khadinakbarlabs/expo-mobile-app-builder/add-haptics-android

Add Haptics (Android)

Tactile feedback via vibration motor. Android's haptic API is less capable than iOS but still useful.

Install

npm exec --no -- expo install expo-haptics

Use

import * as Haptics from 'expo-haptics';
await Haptics.impactAsync(Haptics.ImpactFeedbackStyle.Medium);
await Haptics.notificationAsync(Haptics.NotificationFeedbackType.Success);
await Haptics.selectionAsync();

Android implementation

• Maps to standard Android Vibrator API
• Limited patterns vs iOS Taptic Engine
• All variants produce similar vibrations on most devices
• Pixel/Samsung high-end devices have better haptic motors

Where to add

• Button press (Light impact)
• Toggle switch (Selection)
• Complete action (Success notification)
• Error (Warning notification)
• Pull-to-refresh complete (Light impact)
• Long press (Medium impact)

Don't overuse

• Every tap = annoying
• Use sparingly for meaningful moments
• Power users disable haptics in system settings; don't rely on them for critical info

Battery considerations

Each haptic = small battery cost. Cumulative across days = measurable. Test on a low-end device.

Pair with

• add-reanimated to sync haptics with animations
• apply-material3 (Material's "haptic feedback" guidance)