How to turn on Lock Screen features on iPhone

You can allow access to features like Control Center, widgets, and media controls on the iPhone Lock Screen.

Last updated: October 16, 2026 9:27 pm

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You can make some commonly used features, such as Control Center, widgets, and media playback controls, available on the Lock Screen for easy access when iPhone is locked. You choose them below Allow Access When Locked, in Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode settings.

Open Settings and then tap Face ID & Passcode (on an iPhone with Face ID) or Touch ID & Passcode (on an iPhone with a Home button).
Turn on options below Allow Access When Locked.

A Medical ID can also hold your medical information and emergency contacts, so first responders and others can view them on your iPhone when it’s locked.

Turning off Lock Screen access to a feature keeps someone who has your iPhone from viewing any personal information it might contain, like an upcoming event in the Calendar widget. The tradeoff? You lose quick access to that information yourself.

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Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.