While this feature sounds great, many users wonder what this feature looks like in action and how they can use it on their iPhones. If you have the same questions, you’re at the right place. Below, I have created a detailed guide on how to enable and use StandBy mode in iOS 17.
What is StandBy mode in iOS 17? How to turn on and use StandBy mode in iOS 17 How to customize StandBy mode interface on iPhone Additional Standby features for iPhone 14 Pro or later
What is StandBy mode in iOS 17?
StandBy mode is a new feature introduced in iOS 17 that turns your iPhone into an always-on smart display. When your iPhone is in StandBy mode, it will display your widgets or useful information, including the time, weather, calendar, photos, music, and more. You can also use StandBy mode to control HomeKit-enabled devices, summon Siri with rich visual results that can be viewed from a distance, and get real-time updates from your favorite apps using Live Activities, among other features. StandBy mode comes enabled by default in iOS 17 and reveals itself when you connect your iPhone to power and place it at an inclined angle in landscape orientation. However, if you have turned it off unintentionally, here’s how to enable and use it on your iPhone.
How to turn on and use StandBy mode in iOS 17
Note: As of publishing this article, you can test this feature only after enabling the iOS 17 developer beta.
How to customize StandBy mode interface on iPhone
While you’re in StandBy mode, you can swipe horizontally to cycle between widget, gallery, and clock view. But that’s not all, you can also customize the interface as per your liking with multiple options for watch faces, widgets, and pictures in your gallery. Here’s how you can do this on your iPhone. But first, make sure your Lock Screen is unlocked.
Additional Standby features for iPhone 14 Pro or later
When compared to other models, iPhone 14 Pro and later get two additional options in Standby mode: Always On and Motion To Wake.
To enable Always On, go to Settings → StandBy → Toggle on StandBy and Always on. You can go to Standby → Night Mode → Toggle on Night Mode and Motion To Wake. Enabling these will wake the iPhone display as soon as it detects movement at night.
Wrapping up… By following the steps listed in this guide, you should easily be able to use StandBy mode on your iPhone to keep up with the latest information, even when you’re not actively using it. If you found this guide helpful, remember to drop your thoughts in the comments section below. Read more:
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