How to Turn Off Flashlight on iPhone 12 and 13

The flashlight feature on the iPhone can be incredibly useful in a variety of situations, from finding your way in the dark to taking better photos. However, sometimes you may forget to turn it off, or it may accidentally turn on in your pocket, leading to an unnecessary battery drain. In this article, we will explore how to turn off the flashlight on the iPhone 12 and 13 models.

Method 1: Using the Control Center

The easiest way to turn off the flashlight on your iPhone 12 or 13 is by using the Control Center. To access the Control Center, follow these steps:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center.
2. Look for the flashlight icon in the Control Center. It should be the second icon from the left in the bottom row.
3. Tap the flashlight icon once to turn it off.

Alternatively, you can also press and hold the flashlight icon to open the flashlight options. This will allow you to adjust the brightness of the flashlight, as well as enable or disable the “Strobe” and “Fade” features.

Method 2: Using Siri

If you have enabled the “Hey Siri” feature on your iPhone, you can also use Siri to turn off the flashlight. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Say “Hey Siri” to activate Siri.
2. Say “Turn off the flashlight.”
3. Siri should respond by saying “Okay, I turned off the flashlight.”

If you prefer, you can also say “Hey Siri, turn off the flashlight” in one command.

Method 3: Locking the Screen

Another way to turn off the flashlight on your iPhone 12 or 13 is by locking the screen. When you lock the screen, the flashlight will automatically turn off. To lock the screen, follow these steps:

1. Press the side button on the right side of your iPhone.
2. Wait for the screen to turn off.

Method 4: Using the Camera App

If you have the camera app open and the flashlight turned on, you can also turn off the flashlight from within the camera app. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the Camera app on your iPhone.
2. Look for the flashlight icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen. It should be the third icon from the left.
3. Tap the flashlight icon once to turn it off.

FAQs

1. How do I turn on the flashlight on my iPhone 12 or 13?

To turn on the flashlight on your iPhone 12 or 13, follow these steps:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center.
2. Look for the flashlight icon in the Control Center. It should be the second icon from the left in the bottom row.
3. Tap the flashlight icon once to turn it on.

Alternatively, you can also ask Siri to turn on the flashlight by saying “Hey Siri, turn on the flashlight.”

1. How do I adjust the brightness of the flashlight on my iPhone 12 or 13?

To adjust the brightness of the flashlight on your iPhone 12 or 13, follow these steps:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center.
2. Press and hold the flashlight icon in the Control Center.
3. Use the slider to adjust the brightness of the flashlight.
4. Release the flashlight icon when you are finished.