The iPhone display stays on while you’re looking at it, but it dims and eventually locks, for your security, when you look away for a while. If you need the display to stay on longer, for example when you’re navigating with Maps, you can change how long it takes iPhone to automatically dim and lock.
On supported models, there’s another option. With the Always-On display setting, a dimmed version of your Lock Screen stays visible, even when your iPhone is locked.
Change when iPhone automatically locks
You can decide how long it takes for iPhone to lock automatically.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Display & Brightness and then tap Auto-Lock.
- Choose a length of time.
Note: Delaying or preventing Auto-Lock may increase power consumption.
Keep your Lock Screen visible with Always-On display
On a supported model, the Always-On display setting keeps a dimmed version of your Lock Screen visible, even while your iPhone is locked. A quick glance at the dimmed screen shows essential information, like notifications, the date and time, and what’s in your widgets.
The display turns off automatically when iPhone is face down, obstructed from view, or not near a paired Apple Watch. It also turns off at your usual bedtime, while Low Power Mode or Sleep Focus is on, while Continuity Camera is in use, and when a CarPlay session begins.
Always-On display is on by default, but you can turn it off.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Display & Brightness, then turn off Always On Display.
Quick tip: With Always-On display turned on, you can choose whether your Lock Screen shows your wallpaper or notifications. Go to the Settings app and tap Display & Brightness, then tap Always On Display and turn Show Wallpaper or Show Notifications on or off.
