How to Use & Customize the Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro
Apple unveiled its latest flagships, theiPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, at the Wonderlust event on September 12. While Apple switched to the USB-C port that users have been demanding for a long time, there was another key hardware feature that caught everyone’s attention. It’s the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models. The new Action Button replaces the mute slider on the iPhone 15 Pro models and functions as a programmable hotkey to open a desired app, record voice memos with a click, or even shortcuts. So, if you are curious, let me tell you what you can do with the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
What Is the Action Button and How Does It Work?
TheAction Button on iPhone 15 Promodels is a small clickable button above the volume buttons, placed in the exact same position as the mute switch on non-Pro models and older iPhones. Though it still acts as a mute/ringer switch by default, it can be customized to perform a number of functions (explained in detail below). To perform any action, you need topress and hold the Action Button, and you will receive fine-tuned haptic feedback, which is a great addition to the overall user experience.
While the mute slider on the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus might feel like the better choice to many, the advantage of the Action Button is that you can program the button to perform some pre-defined functions or launch a custom Shortcut. Here are all the actions you can perform with the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max:
Note:The Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro series only works when you press and hold the button. Simply pressing the button once won’t do anything.
How to Customize Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro
Since the Action Button can be customized to suit your needs, here are all the functions that you can assign to it.
Turning on/off the torch, switching between ringing and silent mode, opening the voice memo app, and toggling between Focus modes are some of the basic customizations you can perform with the all-new action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Additionally, there are some advanced actions you can perform using the Action button, and we have explained them in detail below:
1.Open a Certain Camera Mode
2.Use a Shortcutor Open Apps
Note: You can also use Shortcuts to quickly accessChatGPT-based Siri Pro shortcut on iPhone. Also, do check out our list of thebest Siri shortcutsto bring unique functionality to this button.
3. Activate an Accessibility Feature
And that’s it. This is how you customize the new Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. While you are here, check out some coolnew cases for your iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, as older iPhone 14 Pro cases arenot compatiblewith the Action Button. That said, What are your thoughts on the Action button? Do tell us in the comments below.
Vikhyat Rishi
Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.
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