iPhone has a super cool feature called StandBy mode. It allows the iPhone to turn into a smart display while charging, showing useful information like Clock, Calendar, Widgets, Photos, etc. to the user.
StandBy mode can also be used as a nightstand clock, letting you check the time easily at night through its nighttime mode.
If you want to learn how to enable StandBy mode on iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro and how to use it, then this step-by-step guide will help you.
Enable StandBy mode
Follow these steps to turn on StandBy mode on your iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro.
- On your iPhone, open Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on the StandBy option.
- On the next page, turn on the toggle for StandBy.
On the StandBy settings page, you can also change various settings related to StandBy mode, such as whether or not you want to see notifications, time to turn the display off, night mode, and motion to wake.
Using StandBy mode
You can activate StandBy mode on your iPhone by following these steps.
- Connect your iPhone 17 to a charger. You can use a wireless MagSafe charger or a charging cable.
- Place the device on its side in horizontal orientation.
- Lock the screen.
Your iPhone will automatically enter StandBy mode. When it is in StandBy mode, you can swipe left or right on it to switch between different screens that contain widgets, large clocks, photos, etc.
On each screen, you can also swipe up or down to switch between various clock styles, widgets, and photos.
If StandBy Mode does not turn on, then take these actions:
- Make sure Rotation Lock is turned off
- Ensure StandBy is enabled in Settings
- Check that the iPhone is charging
- Restart your iPhone
That’s it, this is how you turn on StandBy mode on iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro and start using it.
