Question 1

How do I create a custom haptic pattern with Haptico?

Accepted Answer

Use the generateFeedbackFromPattern method with a string like '..oO-Oo..', where 'O' is heavy impact, 'o' is medium, '.' is light, and '-' is a delay. Adjust the delay parameter to control timing between elements for precise sequences.

Question 2

Can Haptico be used with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but since Haptico provides UIKit extensions, you'll need to wrap calls in UIViewRepresentable or use Haptico.shared() directly in SwiftUI views. There are no native SwiftUI components, so integration requires extra boilerplate.

Question 3

Is haptic feedback from Haptico affected by silent mode on iPhone?

Accepted Answer

Haptic feedback in iOS typically works independently of silent mode, so Haptico's vibrations should still play. However, system-level settings or user preferences might override this, so it's best to test on physical devices.

Question 4

How does Haptico compare to using Apple's UIFeedbackGenerator directly?

Accepted Answer

Haptico simplifies common use cases with a cleaner API and adds pattern play, but if you need precise control over haptic types (e.g., for accessibility or advanced interactions) or want to avoid dependencies, UIFeedbackGenerator offers more flexibility and is vendor-native.

Question 5

What happens if I try to play a pattern on an unsupported device?

Accepted Answer

On devices prior to iPhone 7, Haptico falls back to standard vibration, but pattern play is not supported—the feedback will be a generic vibration, not the intended sequence. Check device compatibility in your code to avoid unexpected behavior.

Question 6

How to test Haptico in the iOS simulator?

Accepted Answer

Haptic feedback doesn't simulate in the iOS simulator; you must test on a physical device. Haptico handles this gracefully, but ensure your app doesn't rely solely on haptics for critical feedback during development.

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