How To Reduce Blue Light On iPhone?
All the screens we interact with emit significant amounts of blue light, which is generally harmless during the day. However, at night, blue light can trick your brain into thinking it’s daytime, possibly interfering with your ability to fall asleep.
While research on the effect of blue light on sleep isn’t conclusive, reducing exposure before bedtime might help, especially if you have trouble winding down at night.
How do you reduce blue light on iPhone, iPad, and Mac using Night Shift?
For iPhone or iPad users, the Night Shift feature can help filter out blue light by adjusting the screen to a warmer tone. Here’s how to enable it:
- Open Settings and tap Display & Brightness.
- Select Night Shift to access customization options.
- To activate it right away, toggle Manually Enable Until Tomorrow. This will apply the warmer screen tone until the next day.
- Alternatively, you can set a Scheduled time for Night Shift to automatically turn on and off. Set the start and end times according to your sleep schedule.
- You can also choose to have Night Shift turn on at sunset and off at sunrise by adjusting your Location Services settings under Privacy & Security > System Services.
Once Night Shift is on, you can adjust the screen’s warmth using the slider to find a balance between comfort and screen clarity.
Can you enable Night Shift from the Control Center on iPhone or iPad?
Yes, Night Shift mode can easily be toggled on from the Control Center:
- Swipe down to open the Control Center.
- Press firmly on the Brightness control.
- Tap the Night Shift button (orange) to enable or disable it quickly.
How do you enable Night Shift on a Mac?
If you’re using a Mac, you can also activate Night Shift by going to:
- System Settings > Displays.
- Click the Night Shift button in the bottom-right corner.
- From there, you can manually turn it on, schedule it, or adjust the warmth of the screen to your preference.
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