How to Configure the iPhone Action Button

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open Action Button settings

   Open the Settings app from your Home Screen. Scroll down and tap on the Action Button menu item to view the customization interface.

2. 1 min

   Select your primary action

   Swipe left or right through the carousel of available actions. You can select Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Magnifier, Shortcut, or Accessibility features.

   Note: Selecting 'No Action' disables the button entirely.
3. 45 sec

   Specify the action parameters

   If you choose a complex action like Camera or Shortcut, a secondary menu appears below the carousel. Tap this menu to define specific settings, such as opening a specific camera mode or executing a pre-built automation.

   Note: Shortcut selection requires you to have existing shortcuts in your Shortcuts library.
4. 30 sec

   Verify the button function

   Exit the Settings app to your Home Screen or any app. Press and hold the Action Button firmly for approximately one second to trigger your assigned action.

   Note: A visual indicator appears in the Dynamic Island to confirm the action has been triggered.