Is there really no way to swipe up to access the control center anymore? Surely there is a setting that I’m missing that changes the behavior of the swipe.
If not, this seems like a poor UI update for the sake of UI changes by Apple. The side button is inconvenient for this.
At present in watchOS 10, the SIDE BUTTON is the only way to quickly access the Control Center (instead of Swiping Up in the previous versions of watchOS).
You can suggest this feature directly to Apple by leaving a product feedback here 👉 Product Feedback - Apple
Axel F.
At present in watchOS 10, the SIDE BUTTON is the only way to quickly access the Control Center (instead of Swiping Up in the previous versions of watchOS).
You can suggest this feature directly to Apple by leaving a product feedback here 👉 Product Feedback - Apple
Axel F.
Control Center swipe up has moved 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 Emergency services
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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Swiping up for control panel
