How to Disable Raise to Wake on iPhone

The “Raise to Wake” feature on iPhone is designed to switch ON or wake up your device as soon as it is picked up. If you do not want this to happen, you can find below the steps to Disable Raise to Wake feature on iPhone.

Disable Raise to Wake on iPhone

The “Raise to Wake” feature basically allows iPhone to sense that it is being picked up, so that it can automatically switch On its screen and provide immediate access to your device.

However, sometimes you may not want your iPhone to needlessly switch ON its screen or may want to rule out the possibility of iPhone turning ON in your pocket, when you move.

This can be easily achieved by switching OFF or Disabling the “Raise to Wake” feature on iPhone.

1. Disable Raise to Wake on iPhone

You can easily disable Raise to Wake feature on iPhone and prevent your device from unnecessarily switching ON, whenever it is picked up.

Open Settings >on your iPhone and tap on Display & Brightness.

On the next screen, move the toggle next to Raise to Wake to OFF position.

When Raise to Wake is switched off on iPhone, you will have to tap on the screen or press the lock button to wake up your device or press the Home button (if your device has a Home Button).

2. Enable Raise to Wake on iPhone

At any time, you can enable Raise to Wake feature on your iPhone by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and moving the toggle next to Raise to Wake to ON position.

You will now find your iPhone automatically switching on its screen, as soon as it is picked up.