Just installed Apple Watch new OS 10.1.1 on my series 4 Apple Watch. I cannot find the control to ping my iPhone to locate it. Does anyone know how to get to that easy command that used to be available by swiping down.? I use this more than any other feature
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Access to the Control Center, which contains "Ping" Mode can be accessed by using the Watch "Side Button." According to Use the buttons and screen on your Apple Watch:
Press the side button
If you have Apple Watch Ultra or later, you can customize the Action button to access your favorite features quickly.
If you haven't updated watchOS, learn how to use the side button.
Access to the Control Center, which contains "Ping" Mode can be accessed by using the Watch "Side Button." According to Use the buttons and screen on your Apple Watch:
Press the side button
If you have Apple Watch Ultra or later, you can customize the Action button to access your favorite features quickly.
If you haven't updated watchOS, learn how to use the side button.
Mimi_realtor wrote:
Does anyone know? I called Apple waited 26 mins and lady didn't have an answer. She didn't respond to my issue didn't hang up she basically went silent. I hung up after few more minutes . Apple called back rang twice and hung up. WTH?
Control Center moved to the flat oval side button (see picture)
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
DO NOT hold the button, as that will bring up the Emergency services display.
Just a Quick press and release will bring up the Control Center, and the iPhone ping icon should be in the list of services. If you do not find the iPhone ping icon, you can scroll to the end and tap "Edit", which should allow you to add the iPhone ping icon to the Control Center.
donnajean18 wrote:
I cannot locate my “ping” button after the newest update. I pushed the side button, push the “edit” button and it is no where to be found! Help
This webpage will show you what the iPhone ping icon looks like
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
And just to be sure you are pushing the correct button (see picture)
It is a quick press and release
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
RappleMJ wrote:
Most inconvenient update ever, agreed! Please change it back! I use this 100 times a day, don't have time to find an app and scroll through options.
You don't have to. Just press the side button (the flat oval button next to the Digital Crown) and it will bring up the Control Center as explained by BobHarris earlier in this thread:
You can still ping your Apple Watch, in order to find it. You just start by a 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.
The Control Center you used to get via swipe up, with the iPhone ping icon, is still there, via the flat oval side button.
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
will allow you to adjust the press and release timing. Which is very useful getting the Apple Pay double press and release timing just right. I like the Slow setting, while my Wife likes Slowest.
You may also find this page useful:
Mamacs wrote:
How do we let Apple know we don’t like this update? This was the main reason I have an Apple Watch!!
You can send Apple you suggestions for future watchOS versions via:
You can still ping your Apple Watch, in order to find it. You just start by a 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.
The Control Center you used to get via swipe up, with the iPhone ping icon, is still there, via the flat oval side button.
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
will allow you to adjust the press and release timing. Which is very useful getting the Apple Pay double press and release timing just right. I like the Slow setting, while my Wife likes Slowest.
You may also find this page useful:
What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 10 - Apple Support
udh577 wrote:
I also do not see the control center or any way to ping my phone when I press the button indicated. I see recently used apps.
It sounds as if you might be pushing the wrong button. You need to tap the side button once. The side button is the flat, oval button next to the Digital Crown.
BobC1234apple wrote:
I agree that when I push the oval button I see a menu but it is nonsensically arranged and does not include the ping icon. I, after a lot of searching have found an icon for the “find my” app on the graphical interface and I see that it is possible through that to ping the phone, but the process is very cumbersome and time consuming to use what used to take a few seconds now takes about a minute. Apple better restore the swipe function in a new update asap. They have thousands of frustrated customers.
Scroll to the end snd tap “Edit”. You will be able to rearrange the icons, and add missing icons, such as the iPhone ping.
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
francinefrombristol wrote:
When I hold the side button down the emergency sos page comes up?
DO NOT hold the button, as that DOES bring up Emergency services, and the power off button. So at least you know how to gain access to that 😁
It is a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
(picture is for others reading this tread)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
You should change:
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 can send Apple feedback via:
If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.
GratefulforAnswer wrote:
cannot believe such a useful easily accessible function is now buried! Does anyone know how to stop Tips coming up instead when you swipe?
A quick press and release of the flat oval side button, instead of a swipe up, is the same number of actions (1), but just a different action.
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button,as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Some users have timing issues getting the press and release just right, myself included. You can adjust the following to make it easier:
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 access the Control Center by tapping the side button. It's the oval button next to the Digital Crown. It's flat, almost flush with the bezel.
Press the long button under the crown and you will find it there
Finally found the ping button!!! Thanks to this article! Read all the messages below to see that it's the flat control button on right side of apple watch, NOT the round dial button.
Is the flush button on the right hand side of the watch. Problem solved.
tap the side of you watch below the crown(dial) and you will see the option to ping your phone.
SSchoonover wrote:
I can’t ping my phone with my watch. I finally did locate the find my devices but it says no devices found. Why would they make something that was so useful so difficult to use?
From the post immediately above yours:
This webpage will show you what the iPhone ping icon looks like
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
And just to be sure you are pushing the correct button (see picture)
It is a quick press and release
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
Ping my iPhone with the updated Apple Watch OS
