how to bring app controls to control center ?

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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).