What Is the Action Button?
The Action Button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch on supported iPhone models. You can assign it to useful actions instead of using it only to change sound modes.
How to Customize It
1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Action Button. 3. Swipe through the available actions. 4. Choose an action such as Camera, Flashlight, Focus or Shortcut. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions if additional setup is required. 6. Press and hold the Action Button to activate your selection.
Useful Ideas
Choose Camera for quick photos, Flashlight for dark environments, Voice Memo for recording, or Shortcut to run a custom workflow. You can also assign Focus modes.
Can It Do More?
The Shortcuts option can launch a shortcut you have created. This allows the button to perform different tasks based on your personal setup.
Compatibility
The Action Button is available on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and supported later models. Available options depend on your device and iOS version.