how to bring app controls to control center ?
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To bring app controls to the Control Center, you can use the new controls feature introduced in iOS 18. Controls are a type of widget that provide quick access to your app's key actions and can be placed in system spaces like the Control Center, lock screen, or action button. Here's a brief overview of how you can implement this:
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Understand Controls: Controls are similar to widgets and are built using WidgetKit. They can be either buttons, which perform discrete actions, or toggles, which change a boolean state.
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Create a Control: Use the new controls API to define a control by specifying its type, symbol, and app intent. This makes the control available in the controls gallery for users to add to their Control Center.
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Customize and Configure: You can make controls user-configurable, allowing users to choose specific actions or settings. For example, you can create a productivity timer control that users can start or stop from the Control Center.
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Integration: Ensure your control integrates well with the system by providing a symbol, title, tint, color, and additional content. This helps the system display the control contextually in different spaces.
For a detailed guide on building and integrating controls, you can refer to the session Extend your app’s controls across the system (00:01:11).
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