Integrating Haptic Feedback in .NET MAUI
Beyond visuals and sound, feedback you can feel creates a closer connection between users and your app. Leomaris Reyes demonstrates how quick it is to add haptic feedback in .NET MAUI using the IHapticFeedback API.
What you’ll learn
- The IHapticFeedback API — triggering vibrations through
HapticFeedback.Default - Two feedback types — when to use
Clickfor short, subtle taps versusLongPressfor stronger, more important confirmations - Android permissions — three ways to add the
VIBRATEpermission (manifest, editor, or assembly attribute), with no setup needed on iOS/Mac Catalyst or Windows - Wiring it up — connecting haptics to button events in XAML and code-behind
- Platform considerations — why Apple requires triggering feedback from the UI thread
Read the full article for the code snippets and practical tips on using haptics to boost usability and retention.