tap.
A new language of touch. Designed by and for the Deaf/HOH and CODA community, tap lets you send and receive silent haptic messages instantly without ever looking at a screen.
Requires Apple Watch Series 6 or later.
Stand out connection, for everyone.
tap brings the power of instant, private tactile communication to a wide variety of use-cases, from navigating a crowded room to profound everyday connections in the Deaf and HoH community.
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Whether you're a CODA staying in touch with family or navigating a loud concert, you can use tap to close the distance. See how silent tactile patterns open doors and maintain profound connections.
Features
Comms. Nav. Safety. tap does it all
tap enables the Apple Watch you already own to produce powerful tactile experiences whether you're navigating a bike route or running a discreet meeting.
Built for the extremes.
From profound silence to absolute chaos, tap keeps you connected when traditional communication falls apart.
Feel closer to those who matter.
Create a private, tactile language. A simple tap on your wrist lets a loved one know you're thinking of them, bridging the distance instantly without ever picking up a phone.
Cut through the chaos.
Stay in sync on the mountain or the trail. Communicate instantly without shouting through heavy helmets, howling wind, or deafening engine noise.
Peace of mind at your fingertips.
Walk with confidence. Instantly send a discreet check-in or alert to your family and close contacts without ever taking your phone out of your pocket or drawing any attention.
Invisible cues. Perfect timing.
Send a subtle haptic tap to reporters and presenters on camera to seamlessly signal "wrap it up" or "move on" without breaking their flow or drawing the audience's attention.
“Easy communication shouldn’t end the moment you turn around or look away from a screen. Inspired by the profound, unspoken connections within Deaf culture, we have distilled connection down to its purest, most essential form: a simple tap.”
David MacMillan, Creator of tap
Roadmap
The future of tactile connection.
Foundation
The core tap experience. Essential haptics, private vocabularies, and native Apple Watch integrations.
Custom Haptics
Design your own tactile vocabulary. Create entirely custom vibration patterns and map them to your most important contacts and messages.
Automation
Unlock smart home integrations to trigger lights, smart locks, and shortcuts just by tapping your watch.
Basic Language Support
Expanding the dictionary. Support for basic phrases and conversational syntax translated seamlessly into tactile patterns.
Pro
Advanced capabilities for power users. Get unlimited group sizes, complex pattern sharing, and cross-device syncing features.
Android & WearOS
Cross-platform support breaks down the walls. tap seamlessly between Apple Watch and Android smartwatches anywhere in the world.
Developer Platform
Open API access for third-party developers. Let game devs and app creators build custom tactile experiences directly into their software.