The iPhone 15 Pro, Apple’s latest flagship, comes packed with a plethora of features. One of the standout features is the all-new Action button. This button offers a quick way to access your favorite features on the iPhone. Let’s explore how to customize the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro to suit your needs.
What Is the New Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro
Apple has recently released the iPhone 15 Pro, and one of its new features is the Action button. This button is located on the side of the phone and can be customized to trigger a specific function. The Action button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch that was present on previous iPhone models.
So, what can you do with the Action button? Here are some of the functions that you can assign to it:
Launch the Camera app to take a quick photo or selfie.
Record an instant voice memo
Activate Siri
Turn on the flashlight
Take a screenshot
Open a specific app
The Action button is a useful addition to the iPhone 15 Pro, as it allows users to quickly access certain functions without having to navigate through menus or use the touchscreen. It is also customizable, so you can assign the function that you use the most to the button.
However, some users may miss the Ring/Silent switch that was present on previous iPhone models. The Action button can still be used to silence the phone, but it requires a different gesture. Instead of flipping a switch, you need to press and hold the button to activate the “Do Not Disturb” mode.
Overall, the Action button is a welcome addition to the iPhone 15 Pro, as it provides a quick and easy way to access certain functions. Whether you use it to take a photo, record a memo, or activate Siri, the Action button is sure to come in handy.
How to Customize the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro
The Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro is a game-changer, offering users a quick and convenient way to access their favorite features. By customizing it, you can enhance your iPhone experience and boost your productivity.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap Action Button.
Swipe through and select one of the following options:
Silent Mode: Switch between Silent and Ring for calls and alerts.
Focus: Turn Focus on to silence notifications and filter out distractions.
If you have different Focus modes already created, you can select which one you want to enable from here. Otherwise, the default option will be to enable Do Not Disturb mode.
Camera: Open the Camera app to capture a moment.
From here, you can also select one of the following options:
Photo
Selfie
Video
Portrait
Portrait Selfie
Flashlight: Turn on extra light when you need it.
Voice Memo: Record personal notes, musical ideas, and more.
Magnifier: Turn your iPhone into a magnifying glass to zoom in on and detect objects near you.
Shortcut: Open an app or run your favorite shortcut.
Once you have made your selection, tap the < Settings button in the top left corner to save your changes.
Now, all you’ll need to do is press and release the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max and the action will be performed! Depending on which action you selected, there may be a delay between the moment that you release the button and when the action is actually performed. Chances are, this is going to be more relevant for those who plan on activating a Shortcut with the Action Button, so it’s important to keep in mind that it might not be instantaneous.
Those who are frustrated with the removal of the dedicated Mute Switch, but opt to use the Action Button for something else, you have another way to turn the sound on and off. All you’ll need to do is access the Ring/Silent modes from the Control Center.
Conclusion
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that Apple will continue to improve the functionality of the Action Button in the future. The biggest downside, at least at the time of this writing, is that it doesn’t seem as though there are multiple gestures that can be performed.
What we mean is that it’s pretty awesome to have a dedicated Action Button on the iPhone, but we’d like to see more options. Some example of this include being able to map different actions to a double- or triple-press of the Action Button. Perhaps this will come in a future update, or maybe it will be buried within the Accessibility settings.
Nevertheless, after seeing how useful the Action Button is on the Apple Watch Ultra (and now Watch Ultra 2), we’re ecstatic to see that it has come to the iPhone. Even if that means that Apple decided to get rid of the Mute Switch that was present ever since the original iPhone was released all the way back in 2007.
Andrew is a freelance writer based on the East Coast of the US.
He has written for a variety of sites over the years, including iMore, Android Central, Phandroid, and a few others. Now, he spends his days working for an HVAC company, while moonlighting as a freelance writer at night.
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