How to Turn on Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad Using Siri

All you need to do is ask Siri to switch your iPhone or iPad over to Dark Mode, and you’re all set. Here’s what to do.

How to Turn On Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad Using Control Center

If you’d prefer to turn on Dark Mode via a more hands-on method, then using Control Center is the next simplest method. Here’s what to do to switch on Dark Mode in this way. 

How to Turn On Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad Using Settings

It’s also possible to turn on Dark Mode via the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. It takes a few more steps to complete than the previous methods, but it’s also potentially the easiest method to remember how to follow. Here’s what to do.

How to Turn On Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad Automatically 

If you’d prefer to switch to Dark Mode automatically throughout the day, such as when evening comes, and your eyes may feel the strain of looking at a screen, it’s simple to make Dark Mode switch on or off automatically based on the time of day. Here’s what to do.

Why Should I Use Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad? 

Dark Mode inverts the color scheme of your iPhone or iPad, meaning you see a dark background and white text. It can simply look cool, but it also enhances your experience using it in low-light environments.  The bright color scheme of an iPhone or iPad can be harsh on your eyes, leading to eye strain if you use it in a low-light environment all the time. Switching to Dark Mode eases that issue, although it doesn’t work on all apps. You’ll need to update third-party apps to take advantage of this feature, but all of Apple’s apps utilize it.