Marker uses Apple system surfaces to keep capture available outside the main app.
System controls
Keep Marker in the system controls you already reach for.
Control Center gives Marker a fast system-level entry point when the recording is already happening and every extra tap costs attention.
Best for
System reachability
Core action
Fast open and capture
Pairs with
Shortcuts and widgets
Control Center
Apple surface
1
Add Marker from the system controls gallery.
2
Place the control where you naturally start recording workflows.
3
Open Marker or trigger the configured capture surface from Control Center.
4
Continue organizing and exporting inside Marker.
Best for
System reachability
Core action
Fast open and capture
Pairs with
Shortcuts and widgets
Control Center is part of the public Marker production rollout.
The control story complements widgets, Shortcuts, Apple Watch, and live activity surfaces.
Workflow
How Control Center works with Marker
- 1
Add Marker from the system controls gallery.
- 2
Place the control where you naturally start recording workflows.
- 3
Open Marker or trigger the configured capture surface from Control Center.
- 4
Continue organizing and exporting inside Marker.
Setup
Get started
Install the current Marker release.
Open Control Center customization.
Add the Marker control.
Use it as the fastest path back to live capture.
Use cases
Where it fits
Jump back to Marker during an active recording.
Pair a system control with Watch or Shortcuts workflows.
Keep Marker reachable without hunting for the app icon.
FAQ
Control Center questions
Is Control Center support public?
Yes. Control Center is part of the public Marker surface going live with the current production rollout.
Why use Control Center instead of opening the app?
Control Center keeps Marker close to the surfaces creators already use while recording, streaming, or reviewing.
Does Control Center replace Shortcuts?
No. Control Center is a fast system entry point, while Shortcuts is better for custom multi-step automations.