tap Next.
  9. 9 - Select your preferred number of switches and tap Next to continue setup.
  10. 10 - Select your preferred method for scanning and tap Next to continue setup.
  11. 11 - Select your preferred gesture or gestures for the Next action, then tap Next to continue setup.
  12. 12 - Select your preferred gesture or gestures for the Select action, then tap Next to continue setup.
  13. 13 - Select your preferred gesture or gestures for the Pause action, then tap Next to continue setup.
  14. 14 - To access the Switch Menu, face your device's front camera and use your selected gesture for the Next action.
  15. 15 - Use your selected gesture for the Select action.
  16. 16 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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