Windows 11: Schedule Night Light Automatically
Automatically adjust Night light according to the time. Open [Settings] > [System] > [Display] > [Night light] and adjust the intensity slider. The screen changes to a warm color at the specified time or when you select [Turn on now], and returns to the standard color at the off time.
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Who this guide is for and what to prepare
- Users who want to streamline daily operations with Windows 11
- Users who want to try out the feature in a way that allows them to restore the settings.
What you need
- Save the file you are working on and try it with test data that does not include personal information.
- The appearance differs with HDR, some display drivers, and external monitors. Do not use while color proofing photos/prints.
Purpose and prerequisites
Automatically adjust Night light according to the time. Open [Settings] > [System] > [Display] > [Night light] and adjust the intensity slider. The screen changes to a warm color at the specified time or when you select [Turn on now], and returns to the standard color at the off time.
The appearance differs with HDR, some display drivers, and external monitors. Do not use while color proofing photos/prints.
Configure the feature
Open [Settings] > [System] > [Display] > [Night light] and adjust the intensity slider.
- Open [Settings] > [System] > [Display] > [Night light] and adjust the intensity slider
Try it out and see the results
Turn on [Schedule night light] and select [Sunset to sunrise] if you want to allow location information, or select [Set time] if you don't want to use it. The screen changes to a warm color at the specified time or when you select [Turn on now], and returns to the standard color at the off time.
Check if the white background becomes a warm color with [Turn on now], and increase the intensity from a low value. Sunset-to-sunrise scheduling requires location information, and if you do not allow it, specify the start and end times. Be sure to turn it off before checking photos and product colors.
Open the details of [Night light], first select [Turn on now] and adjust the intensity while watching the color change. If you want to fix the time, turn on the schedule and enter the start and end times. When correcting the color of a photo or checking printed colors, warmer colors can make a difference, so turn off Night light and compare with the normal display before starting work.
- Turn on [Schedule night light] and select [Sunset to sunrise] if you want to allow location information, or select [Set time] if you don't want to use it.
- The screen changes to a warm color at the specified time or [Turn on now], and returns to the standard color at the off time.
Turn it off and restore the previous setup
Turn off Night light and turn its schedule off. For color evaluation work, temporarily turn it off from the quick settings.
- Turn off Night light and turn its schedule off. Temporarily turn off from quick settings during color evaluation work
Limitations and requirements
- The appearance differs with HDR, some display drivers, and external monitors. Do not use while color proofing photos/prints.
- If the settings are fixed on an organization-managed PC, check with the administrator instead of using unofficial methods to circumvent the policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is it different from brightness adjustment?
Night light is a feature that changes the display colors to warmer colors. Adjust the screen brightness with a separate brightness setting.
Can I leave it on when editing photos?
Since the displayed color changes, please turn it off and check it when you are trying to judge the color.
Official sources and verification date
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