How to Use and Customize StandBy in iOS 17 on iPhone

One of the most exciting andbest features of iOS 17is the new StandBy mode on iPhone. The brand-new StandBy mode turns your iPhone into a smart display when placed in landscape mode during charging. It allows you to see the current date and time, incoming calls, Siri responses, and other glanceable information in a new full-screen experience. It’s just perfect for your desk, nightstand, or kitchen counter. You can also get weather updates and check out the latest sports scores even when your iPhone is at a distance. In short, this iOS 17 feature smartly lends more functionality to your iPhones when they’re charging and not in use.

In this hands-on guide, we will show you how to enable and use StandBy mode on iPhones. We will also explain how to customize StandBy mode on your iPhone, so let’s get going!

How to Use StandBy Mode in iOS 17

If the iOS 17 StandBy mode is not working for you, check out our article. In here, we have enlisted theways to fix StandBy not working on iPhone.

How to Customize StandBy Mode in iOS 17

You can customize StandBy mode on iPhone by adding different widgets & photos and changing the clock styles. The StandBy mode also supportsSiri, incoming calls, live activities, larger notifications, and more. Here are the different ways to customize StandBy in iOS 17 on iPhone.

How to Add widgets to StandBy Mode

How to customize StandBy Clock Face on iPhone

The next swipe left in StandBy mode will show you a full-screen clock, which is customizable. You can choose from among five different clock style at the moment. Here’s how:

You can simply swipe up and down on the current clock style to change it. Alternatively, just press and hold on the clock style to see all available options. Choose your preferred clock style and tap Done to apply the change.

This latest iOS 17 feature remembers your preferred view. Also, on Always-On-Displays, iPhone StandBy will automatically dim to red at right so it doesn’t disturb your sleep. If you don’t want to receive notifications while your iPhone is in StandBy mode, go toSettings -> StandByand turn off the toggle forShow Notifications.

How to keep StandBy Mode Always On

On iPhones that do not have an Always-On display, the StandBy mode automatically disables after a few seconds. On the flip side, if you have iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max, you can choose to keep iOS 17 StandBy mode on all the time. Here’s how to do it:

How to Disable Standby Mode on iPhone

To disable this feature, go toSettings -> StandByon your iPhone. Here, turn off the StandBy toggle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I turn On StandBy on my iPhone?

On iOS 17 supported devices, StandBy mode is automatically enabled by default. To access this feature, you just need to charge or dock your iPhone to a wired or wireless charger in landscape mode.

Q. Does my iPhone support StandBy?

All iPhones running iOS 17 support StandBy. So, if your iPhone supports iOS 17, it will support StandBy but it won’t be always on like on iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. For reference, iPhone XR and newer models support the latest iOS update.

Q. Which iPhones have StandBy mode?

All the iPhones with iOS 17 have a StandBy mode that turns your phone into a smart display to show the date & time, reminders, upcoming events, or control your HomeKit devices when the iPhone is charging in landscape mode.

Q. Where is StandBy mode on the iPhone?

StandBy mode is enabled automatically when you charge an iPhone (running iOS 17) in landscape mode with display locked. You can find this feature inSettings -> StandBy.

Q. How do I turn Off StandBy on my iPhone?

OpenSettings > StandByand turn the slider off.

Q. How to fix iOS 17 StandBy Mode turns off after a few seconds on iPhone?

While the iOS 17 StandBy Mode is available for iPhone XR or later models, not all models deliver the same experience. If an iPhone doesn’t have an Always-On Display, the StandBy mode will turn off after a few seconds and you’ll have to tap on the screen every time you wish to access the StandBy screen. If you own an iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max, you can choose to keep iOS 17 StandBy Mode Always On. To do this, openSettings -> StandByand tap onDisplay.From the list of options under Turn Display Off, chooseNever.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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