Live Activities is a new feature in iOS 16 that allows iPhone users to easily share their current activity with friends and family in real-time. Whether you’re working out, playing a game, or just running errands, Live Activities makes it easy to share your current activity with others and keep them updated on what you’re doing. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to use Live Activities on iPhone (iOS 16).
Setting up Live Activities
Before you can start using Live Activities, you’ll need to set it up on your iPhone. To do this, follow these steps:
Open the Settings app
Scroll down and tap on “Privacy”
Tap on “Live Activities”
Toggle the switch next to “Live Activities” to the on position
Sharing a Live Activity
Once you’ve set up Live Activities, you can start sharing your current activity with friends and family. To do this, follow these steps:
Open the Live Activities app
Tap the “Start” button to start a new activity
Choose the activity you want to share (e.g. walking, running, cycling, etc.)
Tap the “Share” button to share your activity with friends and family
Viewing Live Activities
When you’re sharing a Live Activity, your friends and family can view your activity in real-time. To view a Live Activity, follow these steps:
Open the Live Activities app
Tap on the “Live” tab
Find the activity you want to view and tap on it
You’ll be able to see the activity in real-time, along with any updates or comments from the person sharing the activity
Commenting on Live Activities
You can also leave comments on Live Activities, which will be visible to everyone who is viewing the activity. To leave a comment, follow these steps:
Open the Live Activities app
Tap on the “Live” tab
Find the activity you want to comment on and tap on it
Type your comment in the text box and tap “Send”
Stopping a Live Activity
When you’re ready to stop a Live Activity, simply tap the “Stop” button in the app. Your activity will be saved, and you can view it later in the “History” tab of the app.
Conclusion
Live Activities is a new and exciting feature in iOS 16 that makes it easy to share your current activity with friends and family in real-time. Whether you’re working out, playing a game, or just running errands, Live Activities makes it easy to keep others updated on what you’re doing. With its simple setup process, easy-to-use interface, and real-time updates, Live Activities is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, no matter where you are.
