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AOD On of Off

  • On

    Votes: 104 58.4%
  • Off

    Votes: 74 41.6%

  • Total voters
    178

dms_91

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Sep 23, 2016
372
448
I know there’s been a few postings regarding AOD for the iPhone 14 Pros but I created a Poll to see what everyone thinks and feels like doing with having the feature on or off on their new 14 Pros. Let me know what you think!
 

3Rock

macrumors 6502a
Aug 25, 2021
611
641
Yes, you are correct there are a few postings on this already.
 

AppleB

macrumors 65816
Oct 18, 2011
1,149
1,366
On since 9/16. I’m seeing zero to very minimal impact on battery performance.
 

TechLord

macrumors 6502a
Apr 28, 2020
692
911
I will turn it off. Has zero use for me and I always put my phone screen side down.
 

curnalpanic

macrumors 6502
Mar 26, 2008
476
618
go:teborg
On. My Watch does not do AOD so it's really useful.

Also, it is only on when I am nearby and the phone is not in my pocket.
 
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bsmith4832

macrumors regular
Jul 27, 2010
154
94
North East, USA
I had mine on for the last week but just turned it off yesterday. Battery life is slightly less, so not a big concern. However, seeing the screen on all the time constantly makes me think I had a notification and it was driving me crazy 😆

I'll probably turn it back on in a few weeks once the battery settles in.
 
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timeconsumer

macrumors 68020
Aug 1, 2008
2,059
2,053
Portland
I’m keeping it on. I like being able to glance at my phone to see if I have any notifications. I’ve found that with AOD on I’m not randomly tapping my phone to see if I missed any notifications. I do use a sleep focus so the screen is off during that time.
 
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nburwell

macrumors 603
May 6, 2008
5,467
2,370
DE
I keep it on. As others noted, I like being able to see the time and widgets on the lock screen. I turned AOD for a day and I didn't notice a drastic increase in battery life anyway.
 
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Rocketpaul

macrumors regular
Aug 3, 2012
216
59
London
On as along as I can end my day with some battery life remaining. It’s an incredible feature can’t wait for the live updates, that will be game changing for sure
 
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barkomatic

macrumors 601
Aug 8, 2008
4,526
2,846
Manhattan
I'm leaving it on. Whenever I first get an iPhone the battery life sucks regardless because I'm constantly on it. Now that my usage is settling back to normal its not a problem.
 

VuvuzelaiPhone

Suspended
Aug 15, 2022
168
333
I turn it on when I want it on, off otherwise. I've found it handy if I am doing stuff around the house but want to keep an eye on messages/the time easily with a glance.

You might say "Apple Watch," but I just don't wear it daily.
 

Jackbequickly

macrumors 68030
Aug 6, 2022
2,629
2,675
My Apple Watch is still easier to look at than pulling my phone out of my pocket. I seldom leave my phone laying around where I could take advantage of the always on screen. I am loving my new Ultra!
 
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