Stay ConnectedHands-On iOS is your go-to guide for app reviews, accessories, your questions answered, and the best tips and tricks for your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and more. Let Mikah Sargent show you how to make the most of your favorite Apple gear!
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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How to find, delete, use, and arrange iMessage Apps.
If you've ever wanted to know more about the strip of icons in your Messages app, this episode is for you. Mikah shows you how to launch, use, delete, find, and rearrange apps, games, and sticker packs for iMessage.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Everything you need to know about privacy settings on iOS.
You don't need special apps or tools to take control of your privacy on your iPhone, iPad, and other iOS devices. Along with Apple's clear commitment to user privacy, you can — at any time — audit your privacy settings quickly and easily. In this episode, Mikah shows you where you need to go and what you need to know to check up on the apps and services on your phone that are using your location, health, contacts, and other private information.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Create your own Memoji videos and stickers.
If you've got a newer iPhone or iPad, you have access to Memoji. Memoji are Apple's customizable characters that use the front-facing camera on your iOS device to track your movement and render it as an animation or still. Mikah walks you through the process of setting up a Memoji character and recording short videos to send to friends and family.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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How to set up and start using Family Sharing on iOS.
Family Sharing lets iOS users like you share purchases (iTunes, App Store, iBooks), subscriptions (Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Apple Music), iCloud storage, and more. Mikah shows you how to set up Family Sharing and explains how each sharing category works.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Everything you need to know about Control Center on iOS.
Do Not Disturb is a powerful iOS feature that helps you set boundaries, stay safe, and maintain focus. Mikah walks you through the settings, showing you how to turn on schedules, drive without disturbances, and activate Do Not Disturb when you need it.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Everything you need to know about Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and iPod Touch.
Whether you're swiping down from the top right corner of your screen or swiping up from the bottom, chances are you've at least glanced at Control Center. But what do all the icons and switches do? How do you add or remove controls? How can you make detailed adjustments to your settings? In this episode of Hands-On iOS, Mikah teaches you the ins, outs, and in-betweens of Control Center for iOS.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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How to create Automations in the Home app for iOS.
Unlock the true power of your smart home by creating automations -- little instructions for your smart accessories that run automatically. Mikah shows you how to make your smart home work for you and walks you through the process of setting up location, time, sensor, and accessory-based automations.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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How to create Scenes in the Home app for iOS.
You can control multiple HomeKit-enabled accessories within your smart home by using Scenes. Mikah walks you through the process of setting up a Scene, including naming it, choosing your accessories, adjusting their settings, and running the Scene of your choice.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Now that you know your way around the Home app for iOS (you did watch or listen to the last episode of Hands-On iOS, right?), it's time to dig in! In this episode, Mikah shows you how to add HomeKit-enabled accessories to your home.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Ever wondered how to use that orange Home app on your iOS device? Mikah walks you through the Home app, giving you a brief tour of its many features and functions. This is the first of a series of videos showing you how to use the Home app and take advantage of Apple's smart home framework, HomeKit. If you want to add smart lights, plugs, switches, and more to your home (and want a way to control them all in one place or with your voice), this Hands-On iOS series is for you!
Host: Mikah Sargent
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