Your iPhone is a versatile device that can serve as more than just a communication tool. It can also function as a digital clock, providing you with the time at a glance, along with additional features and customization options. In this article, we'll explore how to turn your iPhone into a digital clock and make the most of this functionality.
1. Use the Lock Screen
Your iPhone's lock screen can display the time in a large, easily readable format. Here's how to set it up:
Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap on "Display & Brightness."
Under the "Lock Screen" section, select "View" and choose "Fifteen seconds" or "30 seconds" to ensure that your lock screen stays visible long enough for you to check the time.
Now, when you wake your iPhone by lifting it or tapping the screen, you'll see the time displayed prominently on the lock screen.
2. Customize Your Clock Face
Your iPhone allows you to customize the clock face to your liking:
Open the "Settings" app.
Scroll down and tap on "Clock."
Select "Analog" or "Digital," depending on your preference.
Under "Clock Face," you can choose from various styles, including Modular, Utility, California, and more.
After selecting a clock face, you can further customize it by choosing the complications (additional information like date, weather, or activity) to display on the clock face.
3. Use the Bedside Mode
Your iPhone can serve as a bedside clock when it's charging:
Plug your iPhone into a charger.
When you connect it, your iPhone will automatically enter "Bedside Mode." In this mode, the screen dims, and the time is prominently displayed in a digital format.
You can tap the screen to check the time, see alarms, and even use the flashlight or access your favorite apps quickly.
4. Enable Do Not Disturb
To ensure uninterrupted sleep while using your iPhone as a bedside clock, enable "Do Not Disturb" mode:
Open the "Settings" app.
Scroll down and tap on "Do Not Disturb."
Toggle on "Scheduled" and set the times you want "Do Not Disturb" to activate and deactivate.
This feature will silence calls and notifications during your specified sleeping hours.