Tapd (AnkiWatch) - Anki Controller for Apple Watch

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Runs a local bridge pairing an Apple Watch app via IP address and six-digit code to send review answers, undo, bury, suspend, and view review state over Wi-Fi.
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Updated: 2026-05-21
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Last update or commit: 2026-05-21 (164 days before the snapshot).

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Description

Tapd/AnkiWatch Controller is the Anki Desktop add-on for Tapd/AnkiWatch, an Apple Watch remote for Anki reviews.

Download App Here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tapd/id6770032064 Learn more and download the required app here: https://ankiwatch.com

Install this add-on, restart Anki, then open Tools -> AnkiWatch Controller. The add-on starts a small local bridge inside Anki and shows the IP address, port, and 6-digit pairing code needed to connect the AnkiWatch Apple Watch app.

What it does:

Shows answers from your Apple Watch
Grades cards as Again, Hard, Good, or Easy
Supports undo, bury card, and suspend card
Displays the current review state to the Watch
Pairs using a temporary 6-digit code
Runs locally over your Wi-Fi network

Tapd/AnkiWatch is designed to be local-first. There is no cloud account, hosted backend, analytics, ads, or paid API dependency. The Watch talks directly to this Anki add-on on your computer over your local network. After pairing, commands require a bearer token stored in Anki’s add-on config and on the Watch.

Requirements:

Anki Desktop
Apple Watch with the Tapd/AnkiWatch app installed
Anki and Apple Watch on the same Wi-Fi network
A running Anki review session before sending review commands

Setup:

Install the add-on and restart Anki.
Open Tools -> Tapd/AnkiWatch Watch Controller.
Start reviewing a deck in Anki.
Open Tapd/AnkiWatch on Apple Watch.
Enter the IP address, port, and pairing code shown in Anki.
Choose a controller mode and review from your wrist.

If pairing fails, make sure Anki and Apple Watch are on the same Wi-Fi network, use the local IP shown by the add-on, allow incoming connections if macOS asks, and regenerate the pairing code if it has expired.

Note: The Tapd/AnkiWatch WatchOS App is paid. This is not to earn a profit, but to try and recoup development costs. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you have any issues, please reach out to support@virajrao.com.

Thank you!