Android Motion Assist uses moving screen shapes to ease passenger motion sickness
Google has introduced Motion Assist for Android, a feature designed to help passengers use their phones without feeling as motion sick. It uses the phone’s motion sensors to move small shapes at the edges of the screen in response to a vehicle’s movements, aiming to reduce the mismatch between what a passenger sees and feels.
The feature requires Android 17 or later and updated Google Play Services; Samsung phones need One UI 9. On Pixel phones, it can be enabled in Settings under All services and Personal & device safety, with an option to start automatically in a moving vehicle. Users can also add it to Quick Settings and customise the shapes, colours and opacity; Google says it is intended for passengers, not drivers.
- Motion Assist uses moving screen shapes to help passengers avoid motion sickness.
- It requires Android 17 or later, with updated Google Play Services.
- Pixel users can enable it, automate it and customise its appearance.
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Motion sickness is a common experience for passengers using mobile phones in moving vehicles. The disconnect between a static screen and the vehicle's movements can trigger nausea and discomfort.
Motion Assist is an Android feature designed to address this problem. It uses the phone's motion sensors to detect the vehicle's movements and responds by moving small shapes at the edges of the screen, intended to better align the passenger's visual and physical experience.
The feature is aimed specifically at passengers rather than drivers, with customisation options available. For those who experience motion sickness whilst travelling, it offers a way to use their phones more comfortably.
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Originally published by Engadget as “How to use Android’s Motion Assist feature to help with motion sickness”.