How to Customize Your iPhone’s Control Center in iOS 18
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How to Customize Your iPhone’s Control Center in iOS 18

How to Customize Your iPhone's Control Center in iOS 18

The latest iOS update brings powerful customization options to yours iPhone‘s Control Center, making it more versatile than ever. Here’s how to customize it:
To access Control Center, swipe down from the top right corner and now follow the steps mentioned below to customize and customize Control Center.

Add new controls

  • Open Control Center
  • Tap the + button in the upper left corner
  • Select “Add a Control” at the bottom of the screen
  • Browse the available controls or use the search bar
  • Tap the desired control to add it

Organize your checks

  • Open Control Center
  • Press the + button to enter edit mode
  • Drag and drop controls to rearrange them
  • Resize controls by dragging the handle in the lower right corner
  • Create multiple pages by adding more controls than will fit on one screen

Remove controls

  • Open Control Center
  • Press the + button
  • Tap the – symbol on any control you want to remove

Professional tips

  • You can create up to 15 pages of controls
  • Navigate between pages by swiping up/down or using dots on the right edge
  • Use the new power button in the upper right corner to quickly shut down the device
  • Add app shortcuts as controls for faster access
  • Separate connection controls (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) for individual access

Bonus features

  • Group similar controls together for better organization
  • Leave spaces between controls for easier tapping
  • Use larger sizes for frequently used controls
  • Add shortcuts to favorite apps directly in Control Center

To exit customization mode, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen or tap outside the control center area. Your changes will be saved automatically.
Remember: iOS 18.1 introduces a recovery options under Settings > Control Center if you want to return to the default settings.
Now your iPhone’s Control Center can be perfectly tailored to your needs, with your most used controls right at your fingertips.