Adding the Screen Recording control to your iPhone's Control Center makes it quick and easy to capture your screen activity. This built-in feature allows you to record tutorials, gameplay, app demos, and more with just a few taps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Add Screen Recording
To customize your Control Center and include the Screen Recording option, follow these simple steps:
Accessing Control Center Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Control Center.
Adding the Screen Recording Control
- In the Control Center settings, you'll see two sections: "Included Controls" (items already in your Control Center) and "More Controls" (items you can add).
- Scroll down to the "More Controls" section.
- Locate "Screen Recording." It often has a red circle with a white circle inside next to it, indicating it's an addable control.
- Tap the green plus (+) button next to "Screen Recording" to add it to your "Included Controls."
- Optional: You can reorder your controls by dragging the three horizontal lines next to any control in the "Included Controls" section, allowing you to position Screen Recording wherever you prefer for quick access.
How to Use Screen Recording on iPhone
Once you've added the Screen Recording control to your Control Center, accessing and using it is straightforward:
- To open Control Center:
- On iPhones with Face ID (no Home button): Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen.
- On iPhones with a Home button: Swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen.
- Locate the Screen Recording icon, which appears as a small circle with another circle inside of it. This distinct icon signifies the screen recording function.
- To start recording: Tap the Screen Recording icon. It will typically provide a 3-second countdown before it begins recording your screen.
- To stop recording: Tap the red status bar located at the very top of your screen (or tap the Screen Recording icon in Control Center again). A pop-up will appear; confirm by tapping "Stop."
- Pro Tip: For more options, press and hold (long-press) the Screen Recording icon in Control Center before starting a recording. This allows you to choose whether to include audio from your microphone or select a specific app for the recording to be saved to (e.g., Photos, or compatible third-party apps like Zoom or Messenger).
Where Your Recordings Are Saved
By default, all your screen recordings are automatically saved to your Photos app in your camera roll, making them easy to find and share.
For more information on customizing Control Center, you can visit the official Apple Support page: Use and customize Control Center on your iPhone
