How to Access Control Center from Lock Screen

Charlotte Bayley

Updated: January 11, 2024

Control Center gives iOS users quick access to commonly used controls and settings. There are 2 options to quickly access Control Center from lock screen of iPhone/iPad.

Option 1: Swipe up to Access Control Center

Wake up the screen, then swipe up from the bottom of the Lock screen.

Option 2: Use Assistive Touch to Access Control Center

Once you have enabled Assistive Touch, you can use it to access Control Center instantly. To do this: Wake up your iPhone/iPad, open the AssistiveTouch menu and then tap on Control Center.

With the same ways as above, you can access Notification Center from Lock screen.

If you cannot access to Control Center from the lock screen. Go to Settings > Control Center, turn on the button next to Access on Lock Screen.