In today’s time, smartwatches have become essential gadgets. Today we can not only do Bluetooth calling on smartwatches but it can also be used in times of emergency. A unique feature is given in many smartwatches which is a torch or flashlight. You can use this feature of the smartwatch in low-light and dark areas. In today’s article, I will tell you how to use your smartwatch as a torch in low light, so read this article until the end.
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How to Use Your Smartwatch as a Torch in the Dark
If you are going to roam somewhere or go on a trip, then it is very important to have a torch, because many such situations can come in front of you in which you will need a torch like low-light, light cut-off, Dark areas, etc. In such a situation, if you have a smartwatch then it can help you a lot.
You can use the smartwatch as a mini torch. Many such smartwatches are available in the market, in which you get the feature of a torch or flashlight, which can be from your budget to expensive. You can use the torch in a smartwatch on different operating systems which include WatchOS, Wear OS, and RTOS.
Enable Torch on Wear OS Smartwatch
In Google Wear OS, you get the feature of a torch or flashlight. In this, you can reduce or increase the light of the torch of your watch, and also you can use the blinking torch in it. In this article, we will learn how to use the torch on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, which is given below.
Step 1: First of all, swipe down on the home screen of your watch.
Step 2: After that swipe left and click on the torch option.
Step 3: After this, by clicking on the display, you can manage its brightness.
Note: The way to enable the torch in Wear OS smartwatches may differ depending on the model.
Enable Torch on Apple Watch
Apple’s watchOS has the feature of the in-built torch. You can enable this feature and use it on Apple Watch. In this, you can also increase or decrease the brightness of the flashlight, as well as change its color. Apart from this, the feature of a blinking torch has also been given in it, through which you can give the signal to people in an emergency.
Here we have used Apple Watch Series 7 to enable the torch. You can enable the torch on Apple Watch by following the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: First of all, swipe upwards on the home screen of your watch.
Step 2: After this, you will see the torch icon, click on it, after which your torch will be enabled.
Step 3: Now tap on the screen to increase the brightness.
Step 4: If you want to open its blinking torch, then you have to swipe left.
Enable Torch on Budget Smartwatches Running RTOS
If we talk about RTOS (run-time OS) smartwatches, then the torch feature is given in many such smartwatches. However, in this, you do not get the feature of changing the color and the feature of blinking the torch. You can enable torch in RTOS smartwatches by following the steps given below.
Step 1: First of all, you have to go to the control center by swiping up or down on the home screen of your watch.
Step 2: After this, you can use the torch by clicking on the torch icon.
If you do not see the torch icon in the control center, then you can go to the app section by pressing the side button of the watch, where you will be able to find the torch feature.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Does the Samsung watch have a torch?
Some Samsung galaxy smartwatches have a built-in flashlight feature that allows you to use the watch as a torch. To use the torch on your Samsung smartwatch, you can swipe down from the top of the watch screen to access the Quick Settings menu and tap the flashlight icon.
Conclusion:
Friends, in today’s article, I have given you information about how to use your smartwatch as a torch in dark areas and in low light. I hope that after reading this article, you will be able to use this feature easily. If you have any questions or suggestions related to this article, then do tell by writing in the comment below.
