Air Actions on the RealMe 16 let you control certain features using hand gestures, which can be useful when your hands are wet, busy, or you simply want a touch free experience. When the feature stops working, gestures may not register at all, or they may work only sometimes. This issue is usually caused by disabled settings, sensor limitations, or system restrictions, and it can be fixed with a few focused checks.
Why Air Actions Are Not Working on Your RealMe 16
- Air Actions is turned off in system settings.
- Camera or sensor permissions are disabled.
- Poor lighting conditions affect gesture detection.
- Power saving features are limiting background sensors.
- Temporary system bugs after an update.
Turn On Air Actions in Settings
Air Actions must be enabled manually, and it can get turned off after updates or resets. If the feature is disabled, gestures will not be detected at all.
Open Settings, and then tap Special features.
Tap Air Actions, and then toggle the switch on to enable it.
Make sure the specific gestures you want to use are also turned on.
Allow Camera and Sensor Permissions
Air Actions rely heavily on the front camera and motion sensors. If permissions are restricted, the phone cannot recognize your hand movements.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, and then allow Camera and Sensors access for Air Actions.
Return to the feature and test gestures again.
Use Air Actions in Proper Lighting
Gesture recognition works best when the camera can clearly see your hand. Low light or overly bright backlighting can prevent gestures from being detected.
Move to a well lit area, and then face the phone directly.
Hold your hand within the recommended distance shown on the screen.
Try the gesture slowly to confirm if it responds.
Disable Power Saving Mode
Battery saving features often limit background sensors to reduce power usage. This can stop Air Actions from working even if the feature is enabled.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Power saving mode, and then turn it off.
Lock the phone and test Air Actions again.
Restart the Phone
A restart refreshes system services and clears temporary bugs. It is often enough to restore gesture based features like Air Actions.
Swipe down to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the device to boot fully.
Test Air Actions once the home screen appears.
Update the System Software
Software bugs can affect motion based features, especially after major updates. Installing the latest firmware often includes fixes for gesture and sensor issues.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Tap Check for updates, and then install any available update.
Restart the phone after the update finishes.
Air Actions usually fail because something small is blocking the feature from working as intended. Once the right settings, permissions, and conditions are in place, gesture controls on the RealMe 16 should work smoothly again.
FAQs
Do Air Actions work on all apps on the RealMe 16?
No. Air Actions are limited to supported apps and system features. If an app does not support gestures, Air Actions will not respond.
Why do Air Actions work sometimes but fail randomly?
This usually happens due to lighting changes, hand distance, or background restrictions from battery saving features. Consistent lighting and disabled power saving improve reliability.
Does using Air Actions drain the battery faster?
Yes, slightly. The camera and sensors stay active when Air Actions are enabled, which increases battery usage, though the impact is usually minimal.
