How to Change iPhone Sleep Mode Settings If Your Screen Dims Too Fast

Tired of your iPad or iPhone screen going dim while you're trying to watch Netflix? Do you want to read an article or watch a movie without constantly having to wake up your iPhone or iPad from sleep mode? We've already given you the answer to, "why is my auto-lock grayed out?", as well as a tip on how to adjust your Lock screen Notifications. Now, we'll teach you how to turn off the auto-brightness feature and change your iPhone's Lock screen time, the amount of time between last use and when your iOS device goes to sleep. Auto-lock and screen dimming are two answers to the question of how to save battery on an iPhone or iPad, but if you want to find out how to turn off auto-lock and auto-brightness, here's how.

Related: How to Switch Your iPhone to Dark Mode with iOS 13

In a previous update, Apple hid the controls for toggling auto-brightness on or off. This change in settings has proven to be an annoyance to users who prefer to control the appearance of their screen, especially when an iPhone or iPad is being used for entertainment purposes. We've uncovered the lost controls for both auto-lock and auto-brightness on your smartphone and tablet, so that you don't have to dig.

How to Turn Off Auto-Brightness

To turn off the auto-dim feature, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Accessibility.
   
   
    
3. Tap Display & Text Size.
4. Scroll all the way to the bottom and toggle Auto-Brightness off.
   
   
    

You can turn this feature back on at any time by following the steps above and toggling Auto-Brightness to the on position.

iPad & iPhone Auto-Lock: How to Turn Off or Adjust Sleep Mode Settings

In addition to going dim, your iOS devices are set to automatically lock after one minute. While this particular setting won't affect your Netflix viewing, it will affect your reading. If you don't want to have to continuously tap your screen to keep the device from locking while you read the morning paper, you might prefer to turn off auto-lock, or at least delay the feature. Here's how to turn off or delay auto-lock:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Display & Brightness.
   
   
    
3. Tap Auto-Lock. If this option is grayed out, visit this Lock screen settings tip to learn what to do.
4. Set the lock feature to a time that works for you. Keep in mind, if you set your iPhone's Auto-Lock to Never, avoid leaving your screen on and running down the battery.
   
   
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That's how you turn off auto-lock and auto-brightness to avoid having your screen go dim automatically. Now you can enjoy your movie viewing and book reading without all the hassle.

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