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After the last Apple Watch OS update, Control Center disappeared from my SE watch. I did a soft reset and then a hard reset, and neither worked. I even tried wiping my watch and reinstalling everything, but still no Control Center. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10
to bring control panel, you need to press side button (the one below round bottom). Control panel doesn’t swipe up anymore like it used to, I guess it was changed with the new update. I did everything too, only took me 2hr to figure it out…
fireblsom6 wrote:
It doesn't bring up the Control Center when I do that...it just takes me to all the Apps. I never changed where Control Center should come from in settings...ever since the latest update I can't find it anywhere.
Not that button. This button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
A quick press and release.
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services display.
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
Will make it easier to get the press and release timing right.
THANK YOU!! I’ve been upset all day. I am neurodivergent and hate when Apple changes everything. These latest phone changes are driving me nuts!
As other in this string have commented/requested... Apple, please bring back the ability to swipe up on the Apple Watch screen to reach the Control Center asap!!
It seems that this was a terrible update due to the fact of how often the control center on the Apple Watch is used (Battery Mode, Theater Mode, Water Mode, Airplane Mode, Focus, Flashlight, etc...) and how ofter the side buttons on the watches stop working because they are either worn out or become dirty.
Your Product Managers weren't paying attention on this one.
Arenae8212 wrote:
This update is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Why does Apple keep taking something that used to take one step to something that takes 3-5 extra steps. They seem like they’re trying to make everything harder.
Press a button in any mode vs return to watch face and swipe up.
Same or fewer steps.
Bethcm wrote:
i can’t find the control center. Really frustrating as I used it a lot.
Do you mean can't find it after you've read the instructions that have been given multiple times in this thread?
From the post immediately before yours:
You access the Control Center by pressing the side button.
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
(credit to Bob Harris)
lindaroland wrote:
why mess with perfection? Just to mess with our minds and to prove how dumb we can be when we can do what we have been doing for 5 years just fine!
Tell Apple via
https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch
If enough users send feedback, it will make its way to a decision maker.
I just updated my apple watch and I am very upset that I can no longer swipe up to get to the control center. Why would Apple do this? The button is neither convenient nor as quick as swiping up when one is in a hurry to locate their I Phone, the control that I most use.
lynnekat007 wrote:
Neither side button brings up the control center I am used to.
how do I add that as either the old bottom swipe or as a watch face function complication?
I really do not understand what was gained by this change. why change something so simple, easy, and user friendly?
Quick press and release of the flat oval side button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
You can tell Apple what changes you would like to see in future watchOS versions via
If enough users send feedback, it is more likely it will reach a decision maker.
bouj16 wrote:
When I press the side button to get Apple Watch control centre, all that comes up is the Emergency screen.
Help please!!! The update is horrible.
You are holding the button too long.
It is just a quick press and release of the flat oval side button.
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
A press and hold brings up the Emergency services display.
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
can adjust how fast you need to press and release. Adjusting this also makes it easier to trigger Apple Pay’s double press and release. I like Slow, while my Wife likes Slowest.
spotty1234 wrote:
Control center is just gone. Pushing the crown doesn’t work. Cannot find my phone anymore. Help!
Not the round, rotating, sticks out from the case, Digital Crown. The flat oval button next to the Digital Crown (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
Suz1321
I need to be able to ping my iPhone from my Apple Watch. PLEASE bring this feature back NOW!
The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”
“Hey Siri, Flashlight”
“Hey Siri, Battery”
“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
Apple does not read this user-to-user technical support forum for feedback.
But you can send Apple feedback via:
If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.
Tijuanna625 wrote:
I hate this update.
Apple does not read this user-to-user technical support forum for feedback.
But you can send Apple feedback via:
If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.
Until Apple makes a change, a quick press and release of the flat oval side button brings up the Control Center
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”
“Hey Siri, Flashlight”
“Hey Siri, Battery”
“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
Bohlund wrote:
Apparently you haven't read all of the posts. Many of them say pressing the side button does not bring up the control center. And many add that it brings up the app switcher, which is also my case. So stop being snarky and come up with a good solution if you have one
I have read far more posts than you can imagine. I’ve been reading posts since 2005.
And I did come up with a solution, and ways to make that solution more reliable, and alternative ways to get the Control Center if the flat oval side button is malfunctioning or the user has arthritis in their hands.
If you are pressing the flat oval side button, and getting the favorites, then you are on watchOS 9 or earlier.
If you are on watchOS 10 and getting the app switcher, then you are pressing the round, sticks out from the case, and rotates Digital Crown.
And others have done the same thing, not even realizing the the object next to the Digital Crown was a button. Some users even thought ti was a SIM card slot. Those that tried to open it to put a SIM in, damaged their Apple Watch. See I do read posts, because that is where I discovered these things.
Feel free to send your feedback to Apple via
Feedback - Watch - Apple
The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”
“Hey Siri, Flashlight”
“Hey Siri, Battery”
“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
After changing this I never accidentally get the Emergency Services display.
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second press and release timing needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting. And as I said, I do not accidentally get the wrong display.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
If the flat oval side button is giving you difficulties, then look at
Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> AssistiveTouch
can be used to access things like:
o Control Center
o Apple Pay
o Emergency Services and the Power Off icon (labeled “Hold Side Button”)
o and many other things...
Kojoman wrote:
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/55489976-6b09-45af-ae5b-5155050d7a3f
this is what I get when “simple clicking “ the button.
where’s control center?!
You are apparently still on watchOS version 9 or earlier. These older versions used a swipe up from the bottom edge of the watch face to bring up Control Center.
A quick press and release of the flat oval side button to bring up the Control Center is a watchOS version 10 feature
jeany256 wrote:
Was trying to ping my phone and couldn’t find the control panel but I did figured it out switch the side button it should come up.I guess they changed it
What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 10 - Apple Support
Control Center disappeared from Apple Watch SE after update.
