I can't use the swipe up on my iwatch to find my iPhone.....

when I do the swipe up on my watch to find my iPhone, it doesn't show the screen where I can tap the button to find my phone. Also the screen doesn't show to tap the theater mode etc. How do I fix that?


Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 10

Posted on Dec 27, 2023 4:11 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 10:22 AM

Quick press and release this button (see picture)

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services.


The iPhone ping icon should be the same as before. It it is missing, then scroll the end and tap "Edit" where you can add any missing services, rearrange the icons in any order you desire.


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.

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Dec 27, 2023 10:22 AM in response to sdg43

Quick press and release this button (see picture)

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services.


The iPhone ping icon should be the same as before. It it is missing, then scroll the end and tap "Edit" where you can add any missing services, rearrange the icons in any order you desire.


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.

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I can't use the swipe up on my iwatch to find my iPhone.....

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