Control Center

Control Center gives you instant access to the camera, calculator, AirPlay Mirroring, control and playback of currently playing audio, and other handy features. You can also adjust the brightness, lock the screen in portrait orientation, turn wireless services on or off, and turn on AirDrop.

The Control Center screen. In the top row are the Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and Lock Orientation buttons. Below that is the screen brightness control. Below that is Now Playing info with audio playback controls. Below that are the AirDrop and AirPlay buttons. At the bottom are the Flashlight, Clock, Calculator, and Camera buttons.

Open Control Center. Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen (even the Lock screen).

Control audio. Swipe Control Center left to quickly reach audio controls.

The second screen of Control Center showing a song playing, audio playback controls, and audio output options.

If you set up your iPod touch with Bluetooth speakers, headphones, or another device, tap the down arrow to switch the output. For information about setting up iPod touch with devices using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth devices.

Open the currently playing audio app. Tap the song title.

Control home accessories. Swipe Control Center left to reach accessory controls (if you’ve set up accessories in the Home app).

Close Control Center. Swipe down, tap the top of the screen, or press the Home button.

Turn off access to Control Center in apps or on the Lock screen. Go to Settings > Control Center.