Latest Apple Watch update completely changed the functions making my watch more difficult to use.

Prior to the update I could swipe up on my watch face and there would be six useful function. The best was used to find my iPhone. Each press would cause my iPhone to ding. The other functions were airplane mode, etc.


Swipe up twice and there would be six more handy functions.


They were all gone after the last update.


I finally found that I could say. Hey Siri, asked find my phone and would be able to play a sound on my phone.


that worked for a couple of weeks and then Siri stopped working on my phone.

Posted on Dec 25, 2023 1:08 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2023 1:24 PM

The Control Center, with iPhone ping, Airplane mode, Alarm silent, Theater mode, Battery level, etc… has moved from a swipe up to 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.


Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed


can adjust the press and release timing so you can reliably bring up the Control Center each time. This option is also very useful in making sure the Apple Pay double press and release timing is right for you. 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


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Dec 25, 2023 1:24 PM in response to Kbovelf

The Control Center, with iPhone ping, Airplane mode, Alarm silent, Theater mode, Battery level, etc… has moved from a swipe up to 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.


Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed


can adjust the press and release timing so you can reliably bring up the Control Center each time. This option is also very useful in making sure the Apple Pay double press and release timing is right for you. 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


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