Gaze Tracking

This page explains how to set up the Gaze Tracking feature (added in iPadOS 18) to play Mouse & GazeGame.

Adjusting both iPad settings and in-app settings is the key to using gaze tracking smoothly.

iPad Settings

The steps below are based on iPadOS 18.5.

1. AssistiveTouch Settings

Open the Settings app and go to:

Accessibility → Touch → AssistiveTouch

Turn off “Always Show Menu”.

2. Gaze Tracking Settings

Accessibility → Gaze Tracking

1. Turn on Gaze Tracking (calibration starts automatically).
2. Turn off “Snap to Items”.
3. Turn off “Dwell Control”.

Note

When you turn on Gaze Tracking, “Snap to Items” and “Dwell Control” turn on automatically. You need to turn them off each time.

Tip

“Snap to Items” and “Dwell Control” are helpful for controlling the full iPad with your eyes. However, Mouse & GazeGame is designed for beginners who are just starting to use gaze input, so we recommend turning these off.

If you want to keep these features on, select “Touch” or “AssistiveTouch” in the in-app game settings.

In-App Settings

App-Wide Settings

Tap the button at the top-left of the screen to open the settings.

You can change the border color and dwell time.

Per-Game Settings

Hide & Seek, Drive, Sticker, and Demon Buster each have their own input settings.

• Pointer only: select “Pointer (Dwell)”
• Pointer + Switch: select “Pointer + Switch” or “Pointer + Left Click”

Eraser and Photos have no input settings to configure — they are the easiest games to start with for gaze tracking.