How to use the Compass on iPhoneHow do you find your direction and level surfaces using your iPhone? With the built-in Compass app!
Your iPhone has a built-in magnometer. That's a fancy way of saying 'digital compass' and, what it means, is that your iPhone tell which direction it — and by extension, you — are pointing. Most of the time you'll use this feature for maps and turn-by-turn navigation, but Apple also bundles a Compass app onto every iPhone. You can also do more with it than checking direction — you can use it as a handy level!
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How to set up and calibrate the Compass app on iPhone
Digital compasses need calibration. If you're walking, they can typically use location to figure out which way you're going. If you're standing still, though, you may need to play a little game for before they can get going.
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How to use the Compass on iPhone
