Control Center Integration

Quick scan access from Control Center (iOS 18+)

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Control Center integration adds a "Scan Ticket" button to your iOS Control Center. One tap opens NeatPass's camera to scan a new ticket without finding the app first.

iOS 18+ only

Control Center integration requires iOS 18.0 or later.

Requirements

iOS 18.0+

Control Center controls require iOS 18

Latest NeatPass

Ensure you have the latest version from the App Store

Camera permission

Required for ticket scanning

Adding to Control Center

1

Open Control Center

Swipe down from the top-right corner.

2

Edit mode

Long-press any empty space.

3

Add a Control

Tap "Add a Control" and search for NeatPass.

4

Select and position

Tap Scan Ticket, position as desired, tap outside to finish.

Using Scan Ticket

1

Open Control Center

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.

2

Tap NeatPass icon

Tap the camera icon with ticket symbol.

3

Scan

Camera opens immediately. Point at your ticket.

4

Review and save

NeatPass extracts ticket data. Edit if needed, then save.

What you can scan

Paper tickets, PDF tickets on screen, email confirmations, screenshots, printed boarding passes.

Customizing Layout

In Control Center edit mode, drag NeatPass to your preferred position. Common placements: near camera controls, bottom row for thumb reach. You can also resize the control by dragging corner handles.

Removing

Enter Control Center edit mode (long-press any empty area), then tap the - icon on the NeatPass control.

Troubleshooting

NeatPass not in Add a Control list

Check your iOS version in Settings → General → About. Control Center controls require iOS 18.0 or later.

Scan button not working

Go to Settings → NeatPass and enable Camera permission.

Camera doesn't start

Wait a moment for camera to initialize. If stuck, close NeatPass and try again. Restart device if issue persists.

Control not appearing after adding

Restart your device. Re-add the control if necessary.

Access Methods Comparison

MethodBest For
Control CenterQuick scanning at venues, one swipe + one tap
Home Screen WidgetViewing specific passes daily with barcode display
Lock Screen WidgetGlancing at upcoming events without unlocking
App IconFull app features and library management

Related

See home screen widgets for barcode display. Learn about lock screen widgets for quick-glance access. Check the widgets overview for all options.