Access Control Center on your iPhone - Apple Support (original) (raw)
The way you open and close Control Center depends on the type of device that you have. Find your device model below, then follow the steps. Or learn how to open Control Center on your iPad.
- To open Control Center, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
- To close Control Center, swipe up from the bottom of the screen or tap the screen.
If you swipe too close to the top-center of your screen, you might open Notification Center instead of Control Center.
- To open Control Center, swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen.
- To close Control Center, tap the top of the screen or press the Home button.
Need to quickly adjust the brightness of your display or record your iPhone screen? You can customize Control Center to access your favorite apps, settings, and features with just a few taps.
In iOS 18, you can also swipe up and down from the top-right edge in Control Center to quickly access options for Music, your Home devices, and controls for iPhone features like AirDrop or Satellite.
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Published Date: March 13, 2025