On iPad, you can make your screen dimmer or brighter (dimming the screen extends battery life). You can also adjust the screen color and brightness manually or automatically with Dark Mode, TrueTone, and Night Shift.
Adjust the screen brightness manually
To make your iPad screen dimmer or brighter, do one of the following:
Open Control Center, then drag
.Go to Settings
> Display&Brightness, then drag the slider.
> Display&Brightness, then drag the slider.Adjust the screen brightness automatically
iPad adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor.
Go to Settings
> Accessibility.Tap Display & Text Size, then turn on Auto-Brightness.
Turn DarkMode on or off
DarkMode gives the entire iPad experience a dark color scheme that’s perfect for low-light environments. With DarkMode on, you can use your iPad while, for example, reading in bed, without disturbing the person next to you.
Do any of the following:
Open Control Center, touch and hold
, then tap to turn DarkMode on or off.Go to Settings
> Display& Brightness, then select Dark to turn on DarkMode or select Light to turn it off.(Video) Two ways to adjust brightness on ipad
to turn DarkMode on or off.
Schedule DarkMode to turn on and off automatically
You can set Dark Mode to turn on automatically at night (or on a custom schedule) in Settings.
Go to Settings
> Display& Brightness.Turn on Automatic, then tap Options.
Select either Sunset to Sunrise or Custom Schedule.
If you choose Custom Schedule, tap the options to schedule the times you want DarkMode to turn on and off.
If you select Sunset to Sunrise, iPad uses the data from your clock and geolocation to determine when it’s nighttime for you.
Turn Night Shift on or off
You can turn on Night Shift manually, which is helpful when you’re in a darkened room during the day.
Open Control Center, touch and hold 
, then tap 
.
Schedule Night Shift to turn on and off automatically
Schedule Night Shift to shift the colors in your display to the warmer end of the spectrum at night and make viewing the screen easier on your eyes.
Go to Settings
> Display& Brightness> NightShift.Turn on Scheduled.
To adjust the color balance for Night Shift, drag the slider below Color Temperature toward the warmer or cooler end of the spectrum.
Tap From, then select either Sunset to Sunrise or Custom Schedule.
If you choose Custom Schedule, tap the options to schedule the times you want Night Shift to turn on and off.
(Video) How to Manually Change the Display Brightness Level on the iPad 10th Gen (2022)If you select Sunset to Sunrise, iPad uses the data from your clock and geolocation to determine when it’s nighttime for you.
Note: The Sunset to Sunrise option isn’t available if you turned off Location Services in Settings
> Privacy&Security, or if you turned off Setting Time Zone in Settings> Privacy&Security> Location Services> System Services.
Turn TrueTone on or off
On supported models, TrueTone automatically adapts the color and intensity of the display to match the light in your environment.
Do any of the following:
Open Control Center, touch and hold
, then tap to turn TrueTone on or off.Go to Settings
> Display& Brightness, then turn TrueTone on or off.
to turn TrueTone on or off.See alsoUse and customize Control Center on iPad
FAQs
How do I calibrate the color on my iPad? ›
Open the Settings app, then tap Display & Brightness. Make sure that Reference Mode is on. Tap Fine-Tune Calibration. Tap the space next to each setting, then enter a value.
Why is my iPad screen color messed up? ›Restart Your iPad
If switching off the color filters hasn't resolved your problem, try restarting your device. This quick solution fixes most minor glitches and only takes a few minutes and a specific combination of keys to complete.
Once you've followed the above steps, bring up the Control Center by swiping diagonally from the top corner of the iPad screen. You'll see the Keyboard Brightness button in the overlay. Tap it, then drag your finger up or down the bar to adjust the brightness level of the backlighting on your Magic Keyboard.
How do I make my screen color more accurate? ›To calibrate your LCD panel on a Windows 10 computer, go to Settings > Display > Calibrate display color. Then go follow the steps to set your gamma, brightness, contrast, and colors. You can also use online tools to calibrate your LCD panel .
How do I fix Display color settings? ›To do this, go to 'Settings -> System -> Display'. Select 'Advanced display settings' at the bottom. Select the correct monitor and click 'Display adapter properties for Display'. Go to the 'Color management' tab and click the button with the same title.