How to Customize Always On Display on iPhone 14 Pro Series: 6 Cool Tips

Apple has a reputation for introducing features on the iPhone late. And that’s exactly what happened with the coveted Always On Display function. The Cupertino giant introduced this feature with the iPhone 14 Pro series years after their Android counterparts had them. However, now that it’s finally here, you might be looking for a way to customize the Always-On Display on your iPhone 14 Pro along with the lock screen.

Right off the bat, Apple doesn’t give you many customization options for the Always-On Display. However, with limited functionality available, we’ll show you how you can change the look of your iPhone when the screen is off.

From different clock styles to widgets, here’s how you can customize the Always-On Display on your iPhone. But first things first.

What is always on display

Always On Display is a feature that displays basic information like time, date, notifications, etc. on your phone’s screen even when the screen is turned off. This way, you can glance at the necessary information without having to unlock your phone.

How to enable Always On Display on iPhone 14 Pro Series

If you just got a new iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max and are wondering how to enable Always On Display function, here is how you do it,

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Navigate to the ‘Display & Brightness’ section.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on ‘Always On Display’.

Step 3: Turn on the switch next to ‘Always on’.

6 tips to customize Always On Display on iPhone 14 Pro Series

Let’s start with our favorite, wallpapers! Before proceeding, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 16.2 or later to implement some of the customization features listed below.

1. Remove wallpaper from always on display

Apple’s implementation of Always On Display is unlike any other. By default, you can see your phone’s wallpaper on the Always-On Display, albeit in a dim form. Although some users may like this interface, it is quite distracting to have multiple colors displayed on your phone screen even when the screen is off.

Don’t forget, showing your wallpaper all the time will also drain your iPhone 14 Pro’s battery faster. Here’s how you can remove the wallpaper from the Always-On Display on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Navigate to the ‘Display & Brightness’ section.

Step 2: Scroll down to the ‘Always On’ tab. Touch it.

Step 3: Disable the toggle next to Show wallpaper. If you want to see the wallpaper again, turn it back on.

2. Show or hide notifications on the always-on display

Some users may want their notifications to be displayed when the screen is off so they can decide if it’s important or not. Others may want to hide notifications as they can be distracting.

No matter which category you fall into, Apple gives you the option to show or hide notifications on the Always-On Display on the iPhone 14 Pro series. Here is how it works.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Navigate to the ‘Display & Brightness’ section.

Step 2: Scroll down to the ‘Always On’ tab. Touch it.

Step 3: Turn on/off the toggle next to Show notifications based on your preferences.

3. Change the notification style

If you decide you want to see notifications when the screen is off, here’s how you can change how notifications are displayed on the Always-On Display.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Navigate to the Notifications section.

Step 2: Choose how you want your notifications to be displayed using the tab at the top.

If you only want to see the number of pending notifications, select Count. If you want to see detailed information, select the Stacked or List option.

Note that these options will reflect on both the iPhone’s lock screen as well as the Always-On Display.

4. Customize the Always On Display clock style

iOS 16 introduced the ability to customize the lock screen with various clock styles. The same clock styles apply to the Always-On Display. Here’s how to customize the iPhone 14 Pro’s clock style so it reflects even when the iPhone’s lock screen is always on.

Step 1: Turn on the iPhone screen but do not unlock it. Long press on the lock screen to display customization options.

Step 2: Tap on the Customize option at the bottom of the screen. Then select Lock screen.

Step 3: Now, select the clock by touching it.

Step 4: Select the font of the clock that you want to set on the Always On Display. You can also choose from different color options for the watch.

Once you have selected your preference, simply swipe up to return to the lock screen and the new clock style will be set. You’ll be able to see your new clock on both the lock screen as well as the Always On screen.

5. Add Widget to Always On Display on iPhone

Adding widgets to your iPhone’s home screen isn’t new. However, you can now also add widgets to your iPhone’s lock screen — and vice versa, to the Always-On display. Just follow the steps below and we’ll show you how.

Step 1: Turn on the iPhone screen but do not unlock it. Long press on the lock screen to display customization options.

Step 2: Tap on the Customize option at the bottom of the screen. Then select Lock screen.

Step 3: Now, select the Add Widget button.

Step 4: Scroll through all the different widgets and tap the ones you want to add.

Once you have added the necessary widgets, swipe up to return to the lock screen and they will be added. You’ll be able to see the new widgets both on the lock screen as well as on the Always On screen. This is a great way to see through the weather or the battery levels of your other devices.

6. Hide the always-on display temporarily with Sleep Focus

If you’re not using Focus Mode on your iPhone, you’re definitely missing out on some really useful DND features. While there are several Focus Modes and you can even create custom ones, your iPhone has a Sleep Focus mode by default. As the name suggests, it’s used while you’re sleeping to mute notifications and avoid distractions.

Another benefit of Sleep Focus Mode is to temporarily turn off the Always-On Display. If you leave your iPhone next to you while you sleep, this feature is useful because the screen will turn off completely instead of staying on all night. Here’s how to activate Sleep Focus.

Step 1: Bring down the Control Center on your iPhone.

Step 2: Press and hold the Focus button. You should now see all the Focus Modes listed here.

Step 3: Select Sleep to apply Focus Mode.

Now, the Always-On Display on your iPhone will automatically turn off for a short time.

Frequently asked questions about customizing Always On Display on iPhone

1. Does Always On Display consume more battery?

The simple answer is yes. When you turn on Always On Display on your iPhone, your battery drains a little faster than turning it off.

2. Is Always On Display safe for iPhone screen?

Apple and all other brands that offer this feature on their phones took into account a number of factors such as screen burn-in before offering this feature. So you can rest assured that enabling Always On Display is really safe for your iPhone.

3. Is iPhone 13 Pro always on display?

Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t roll out many new features to their older devices. So if you have an iPhone 13 Pro or any other old iPhone, you won’t get the new Always On Display feature.

Make your lock screen more functional

Turn your boring lock screen into something more functional and practical by adding widgets and notifications or customize your iPhone’s Always-On Screen to make it look the way you want. While the options are limited for now, we hope Apple will allow us more flexibility in customizing iPhones with future versions of iOS.

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