Who Hates The "Always On" Feature?

[Apleeseed84]

I’m not sure whether to laugh, or sad react to this post… I feel your pain!

I’m sure people will disable it for that purpose. Having one Apple ID is definitely a way to get caught because texts will sync over. The best way not to get caught is don’t do it 😂

It is a touchy subject, people think they can get away with it but they forget that they “shared” their entire iCloud Photos to the entire family and incriminating pictures get uploaded 🤣🤣🤣, believe me I laughed, cried and was sad at the same time LOL
There was a point in time we’re setting up new devices made those settings by default and it was hilarious watching the panic attacks over iMessages from iPhone sync over to the my kids iPad that was setup on her account 🤣

 

[ericg301]

I wish I could adding it to focus modes, or back tap. I don’t want it on during my WORK focus but do during other times.

 

[Zune55]

What do you mean? I think it only shuts off in your pocket or setting face down. Either way in those cases you can’t see it. It’s kind of like is the light on when you close the refrigerator door. 😂

Lol refrigerator light 👍

Check the 7th indentation, I read somewhere on this forum people were discussing about it.

 

[I7guy]

i wouldn't be surprised if apple has an update to make it how you want it. they seem to listen more these days than people think

I agree. Apple does listen more for useful updates that increase value to many imo. Not some of the stuff spouted here on MR.

 

[Zune55]

Only if you block the camera, put the phone facedown, in your pocket, or exceed the range of the Apple Watch?

I don’t use Apple Watch wish AW had automatic sleep tracking. Apple said iPhone 14 pro will go dark if iPhone is not used for a while.

 

[MisterSavage]

In what world is the AoD too bright? It's very dimmed for me, but I can see notifications, time, etc, at a glance while working. Works for me.

It's actually way brighter than I expected it to be, but I consider that a good thing.

 

[PirateP]

I don’t use Apple Watch wish AW had automatic sleep tracking. Apple said iPhone 14 pro will go dark if iPhone is not used for a while.

I believe it learns your habits and turns it off accordingly.

 

[jcp007]

iPhone 14 Pro: Enable black-and-white always-on display mode

The iPhone 14 Pro always-on display does not work like most Android phone always-on display modes (consisting of mostly black...

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[gtg465x]

I recorded a 20 minute time-lapse of my AOD, and to my surprise, Apple isn't shifting the widgets at all. I expected them to slowly move around by a few pixels to minimize burn in over time. The clock moves pretty much every minute to stay centered with different number widths, the date will obviously display different characters in different places every day, and the Astronomy lock screen I tested with seems to very slightly rotate the earth every 5 minutes, but a lot of widget elements remained completely static, which increases the likelihood of burn-in.

My Apple Watch shows me plenty of widget information anyways, so at this point, I've removed all widgets from my default lock screen. I do want to have a shortcut widget to open Halide from the lock screen, but I would usually only need that when out and about, so I set up an Away From Home Focus mode that adds that widget to my lock screen whenever I'm not home.

I also set my lock screen to solid black for now to save battery and reduce the potential for burn in over time. I work from home with my phone sitting on my desk all day, and I like that the AOD can show me notifications, but I would be a little worried about a photo being displayed there all day long, every day, for years. I very rarely change my lock screen and home screen wallpapers (like once per year sometimes), and plan on keeping this phone for at least 3 years, so that would worry me.

If you plan on keeping this phone for 2 years or less, and especially only 1 year, then you probably don't even need to worry about burn in.

 

[Shreducator]

I don’t hate hate it, I simple just know it’s not for me. If I upgrade it’s being turned off. I keep most notifications off on my phone also I have an Apple Watch for that type of info when I need it.

 

[bricktop_at]

It's actually way brighter than I expected it to be, but I consider that a good thing.

Me too.
For me the iPhone 14 P(M) AOD implementation is exactly how I would have wanted it to be. Plus, while it seems that battery life has taken a slight hit in comparison to the 13 PM I own on days where AOD is active most of the time, it's way enough to last a full day (plus a comfort zone) for me.

 

[fatTribble]

So I’ve had Always On for a week. I like it more than I expected. I find myself often glancing at the phone to see if there are any messages and don’t have to tap. It also helps because we have identical phones/cases in the house and the Always On makes it clear whose phone it is. None of this is important but it’s better than I expected.

 

[neil74]

I really like it, have been waiting for Apple to add this for years, it is a feature I always use on Android. Similar conversation seems to happen over on the android side all the time some like it some never use it, I guess if you are not a fan just turn it off.

