how do interactive watchos complications work?
Asked on 07/30/2024
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Interactive watchOS complications in watchOS 11 allow users to perform actions directly from the widget without needing to open the app. This functionality is similar to interactive widgets on iOS and macOS. Here are the key points:
- Interactivity: All watchOS widget families support interactivity, enabling actions like locking or unlocking a door directly from the widget.
- Implementation: To create an interactive widget, you need to:
- Create a SwiftUI button inside the widget view.
- Implement the
performmethod in your widget's intent to specify the app intent action.
- Multiple Interactions: While multiple interactions are supported, they may not be suitable for all widget families due to their shape and size.
For more details, you can refer to the session What’s new in watchOS 11 (05:57).
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