How to launch apple watch app from companion app?

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Created Jul ’23

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Is there a way to open an app on Apple Watch from the iOS companion app as Maps is doing? When a navigation is started from Maps in iOS, Maps app starts right away on Apple Watch. Notice that it is not the notification which is started on Apple Watch, it's the real Maps which is automatically launched on Apple Watch.

Do you know how to reproduce the same behaviour for any apps in watchOS?

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Answer 1

Frameworks Engineer OP

Apple

Jul ’23

There is not a way to do this currently. Would love a Feedback with your use case so we can consider offering a mechanism in the future. Please post the number here if you file, and thank you!

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ropims OP

Jul ’23

Thank you, but do you have any idea on how Maps on Apple Watch is started right away when navigation starts on companion app? Thank you!

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