Are you aware of the latest features in iOS 17 designed to safeguard your eyes from potentially harmful screen emissions? There’s a useful screen distance feature, especially handy when kids are using the device. It sends a notification if the iPhone is held too close to their eyes.
However, these notifications can sometimes become a bit bothersome when they keep popping up frequently. The screen distance alert feature has been introduced with a goal in mind – to lessen eye strain and decrease the chances of children under the age of 13 developing Myopia.
In this article, we’ll explain how to disable the iPhone’s “too close” feature in iOS 17, ensuring a more uninterrupted user experience.
How to Turn Off & On iPhone is Too Close Setting
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to enable or disable the screen distance or “iPhone too close” feature:
- Open your device’s “Settings.”
- Look for and select the “Screen Time” option.
- Scroll down until you find the “Screen Distance” setting.
- If you’re using this feature for the first time, tap the “Continue” button to understand how Screen Distance works. You’ll receive information about its functionality.
- To enable the Screen Distance feature, tap on the “Turn on Screen Distance” option.
- If you’ve used this feature before and want to either enable or disable it, simply toggle the option as needed.
Please note that this setting is available only on devices equipped with a TrueDepth camera function, which is used for FaceID. Thanks to the iOS 17 update, it now also helps detect when you’re too close to your Apple device, which can be beneficial for eye protection and reducing screen-related issues.
How to Stop Screen Distance Alert in iOS 17?
You can certainly follow the steps mentioned above to disable the screen distance setting if you find it bothersome.
However, if you wish to keep this feature on for eye protection, remember that you can avoid receiving the “iPhone too close” warning by simply moving your iPhone away from your face whenever the warning is triggered. This way, you can strike a balance between using the feature for eye safety and preventing frequent notifications.
