How to Stop Your iPhone from Auto Dimming: Easy Settings Guide
Learn how to prevent your iPhone from auto dimming by adjusting Auto-Lock and Auto-Brightness settings quickly and easily.
Video transcript
To stop your iPhone from auto dimming, go toSettings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and set the duration to a longer period or Never. Then, head to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and ensure Auto-Brightness is turned off.
Questions and answers
Why does my iPhone screen keep dimming automatically?
Your iPhone screen dims automatically to conserve battery and reduce eye strain. This is controlled by Auto-Lock and Auto-Brightness settings.
How can I keep my iPhone screen from dimming during videos or reading?
You can extend or disable Auto-Lock duration in Settings > Display & Brightness, and also turn off Auto-Brightness under Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
Does turning off Auto-Brightness affect battery life?
Turning off Auto-Brightness may cause your screen to stay brighter than necessary, which can impact battery life slightly, so adjust brightness manually as needed.