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I can’t find my phone with my watch after update

Posted on Jan 10, 2024 5:57 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2024 6:51 AM

“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”


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.


The iPhone ping icon, Airplane mode, battery percentage, water lock, theater mode, alarm silence, etc… are all there.

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.

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Jan 10, 2024 6:51 AM in response to cedar41

“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”


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.


The iPhone ping icon, Airplane mode, battery percentage, water lock, theater mode, alarm silence, etc… are all there.

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.

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