AnkiWatch

iPhone setup + Apple Watch control

AnkiWatch

Review cards from your wrist with a local Wi-Fi bridge. The iPhone app handles setup, the Watch handles reviewing, and nothing goes through a cloud account.

Set up AnkiWatch Get support
AnkiWatch iPhone companion pairing screen AnkiWatch Apple Watch dashboard
Local by design AnkiWatch connects to Anki Desktop over your Wi-Fi network.
Fast review controls Show answers, grade cards, undo, bury, and suspend without touching the keyboard.
Pair once Type the pairing code on iPhone, send it to Watch, and keep reviewing from your wrist.

How to use it

Pair Anki and your Watch

  1. 1

    Install the Anki add-on

    Install the AnkiWatch add-on from AnkiWeb, then restart Anki Desktop.

  2. 2

    Open the controller window

    In Anki, choose Tools -> AnkiWatch Watch Controller. The add-on shows your local IP, port, and a 6-digit pairing code.

  3. 3

    Send details from iPhone

    Open AnkiWatch on iPhone, enter the IP address, port, pairing code, and device name, then tap Send to Watch.

  4. 4

    Start reviewing

    Open AnkiWatch on Apple Watch, finish pairing if prompted, choose a mode, and control the reviewer from your wrist.

Controller modes

Choose the control style that fits the session

Button Mode

Full controls for Show Answer, Again, Hard, Good, Easy, undo, bury, and suspend.

Focus Mode

Tap for the primary action, long press for Again, and swipe for Hard or Easy.

Crown Mode

Rotate the Digital Crown to pick an answer ease, then tap to submit.

Double Tap Mode

Uses the watchOS primary hand gesture for show-answer and Good, with fallback buttons.

Gesture Mode

Shake, flick, or twist your wrist with sensitivity and cooldown controls.

Install

Get AnkiWatch on iPhone, Apple Watch, and AnkiWeb

AnkiWatch includes an iPhone setup app and an Apple Watch controller. Install AnkiWatch from the App Store, then install the AnkiWatch add-on from AnkiWeb so Anki Desktop can accept local commands from your devices.

Price: €3.99 one-time App Store purchase iPhone + Watch app: App Store Anki add-on: AnkiWeb Connection: same local Wi-Fi

AnkiWatch is an independent companion for Anki Desktop. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ankitects, Anki, AnkiMobile, Apple, or any related owners.