Key Takeaways
- Learn how to turn off Always On Display (AOD) completely on your iPhone 15.
- Customize AOD brightness, notification visibility, or schedule it to activate only at specific times.
- Improve battery life and reduce screen distractions by adjusting or disabling the feature.
The Always On Display (AOD) keeps your iPhone 15’s lock screen dimly lit to show the time, widgets, and notifications even when your phone is idle. While it’s useful for quick glances, some users find it distracting or unnecessary. Fortunately, iOS makes it easy to disable AOD or adjust its settings to better suit your needs.
Turn off Always On Display
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Display & Brightness.
- Tap Always On Display.
- Toggle the switch off to completely disable AOD.
Once disabled, you’ll need to press the Side button or tap the screen to wake your iPhone as usual.
Customize AOD settings
If you don’t want to disable AOD completely, you can adjust a few key settings to make it less distracting:
Adjust AOD notification settings
- Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display.
- Toggle on Show Glanceable Notifications.
- Select which notifications appear on the lock screen.
Tips:
- Limit notifications to only important apps.
- Hide sensitive notifications in Settings > Notifications > Show on Lock Screen.
- Use a dark wallpaper to reduce screen glare.
Reduce Always On Display brightness
- Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display.
- Drag the Brightness slider to the left for a dimmer display.
A dim AOD is less distracting and more suitable for nighttime use.
Schedule AOD with Focus Filters
- Open Settings and go to Focus.
- Select an existing Focus or create a new one.
- Scroll down to Focus Filters and tap Add Filter.
- Choose Always On Display, then tap Add.
- Set a schedule or use Smart Activation for automated control.
You can also link different Lock Screens to Focus modes to automatically turn AOD on or off.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the benefits of Always On Display on iPhone 15?
AOD allows you to view the time, widgets, and notifications at a glance without waking the phone. It offers convenience and helps keep users informed with minimal interaction.
2. Why would I want to disable Always On Display?
You might disable AOD to conserve battery life, reduce screen brightness at night, protect your privacy, or simply for a cleaner, turned-off look when the phone is idle.
3. How do I customize or disable Always On Display?
You can adjust AOD settings for brightness, notifications, and schedule, or disable it entirely by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display and toggling it off.
