After all the IOS17 updates I cant ping my phone using SE Watch. Why?

Momentarily press and release the flat oval button on the side.

https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos

NOT the round, rotating Digital Crown!

sherylschoolnurse wrote:

I agree! The easy ping function is the one I used daily multiple times. Put it back please.

Apple does not read this user-to-user technical support forum for feedback.

But you can send Apple feedback via:

Feedback - Watch - Apple

If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.

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.

You need to press the button right beside the crown & you should be able to see everything just like when you swiped up from the bottom of the phone.

I struggled with the same but finally discovered that the same menu that appeared on sliding up now comes with pressing the side button other than the crown

Hi Silviafalconi,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.It looks like you came from the following support article: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you are having issues with your iPhone, here are a few steps that may be useful:

1. Restart your iPhone to see if the issue persists: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

2. Update your iPhone to rule out the older software: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

3. Try the steps here to see if they help: Find misplaced devices with Apple Watch - Apple Support

4. If you need further support, reach out to Apple Support here: Apple Support

Have a great day.

That’s not it! The swipe up to ping phone isn’t there at all now it’s a clock and date with widgets that lead to apps

I get updates and I’m not opposed to them. But to change that function and not give instruction prior to the changes is kind of a big deal… I love the ping

Me too

Thank you!

Sooooo happy to have found this feature again - thanks yal- but wish they would leave things that work alone… such a pain!

Which android user who works at Apple thought this would be a good idea?

Thank you!

Thank you Bob!!

I agree! The easy ping function is the one I used daily multiple times. Put it back please.