How to Set Up StandBy Mode on iPhone

Enable StandBy mode on iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Transform your iPhone into a smart display while charging horizontally.

  1. Update to iOS 17 or later. Open Settings and tap General > Software Update. Download and install iOS 17 if not already installed. StandBy mode requires iOS 17 or later to function.
  2. Enable StandBy in Settings. Open Settings and scroll down to StandBy. Toggle the StandBy switch to the on position. The toggle turns green when enabled.
  3. Connect your iPhone to a charger. Plug your iPhone into a Lightning cable, USB-C cable, or place it on a MagSafe charger. StandBy mode only activates when the iPhone is charging.
  4. Position iPhone horizontally. Rotate your iPhone to landscape orientation while it remains connected to the charger. The screen automatically switches to StandBy mode after a few seconds.
  5. Customize your StandBy display. Swipe left or right to switch between different views: Widgets, Photos, and Clock. Tap and hold on any view to customize widgets, select photo albums, or change clock styles.
  6. Configure Always-On Display settings. For iPhone 14 Pro models and iPhone 15 Pro models, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always-On Display. Enable this to keep StandBy visible even when the screen would normally turn off.

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