How to Change Scribble to Keyboard on Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch running watchOS 8 or later, the built-in keyboard is available by default. Go to any app that lets you enter text and tap the text field. Tap the 123 icon on the keyboard to switch from letters to numbers. Tap Done or Cancel to close the keyboard. If Scribble is active when you tap a text field, swipe up and tap one of the keyboard language options. To switch back to Scribble, swipe up on the keyboard and tap one of the Scribble language options.
How to Use a Bluetooth Keyboard on Apple Watch
You can also pair your Apple Watch with a Bluetooth keyboard.
How to Use a Keyboard on an Older Apple Watch
Older Apple Watches only support the Scribble feature, which allows you to type text with your handwriting. However, it’s possible to add a keyboard to an older watch by downloading a third-party app such as FlickType or WatchKey.
Use FlickType on Apple Watch
Once you install FlickType for Apple Watch, open the app on your Watch and give it a try.
FlickType Features
FlickType offers some terrific features and settings. Open the app on your iPhone, make sure Watch Keyboard is selected at the top, and select the gear icon to open the settings.
Theme: Give the keyboard a different color for a more personal look.Auto-correction: Spot and fix your typing mistakes as you make them. Slide to Type: Turn on if you’d like to use a swipe keyboard.Custom Dictionary: Turn on to help with specific words that you type often.Select favorite contact: Make messaging your friends and family quicker.
Select Done when you finish, and your changes will apply to the app on your Apple Watch immediately.
Use WatchKey on Apple Watch
After you install WatchKey for Apple Watch, open it on your Apple Watch and get ready to type. If you see an ad for the premium version that you want to dismiss for the moment, select the X on the top left of it.
WatchKey Features
Like FlickType, WatchKey has several settings you can adjust and features you can check out. Open the app on your iPhone to view the following options.
Watch Tutorial: Watch a helpful tutorial with tips on the Home tab.Add Your Custom Text: Your Abbreviation: Enter abbreviations as shorthand to generate full text.Font: Browse through fonts. Choose a different font, with over 60 styles to give your keyboard a more personal look.Settings (gear icon): Access assistance.
You can close the app when you’re finished. Any changes will apply to the app on your Apple Watch instantly.
