How do I turn the light off on my iPhone at night?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

To turn off the light on your iPhone at night, you can use the Night Shift feature. Night Shift is a built-in feature that adjusts the color temperature of your device’s display, reducing the amount of blue light emitted. This helps to reduce eye strain and potentially improve sleep quality.

There are two ways to turn Night Shift on and off on your iPhone. Let me explain each method in detail:

Method 1: Using Control Center
1. Open Control Center by swiping down from the upper-right corner of the screen on iPhone X or later models. For iPhone models with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. In Control Center, you’ll see various icons representing different settings. Look for the “Brightness” control icon, which looks like a sun.
3. Firmly press the Brightness control icon (or long-press on older iPhone models) to expand it.
4. Once expanded, you’ll see the Night Shift icon, represented by a crescent moon. Tap on the Night Shift icon to turn it on or off. When Night Shift is enabled, the icon will be highlighted.

Method 2: Using Settings
1. Go to your iPhone’s home screen and open the “Settings” app.
2. In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Display & Brightness”.
3. On the Display & Brightness screen, you’ll find various options related to your iPhone’s display settings. Look for the “Night Shift” option.
4. Tap on “Night Shift” to access its settings.
5. Here, you can manually turn Night Shift on or off by toggling the switch next to “Scheduled” or “Manual”. When Night Shift is enabled, the switch will be green. You can also adjust the color temperature to your preference by dragging the slider below.
6. If you want Night Shift to turn on automatically at certain times, you can set a schedule by tapping on “From To” and selecting the desired start and end times.

By using either of these methods, you can easily turn off the light on your iPhone at night and reduce the blue light emitted by the display. This can be particularly helpful if you use your iPhone before bed, as it may promote better sleep quality.

I hope this explanation helps you in turning off the light on your iPhone at night. If you have any further questions or need assistance with any other iPhone features, feel free to ask!