A method for controlling a sunroof of a motor vehicle that is able to be electrically adjusted by a touch-sensitive touchpad is disclosed. The sunroof is adjusted into a closed position by a first swiping movement across the touchpad. The sunroof is adjusted into an open position by a second swiping movement opposite to the first across the touchpad. The sunroof is specifically controlled depending on a position or movement of the sunroof which is caused by tapping the touchpad. The tapping the touchpad is only registered by a movement of the touchpad that is caused by tapping. A sunroof device and a motor vehicle for implementing such a method are also disclosed.