Night Shift automatically shifts the colors of your iPhone 17’s display towards the warmer end of the spectrum during the evening hours, reducing the amount of blue light your eyes are exposed to. This article will walk you through how to turn on Night Shift on your iPhone 17 so you can enjoy a more comfortable viewing experience and potentially improve your sleep quality.
How to Turn On and Use Night Shift on iPhone 17
There are two simple ways to turn on Night Shift on your iPhone 17: through the Settings app or the Control Center.
Method 1: Turn On via Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone. You’ll find it on your home screen as a gray gear icon.
- Scroll down and tap Display & Brightness.
- Tap Night Shift.
- You can either:
- Toggle Scheduled on to have Night Shift automatically turn on and off at set times. By default, it runs from sunset to sunrise, but you can customize the schedule by selecting your preferred start and end times.
- Or tap Manually Enable Until Tomorrow to turn on Night Shift immediately and keep it active until the next day.
- Adjust the Color Temperature slider to your preference. Sliding to the right increases warmth (more yellow), while sliding left makes the display cooler.
Method 2: Turn On via Control Center
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone’s screen to open the Control Center.
- Press and hold the Brightness bar.
- Tap the Night Shift button that appears below the brightness slider.
- This will immediately activate Night Shift mode.
Additional Tips
- Scheduling Night Shift means you don’t have to remember to activate it every night; your phone will handle it automatically.
- Adjusting the color temperature allows you to find the right balance for comfort and visibility.
- Night Shift is designed to complement other features like True Tone and Dark Mode for the best eye comfort experience.
How can I adjust the Night Shift color temperature for less eye strain?
To adjust the color temperature of Night Shift on your iPhone 17 for less eye strain, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Display & Brightness.
- Select Night Shift.
- Here, you’ll see a slider labeled “Color Temperature” or similar.
- Move the slider to the right to increase the warmth of the display colors (more amber/yellow tones), which is generally easier on the eyes and reduces blue light more effectively.
- Move the slider to the left for a cooler display with less warmth, if you prefer a less intense color shift.
For less eye strain, it’s usually best to set the color temperature closer to the warmer end (slider toward the right), but adjust it to whatever feels most comfortable for your eyes.
Enabling Night Shift on your iPhone 17 is a small change that can have a big impact on your nighttime phone use and sleep quality. By shifting your screen colors to warmer tones, it helps ease eye strain and supports your body’s natural rhythm for better rest.
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