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In this video, we’ll help you locate the Home button on your iPad screen. Whether you’re new to iPads or just need a refresher, follow our easy guide to unde...
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- If your iPad has a Home button
- If your iPad doesn't have a Home button
- Use the volume buttons
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Learn about the buttons and switches on your iPad.
Top button
Press to wake your device or put it to sleep. Press and hold the top button to turn your device off or on.
Home button
Use the Home button to unlock your iPad or make purchases using Touch ID. Press the Home button once to go to the Home screen. Press and hold to activate Siri.
Volume buttons
Use to adjust the volume when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games.
Top button
Press to wake your device or put it to sleep. Press and hold the top button to activate Siri. If your iPad has Touch ID, use the top button to unlock your iPad or make purchases using Touch ID.
Volume buttons
Use to adjust the volume when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games.
On many iPad models, by default the volume button closest to the top button increases the volume and the volume button furthest from the top button decreases the volume, regardless of how you hold your iPad:
Dynamic volume buttons adjust automatically as you rotate your iPad. So you increase volume with the button on the right or top, and you decrease volume with the button on the left or bottom, regardless of how you hold your iPad.
These iPad models feature always-on, dynamic volume buttons:
•iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
•iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
•iPad (10th generation)
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