The iOS Control Panel is a tool that iPhone and iPad users are familiar with. It’s available from macOS Big Sur, and here we’ll walk you through how to configure macOS Control Center to make the most of it.
The macOS Control Center is an intuitive tool that gives quick access to many OS functions and controls such as activation or Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You can of course manage the brightness, the sound level or even AirDrop. Apple allows you to configure it as you wish to make it a tool that adapts to your habits. Also consider the widgets in the notification center for a truly personalized experience.
But let’s get back to our heads: here we are going to see how to customize the Control Center in macOS.
How to configure macOS Control Center
We remind you that your Mac must have macOS Big Sur or later, the Control Center is not available on previous versions of the OS.
- Click on the menu Apple after that System Preferences.
- Select the icon in the window Dock and menu bar.
- On the left column you have all the functions that can integrate the control center.
- From there, select the options you prefer. You can remove a function such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth to place it in the menu bar for example. Or add the management of brightness (Screen) or volume (Sound) which are not present by default.
- Some functions such as Do not disturb or Screen mirroring, in addition to selecting the display periods: In activity phase Where Always.
- It is possible to add via the section Other modules optional functions: Accessibility Shortcuts and User Switching.
You have now customized the control center and menu bar as a bonus if you wanted to. Do not hesitate to return to it to refine over time according to your uses.
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