If you use your iPhone at night, you’ve probably noticed that the bright blue light emitted by your device’s screen is making it difficult for you to sleep and see. Fortunately, Night Shift mode on your iPhone can help alleviate this problem by reducing the blue light emitted by your screen and shifting colors to warmer tones that are easier on the eyes. In this post, I will show you how to enable and schedule Night Shift mode on your iPhone.
What is Night Shift on iPhone?
Night Shift mode on the iPhone is a feature that reduces the amount of blue light emitted from the device’s screen during the evening and at night. This feature works by adjusting the screen’s color temperature to a warmer tone, which helps reduce disruption to the natural sleep-wake cycle caused by exposure to blue light. Users can manually enable Night Shift mode or schedule it to automatically turn on and off at specific times, making it a convenient tool for promoting better sleep and reducing eye strain.
Uses of Night Shift Mode
- Better reading experience
- Reduced eye strain and fatigue
- Create a more natural-looking display
- Help improve focus and productivity during extended use
- Improved sleep with minimum disruption and promoted better sleep
Advantages and Disadvantages of Night Shift
Advantages
- Reduces eye strain
- Promotes better sleep
- Improves focus and productivity
- Creates a more natural-looking display
- Creates a more comfortable viewing experience
- Can be scheduled to turn on and off automatically
Disadvantages
- May affect battery life
- May affect color accuracy for photo and video editing
How to Enable Night Shift Mode on iPhone
There are two ways to enable Night Shift mode on your iPhone:
Method 1: Using Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone
- Scroll down and click on “Display & Brightness”
- Tap on “Night Shift”
- Toggle on “Scheduled” to enable this option
Once you have enabled the “Scheduled” option for Night Shift mode, you can adjust the color temperature of your iPhone’s display by sliding the adjustment bar below it to make your screen appear “Cooler” or “Warmer” according to your personal preferences. You can also adjust the “Color Temperature” slider to your liking.
Method 2: Using Control Center
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of your Home screen to open Control Center
- Press and hold the brightness bar
- Tap the “Night Shift” button to enable it
Note: If you want to turn off Night Shift on your iPhone, Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Tap Night Shift > Turn it off.
How to Schedule Night Shift Mode on iPhone
- Once you Toggle on the “Scheduled” option
- Choose either “Sunset to Sunrise” or “Custom Schedule” based on your preference
- If you choose “Custom Schedule”, set the start and end times for Night Shift mode to turn on and off
Once Night Shift is scheduled, it will turn on and off automatically based on your selected settings, providing a more comfortable viewing experience and potentially improving your sleep quality.
Wrapping up…
In conclusion, Now your night shift mode is scheduled and will activate automatically according to your preferred time. If you find Night Shift helpful in reducing eye strain, you can reduce screen brightness and blue light emissions by using True Tone. Remember to prioritize your eye health and take regular breaks from your screen to prevent eye strain.
FAQ
What is dark mode vs Night Shift on iPhone?
Dark mode on the iPhone changes the color scheme of the user interface to use dark colors, while Night Shift adjusts the color temperature of the screen to reduce blue light emission and make it easier on the eyes in low-light conditions.
Which mode is better for the eyes?
Dark Mode and Night Shift both aim to reduce eye strain and improve readability in low-light conditions, but Dark Mode is generally considered more effective at reducing eye strain, especially in bright environments. However, it ultimately depends on personal preference and how each mode affects one’s eyes.
