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StandBy and Always-On

What your nightstand shows at night.

In short

StandBy turns a charging iPhone lying on its side into a full-screen display for clocks, photos, widgets and Live Activities.

  • iOS 17 or later
  • Charging and on its side
  • Always-On keeps it visible on supported models

What StandBy is

Put a locked iPhone on its side while it charges, and iOS switches to StandBy: a full-screen view for clocks, photos and widgets. A running Live Activity can appear there as well.

How to set it up

  1. Open Settings and choose StandBy.
  2. Turn StandBy on.
  3. Connect your iPhone to power, lock it and lay it on its side.

Always-On

On iPhones with an always-on display, StandBy stays visible. On other models, the screen turns off after a while and wakes on a tap.

FAQ

Which iPhones support StandBy?

iPhones with iOS 17 or later.

Does StandBy show my photos?

Yes, StandBy has its own photo view, and a running Live Activity such as Live Frame can appear too.