Use Dark Mode on your iPhone and iPad

Turn on Dark Mode for a great viewing experience in low-light environments.

Turn on Dark Mode in Settings

1. In the Settings app, tap Appearance.

2. Select Dark to turn on Dark Mode.

In iOS 26 and earlier, tap Display & Brightness in the Settings app to find the Dark Mode options.

Turn on Dark Mode in Control Center

1. Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Touch and hold the brightness bar.

3. Select Dark Mode to turn it on or off.

Add Dark Mode to Control Center

If you don’t see Dark Mode in Control Center, you can add it.

1. Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Touch and hold a blank space in the Control Center to edit the screen.

3. Tap Add a Control at the bottom of the screen and select Dark Mode to add it to the Control Center.

Set Dark Mode to turn on automatically

1. In the Settings app, tap Appearance.

2. Select Automatic.

3. Tap Options to set a schedule for Dark Mode.

Learn how to use Dark Mode on your Mac.