Ready to bring back the full spectrum of colors to your iPad? Night Shift, while great for winding down, can sometimes make your screen look a little too warm for everyday use. Let's dive in and learn exactly how to turn it off, step-by-step!
Step 1: Locating the Control Center – Your Quick Gateway to Settings!
First things first, let's open up the Control Center. This is your iPad's quick-access panel for frequently used settings.
- For iPads with a Home Button (older models): Swipe up from the very bottom edge of your screen.
- For iPads without a Home Button (newer models with Face ID): Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen (where the battery icon is located).
You'll see a panel pop up with various icons. Don't worry if it looks a bit busy – we're looking for a specific one!
Step 2: Identifying the Brightness Slider – Your Key to Display Options
Now that you're in the Control Center, look for the brightness slider. It's usually a large vertical bar with a sun icon at the top or bottom. This isn't just for brightness; it's also where you'll find the Night Shift toggle.
- Pro Tip: If you're having trouble finding it, it often appears near the volume slider.
Step 3: Accessing Display Settings – A Deep Dive into Night Shift
Once you've located the brightness slider, you need to press and hold it. Don't just tap it, as that will only adjust your brightness. Press and hold firmly until a larger menu appears.
- You'll see a more detailed display settings panel pop up. This is where you can fine-tune your screen's appearance.
Step 4: Toggling Off Night Shift – The Moment of Truth!
Within this expanded display settings panel, you'll see several options. Look for the icon that looks like a crescent moon or a "Night Shift" label.
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Simply tap on the "Night Shift" button to turn it off. When Night Shift is active, the button will likely be highlighted or illuminated in some way (e.g., orange or yellow). When you tap it, the highlight will disappear, and your screen should immediately return to its normal, cooler color temperature.
- Voilà! You've successfully disabled Night Shift!
Step 5: Alternative Method: The Settings App – For More Control and Scheduling
While the Control Center is the quickest way to turn Night Shift on or off, you can also manage it through the main Settings app, which offers more detailed control, including scheduling options.
- Open the Settings App: Tap on the grey "Settings" icon on your home screen (it looks like gears).
- Navigate to Display & Brightness: In the left-hand sidebar (or scroll down on smaller screens), tap on "Display & Brightness."
- Find Night Shift: Under the "Display" section, you'll see "Night Shift." Tap on it.
- Disable Manually or Adjust Schedule:
- To turn it off immediately: Toggle off the "Manually Enable Until Tomorrow" option if it's currently on.
- To disable scheduling: If you have a schedule set up (e.g., "Scheduled" is toggled on), you can turn that off here as well. This will prevent Night Shift from automatically activating at specific times.
Step 6: Confirming Your Changes – Enjoying Your iPad's True Colors!
Once you've turned off Night Shift using either method, your iPad's screen should immediately revert to its standard color temperature. Take a moment to appreciate the cooler tones and the full range of colors on your display!
- Remember: If you ever want to re-enable Night Shift, simply follow these steps again and toggle it back on.
10 Related FAQ Questions
How to schedule Night Shift on iPad? You can schedule Night Shift by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift, then toggling "Scheduled" on and setting your desired "From" and "To" times.
How to adjust Night Shift color temperature? Within Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift, there's a slider labeled "Color Temperature" that allows you to make the screen warmer or less warm when Night Shift is active.
How to quickly enable Night Shift on iPad? Swipe down from the top right corner (Face ID iPads) or up from the bottom (Home Button iPads) to open Control Center, then press and hold the brightness slider and tap the Night Shift icon.
How to know if Night Shift is on? When Night Shift is active, your iPad screen will have a noticeably warmer, more yellowish tint. In the Control Center, the Night Shift icon will also appear highlighted.
How to turn off True Tone on iPad? Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, and toggle off the "True Tone" option. True Tone automatically adjusts the screen's color and intensity to match the ambient light.
How to make iPad screen brighter? Swipe down from the top right corner (Face ID iPads) or up from the bottom (Home Button iPads) to open Control Center, then drag the brightness slider upwards. You can also go to Settings > Display & Brightness and use the brightness slider there.
How to reset iPad display settings? There isn't a single "reset display settings" button. To revert most display settings, you'll need to manually adjust them back to their defaults (e.g., turn off Night Shift, True Tone, reduce text size, etc.).
How to fix iPad screen too yellow? If your iPad screen is consistently too yellow, first check if Night Shift or True Tone are enabled and turn them off. If the issue persists, there might be a hardware problem, and you should contact Apple Support.
How to use Dark Mode on iPad? Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, and under "Appearance," tap on "Dark" to enable Dark Mode, which uses a dark color scheme for system interfaces and apps.
How to turn off Auto-Brightness on iPad? In newer iPadOS versions, Auto-Brightness is integrated more deeply. You can find its toggle (if available) under Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size, and then scroll down to find "Auto-Brightness."