Turn Off Always On Display on iPhone

How to Turn Off Always On Display on iPhone and Save Battery Life.

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Learn how to disable Always On Display on your iPhone to save battery and reduce screen time. I’ll show you the steps to turn off this feature that keeps your lock screen visible, which can be useful if you prefer more privacy or want to conserve battery power.

How to Turn Off Always On Display on iPhone.

Demonstrated on iOS 18.5 with iPhone 16 Pro Max Titanium Black 256 GB version Global model A3296 – MYWV3ZD/A

Which iPhones Have Always On Display?

Always On Display is available on:

• iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max
• iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max

If you have one of these models running iOS 16 or later, you can follow these steps to manage your always-on display settings.

How to Turn Off Always On Display Completely

Here’s how to disable the feature:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Tap Display & Brightness.
3. Scroll down and select Always On Display.
4. Toggle off Always On Display.

That’s it! Your screen will now turn off completely when locked.

Alternative: Dim the Always On Display Instead

If you don’t want to disable it completely, you can reduce brightness:

1. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display.
2. Enable Dim Wallpaper to make it less bright.
3. Toggle off Show Notifications if you want a cleaner look.

How This Affects Battery Life

Disabling Always On Display can help save battery, especially if:

• You check your phone frequently (the screen won’t stay on unnecessarily).
• You use a bright wallpaper (darker screens consume less power).

In real-world use, turning it off can add 1-2 hours of extra battery life depending on usage.

Temporarily Disable It with Focus Modes

If you only want it off at certain times (like at night), try this:

1. Open Settings > Focus.
2. Select a Focus mode (e.g., Sleep or Work).
3. Tap Options and turn off Always On Display.

Now, it will automatically disable when that Focus mode is active.

Final Thoughts

Disabling Always On Display is a quick way to save battery and reduce distractions. If you found this guide helpful, let me know in the comments why you turned it off.