Night mode on iPhone can refer to two different features: Night Mode for photos (in the Camera app) and Night Shift for screen color warmth. Here’s how to use both. Night mode (photos)
- What it is: Automatically activates in low-light scenes to brighten photos without flash.
- How to use:
- Open the Camera app and frame your shot.
- In low-light conditions, a crescent moon icon appears at the top of the screen. When Night mode is active, the icon and a slider for exposure appear.
- Tap the moon icon to adjust the exposure time (from about 1 second up to several seconds). Longer exposures capture more light but require steady hands or a tripod.
- The camera will process the shot with the longer exposure automatically after you tap the shutter.
- Tips:
- Use a tripod or set the exposure longer for best results in very dark scenes.
- Night mode works automatically on supported models; on some models you can force it on or off via the moon icon.
- If you don’t want Night mode, optical, or longer exposure, keep the icon off or lower the exposure time.
Night Shift (screen color warmth)
- What it is: Shifts colors to warmer tones in the evening to reduce blue light and help with sleep.
- How to enable:
- Open Settings, then Display & Brightness.
- Tap Night Shift.
- You can turn it on manually or schedule it (e.g., from sunset to sunrise or a custom time range).
- Quick control:
- On iPhones with iOS that support Control Center customization, you can press and hold the Brightness control in Control Center to toggle Night Shift on or off, and access scheduling.
If you’re looking for a specific model or iOS version, I can tailor the steps to that device.
