How to Use the New Always-On Display on iPhone 14 Pro

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max feature a new Always-On Display (AOD) that lets you see the time, date, notifications, and other important information even when your phone is locked. Here’s how to use it:

Enable the Always-On Display

1. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness.
2. Scroll down and tap Always-On Display.
3. Toggle on Always-On Display.

Customize the Always-On Display

Once you’ve enabled the Always-On Display, you can customize it to your liking. Here are some options:

• Choose what to show on the Always-On Display: You can choose to show the time, date, notifications, and widgets on the Always-On Display. To do this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always-On Display and toggle on or off the items you want to show.
• Change the brightness of the Always-On Display: You can adjust the brightness of the Always-On Display to make it more visible or less distracting. To do this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always-On Display and drag the Brightness slider.
• Enable or disable the Always-On Display for specific Focus modes: You can choose to enable or disable the Always-On Display for specific Focus modes. To do this, go to Settings > Focus and tap the Focus mode you want to customize. Then, tap Options and toggle on or off Always-On Display.

Using the Always-On Display

Once you’ve customized the Always-On Display, you can start using it. Here are some things you can do:

• See the time and date at a glance: The time and date are always visible on the Always-On Display, so you can see them at a glance even when your phone is locked.
• Check your notifications without unlocking your phone: You can see notifications on the Always-On Display without having to unlock your phone. To view a notification, tap and hold on it.
• Use widgets to get information at a glance: You can add widgets to the Always-On Display to get information at a glance, such as the weather, calendar events, and news headlines. To add a widget, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always-On Display and tap Add Widget.

Tips for using the Always-On Display

Here are some tips for using the Always-On Display:

• Use dark colors: Dark colors are less distracting on the Always-On Display. You can use dark mode for your iPhone’s overall appearance, or you can use dark colors for individual apps.
• Reduce the brightness: If you find the Always-On Display to be too bright, you can reduce the brightness in the Settings app.
• Use Focus modes: Focus modes can help you reduce distractions by blocking out notifications from certain apps. You can enable a Focus mode to turn off the Always-On Display, or you can choose to keep the Always-On Display enabled for specific Focus modes.

I hope this helps!