Accessing the Control Center on your Apple Watch allows you to quickly adjust settings like Wi-Fi, battery, silent mode, and more. The method to access it depends on the watchOS version you are using.
Accessing Control Center in watchOS 10
If your Apple Watch is running watchOS 10, the process for bringing up the Control Center has changed compared to previous versions.
- Press the Side button once.
This action will display the Control Center with various toggles and information panels.
The provided reference states: "To bring up the Control Center in watchOS 10, you will have to press the Side button once."
Side Button vs. Digital Crown
It's important to note the distinction between the Side button and the Digital Crown in watchOS 10:
- Pressing the Side button once brings up the Control Center.
- Double-pressing the Digital Crown brings up the list of recently used apps.
This contrasts with earlier watchOS versions where swiping up from the watch face was typically used for Control Center.
What is Control Center?
Control Center provides quick access to frequently used controls and settings without needing to open the Settings app. Common items you'll find include:
- Battery percentage
- Toggle Silent Mode
- Toggle Theatre Mode
- Lock your Apple Watch
- Ping your iPhone
- Toggle Wi-Fi
- Toggle Cellular (on cellular models)
- Turn on/off Walkie-Talkie availability
- Find My Devices
You can typically rearrange or add/remove certain controls within the Control Center interface by scrolling to the bottom and tapping "Edit".
Summary: Accessing Control Center (watchOS 10)
Here is a quick summary of how to access Control Center on an Apple Watch running watchOS 10:
- Method: Press the Side button.
- Result: Control Center appears, giving access to quick settings.
