How To Enable Nightstand Mode On iPhone, by Technomentary on YouTube. 2 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Update your iPhone to iOS 17 or later. Open Settings, tap General, then Software Update and install anything offered. StandBy is not available on older versions.
Open Settings and tap StandBy. Turn on the StandBy switch at the top so the feature can start when the phone is charging.
Set your preferences on the same screen. Turn on Night Mode for a red-tinted display in dark rooms, and enable Show Notifications if you want alerts to appear.
Plug your iPhone into a charger and set it down in landscape, meaning sideways. The screen must be locked for StandBy to appear.
Swipe left or right to move between the widget, clock and photo screens.
Swipe up or down on the clock to change its style, or press and hold the screen to edit which widgets show.
Tap the screen to wake the display. Press the side button or lift the phone to portrait to leave StandBy.
Tips and common mistakes
Night Mode switches to red automatically in low light, so a dark bedroom stays easy on your eyes.
StandBy only appears while the phone is charging and locked, so a stand that holds it sideways helps.
If the screen stays dark, check that the StandBy switch is on and that the phone is not in use with an app open.
Questions
Does Nightstand mode work on older iPhones?
Yes. Any iPhone that can run iOS 17 or later supports StandBy, including the iPhone 13, 14 and 15. Update the software first, then turn it on in Settings.
Do I need a MagSafe charger?
No. Any charger works, but the phone has to sit in landscape orientation with the screen locked. A stand makes that easier than a loose cable.
Why is StandBy not showing up when I charge my phone?
Check the StandBy toggle in Settings, make sure the screen is locked, and turn the phone sideways. It also stops if an app is open on screen.
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