https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/170714/~/using-gestures-on-the-moto-g-play-(2023)

Try twice

Loved it on my Moto X 2014, not sure how you’re doing it wrong. double chop, small movement, around 30 degrees. Hold the phone flat against your palm, like you’re shaking hands with it.

Works a little too well sometimes and it turned on when I was running with my phone in my pocket.

Counterpoint please.