My Apple Watch has started to say what I touch- but will not respond

The Apple watch tells me what I am

touching on my watch - but does not open the app I am touching - what can I do?!

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8

Posted on Nov 22, 2023 6:55 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2023 7:06 PM

You might have inadvertently turned VoiceOver on.


Turn VoiceOver on or off

  1. Open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch.
  2. Go to Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on VoiceOver.
  3. To turn VoiceOver off, double-tap the VoiceOver button.


Siri: “Turn VoiceOver on” or “Turn VoiceOver off.”


You can also use your iPhone to turn on VoiceOver for your Apple Watch—open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, go to Accessibility, then tap the VoiceOver option. Or, use the Accessibility Shortcut.


See more at Use VoiceOver on Apple Watch - Apple Support. Hope this helps!

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Nov 22, 2023 7:06 PM in response to aase48

You might have inadvertently turned VoiceOver on.


Turn VoiceOver on or off

  1. Open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch.
  2. Go to Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on VoiceOver.
  3. To turn VoiceOver off, double-tap the VoiceOver button.


Siri: “Turn VoiceOver on” or “Turn VoiceOver off.”


You can also use your iPhone to turn on VoiceOver for your Apple Watch—open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, go to Accessibility, then tap the VoiceOver option. Or, use the Accessibility Shortcut.


See more at Use VoiceOver on Apple Watch - Apple Support. Hope this helps!

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