The features described in this guide are available on iOS 18 and above.
Quickly access Claude app functionality from your Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button on iOS. This article will explain how to add the Claude app into these areas.
Add Claude app to your Lock Screen
Tap and hold your Lock Screen to open Customize Wallpaper
Tap Customize
Choose Lock Screen
Click on an empty area on either of the two bottom circular slots
Scroll to add “Open Claude”
Click “Done” on the top right corner
You’ll now be able to tap and hold to open the Claude app from your Lock Screen.
Add Claude app to Control Center
Swipe down from the upper right side of your screen to open the Control Center
Tap & Hold to add a control
Tap “Add a Control”
Scroll to add “Open Claude”
You’ll now be able to access the Claude app from your Control Center.
Use the Action Button to Open Claude app
Open the Settings app
Go into the “Action Button” settings
Swipe until you see "Controls"
Click "Choose a Control..."
Scroll to “Open Claude”
Click back into Settings
You’ll now be able to Hold to Open the Action Button to access the Claude app.