How to Customize the iPad Control Center
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tested on
- iPadOS 18.4 - iPad Pro M4
- You will need
- iPad running iPadOS 14 or later
Step by step
Open the Control Center settings
Open the Settings app from your Home Screen. Scroll down the left-hand sidebar and tap on Control Center to access the customization menu.
Add new controls
Locate the 'More Controls' section at the bottom of the screen. Tap the green plus (+) icon next to any feature to immediately add it to your Control Center layout.
Note: Added controls move automatically to the 'Included Controls' list at the top.Remove existing controls
Look at the 'Included Controls' list at the top. Tap the red minus (-) icon next to any control you wish to remove, then confirm your choice by tapping the Remove button that appears.
Note: Standard system controls like Brightness and Volume cannot be removed.Rearrange your layout
Press and hold the three-line drag handle icon located to the right of any control in the 'Included Controls' list. Drag the item to your preferred position and release to lock it into place.
Note: The position in this list determines the icon location in the Control Center panel.Test your changes
Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPad screen to open the Control Center. Confirm that your additions, removals, and positioning reflect your recent adjustments in the settings menu.