To keep your display from turning off automatically while reading, cooking, or working, you can adjust native device settings, use built-in smart features, or utilize dedicated app settings.
Here is exactly how to prevent your screen from going dark across different platforms and scenarios: ⚙️ Use Built-In Smart Features (Best for Reading)
Instead of forcing your display to stay on indefinitely, you can utilize features that use your front camera to detect when you are actively looking at the screen.
Android (Samsung, Pixel, etc.): Go to Settings > Display (or Advanced Features) > Motions and Gestures. Toggle on Keep screen on while viewing or Screen Attention.
iOS (iPhone & iPad): Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. Ensure Attention Aware Features is enabled. This will automatically dim the screen much slower if it detects your face. 🍳 Adjust Native Screen Timeout (Best for Cooking)
When cooking, your hands are messy and you may not always be looking directly at the device. Temporarily expanding your general screen sleep duration is the most reliable approach. Reddit·r/Cooking
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