Using the iPhone 14 Plus Like a Pro
- What is an Always-On Display?
Always-On Display is the feature that keeps your screen dimmed but displaying the time and date, on a locked iPhone 14 Plus. Meanwhile, with a low-power capability, users are being provided with a seamless user experience-just glance at your device without waking it up.
2. How to Turn On Always-On Display
Getting Started with the Always-On Display on the iPhone 14 Plus Follow these steps to get started with the Always-On Display on your iPhone 14 Plus:
- Launch Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Go to Display & Brightness: Scroll down and select the Display & Brightness option.
- Activate Always-On Display: Locate the Always On option, then slide to toggle it on.
Once it is on, your iPhone will ensure the relevant information when the screen is off is shown for easy convenience.
3. How to Customize Always-On Display Settings
Always-On Display settings can be customized within your iPhone to further make the user experience great. How to make the adjustments is explained below.
3.1 How to Adjust the Brightness of the Display
You can adjust the brightness of the Always-On Display according to your preference:
- You need to enter Settings and then **Display & Brightness.
Brightness slider: Use to find a comfortable level.
3.2 Choose What Information to Display
You can choose what notifications and widgets appear on your Always-On Display:
- Open the Lock Screen: Long press on the lock screen to customize.
- Tap Customize: In this menu, you can add widgets like weather, calendar, and more to display while your phone is locked.
3.3 Focus Mode Settings
With Focus Modes, like Do Not Disturb, you can set up what notifications show up on your Always-On Display. Here's how: Go to Settings > Focus, then customize your settings.
4. Battery Life Considerations
Always-On Display is designed and optimized to use a very minimal amount of battery life; however, here are a couple of ways to make sure it doesn't hit the battery life too much:
4.1 Limit Notifications
Limit your notifications. This may reduce how many notifications show up on your AOD, which use additional battery life. You can manage your notifications through Settings > Notifications.
4.2 Use Dark Wallpapers
Utilizing a dark wallpaper will conserve battery life on OLED screens because black pixels consume no power. Go through Settings > Wallpaper to select a darker theme.
5. Troubleshooting Always-On Display
If you experience any issues with your Always-On Display, you can try the following to troubleshoot them:
5.1 Restart Your Device
This will often address minor bugs. Long press on the power key until you are presented with the "slide to power off" option.
5.2 Check for Software Updates
Make sure that your iPhone has the latest update available for iOS. Steps to check for updates: Settings > General > Software Update.
5.3 Reset All Settings
You can even reset all settings. This may resolve the conflicts without erasing any of your data. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings.
6. Pro Tips Using Always-On Display
The following are some expert tips to get the best experience in Always On Display:
6.1 Smart Use of Widgets
Personalize your AOD with relevant widgets. You may want to have calendar events, weather updates, and reminders so that important information is available in a glimpse.
6.2 Activity Tracking
Activate the AOD to monitor fitness activity and health statistics if you have recorded this data in the Health app. This will keep you up-to-date with daily progress of these metrics.
6.3 Night Mode
Make sure to use the Night Shift or True Tone settings for reducing blue light exposure in the evening. This setting will let you have a more restful night while still utilizing the AOD.
7. Conclusion
The AOD on the iPhone 14 Plus is great for keeping you connected and informed without making constant awakenings of the device. Personalize the display settings to your taste, tame the notifications, and follow some recommendations for proper use. Check the time, your notifications, or your health-the AOD offers almost endless possibilities for enhancing daily smartphone work.
To learn more about Always-On Display and other features on the iPhone 14 Plus, refer to Apple's support page: https://support.apple.com.