Honestly if it was not for the AOD I probably would have held off on upgrading from my 13 pro. Lots of little things I like on the new model but that was the clincher.

 

[MisterSavage]

Me too.
For me the iPhone 14 P(M) AOD implementation is exactly how I would have wanted it to be. Plus, while it seems that battery life has taken a slight hit in comparison to the 13 PM I own on days where AOD is active most of the time, it's way enough to last a full day (plus a comfort zone) for me.

Same. I expected the battery life to be a little less but it's nowhere near a problem. I also never expected them to show the background image when AOD was on but I love seeing the people I care about whenever I look at the phone.

 

[Macalway]

So I’ve had Always On for a week. I like it more than I expected. I find myself often glancing at the phone to see if there are any messages and don’t have to tap. It also helps because we have identical phones/cases in the house and the Always On makes it clear whose phone it is. None of this is important but it’s better than I expected.

Right. I don't have mine yet, but it's actually annoying having to wake it up to see what's happening. I don't like sound notifications (at all). So maybe I will use this. Then again, I have no idea.

 

[jcp007]

Right. I don't have mine yet, but it's actually annoying having to wake it up to see what's happening. I don't like sound notifications (at all). So maybe I will use this. Then again, I have no idea.

I prefer Apple's implementation of the AOD display vs Lift to Wake. Sometimes all you want is a quick glance. I am pretty sure AOD draws less power at 1 hz versus Lift to Wake.

 

[Sir Ruben]

I tried to like it, but last night I turned it off for good unless Apple allow some form of customisation.

I went out for a meal with a group of people the other night to a dimly lit restaurant and as usual I sit my phone on the table. However this time the AOD kept distracting me (and probably others on the table too). If it just showed the clock and widgets it would be fine, but seeing the entire screen is just weird. Hopefully Apple will allow us to just have pixels lit for the clock, date, and maybe widgets. If not I can't see me going back to it.

 

[deeddawg]

I tried to like it, but last night I turned it off for good unless Apple allow some form of customisation.

I went out for a meal with a group of people the other night to a dimly lit restaurant and as usual I sit my phone on the table. However this time the AOD kept distracting me (and probably others on the table too). If it just showed the clock and widgets it would be fine, but seeing the entire screen is just weird. Hopefully Apple will allow us to just have pixels lit for the clock, date, and maybe widgets. If not I can't see me going back to it.

Did turning your phone face down, or keeping it in your pocket, not work?

I ask half facetiously as the issue you faced seems easily solved without turning it off.

Perhaps my phone is different but thr lock screen background is dim to thr point of recognizability when thr phone is quiescent

 

[mfrank29]

anyone else want to have always on as their bedside clock but it keeps turning off while charging at night? I use the generic do not disturb focus not the sleep mode that does turn it off. It just started doing this after the last update but it could be it learned when I’m asleep. The last two mornings I woke up with a black screen.

Is it just me or is it that statement that aod turns off when it thinks you aren’t using your phone for a while?

Kinda negates the purpose and apple should realize some people want to use it as a clock at night.

 

[Fred Zed]

I remember and I could be wrong on the iPhone 13 PM one could set a Live Photo on the Lock Screen. Is that still possible. ? One the Lock Screen you’d press the image and it would animate.

 

[deeddawg]

Kinda negates the purpose and apple should realize some people want to use it as a clock at night.

Apple would rather you buy a watch, which will illuminate when it senses movement (such as tapping the nightstand) during the night. 😎

 

[MisterSavage]

I remember and I could be wrong on the iPhone 13 PM one could set a Live Photo on the Lock Screen. Is that still possible. ? One the Lock Screen you’d press the image and it would animate.

Yeah that's a bummer because now pressing the screen brings up the lock screen configuration.

 

[Fred Zed]

Yeah that's a bummer because now pressing the screen brings up the lock screen configuration.

Shame.

 

[DJLC]

I don't hate AOD... but I am kind of hating the new Lock Screen. In iOS 15 in my Sleep Focus mode, it added two HomeKit scenes I use that time of day. Now? Well, I can get a little Home widget, but I sure can't trigger a scene quickly from my Lock Screen with one press like before. Also not loving how Wallpapers work now.

I hope Apple will maybe address this lost functionality eventually...

Aside from that? AOD is neat I guess, but I'm not gonna claim it's amazing or makes a bit of difference in my daily life. It's whatever.

 

[jcp007]

For those who like the feature but are concerned about the impact to battery life, turn the device facedown or put it in a pocket or to turn it off. Add it to a focus mode to specify when it's on.

I missed not having coming from the Galaxy S10 Plus and am glad to have it back. Apple's implementation is better.