Quiet the Scroll

iPhone: Colour Filters switch on at sunset through Shortcuts, then switch off again at sunrise.

01Find Colour FiltersOpen the right iPhone setting+

The quickest route is to search for Colour Filters in Settings.

Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Colour Filters

What you should see

iPhone Settings search showing Colour Filters — Search “Colour Filter” in Settings.

Tip: tap the result named Colour Filters. Leave that screen open for the next step.

02Choose your filterPick what makes the screen less tempting+

Turn on Colour Filters, then choose the look you want at night.

GrayscaleBlack and white. Calm, clear, and usually enough.Colour TintA stronger option if you want the screen to feel uninviting.

iPhone Colour Filters screen showing Grayscale and Colour Tint — Choose Grayscale or Colour Tint. The effect appears on your actual screen.

Good to know: your choice becomes the filter the automations switch on each evening.

03Turn it on at sunsetCreate your evening automation+

Open Shortcuts, then:

Open Automation, then tap New Automation or +.
Choose Time of Day, then Sunset.
Choose Run Immediately and turn off notifications.

Set the sunset trigger

Tap Next, then Create New.
Search for Colour and select Set Colour Filters.
Leave it set to Turn Colour Filters On, then tap the checkmark.

Add the action

At sunset, your phone will switch to your chosen filter automatically.

04Restore colour at sunriseCreate the morning automation+

Create a second automation by repeating the process.

Select Sunrise.
Choose Run Immediately.
Add Set Colour Filters.
Change On to Off.
Save.

iPhone Shortcuts showing Colour Filters Off at sunrise — When both automations appear, your phone is ready.

Need colour right now?

Temporarily switch the filter off without changing your automations.

FastestSwipe down on the Home Screen, search “Colour Filters,” and switch it off.

Through SettingsAccessibility → Display & Text Size → Colour Filters.

iPhone Spotlight search with a Colour Filters toggle — Spotlight gives you a quick override.

You are all set for tonight.

Your iPhone can now become quieter when the sun goes down.

Android: most phones use Bedtime or Sleep mode. Grayscale follows a bedtime schedule; menu names vary by manufacturer.

01Choose your AndroidGet the menu path that matches your phone+

Pixel or most Android phonesUses Digital Wellbeing and Bedtime mode.Samsung GalaxyUses Modes and Routines with Sleep mode.

Not sure? Search Settings for “Bedtime,” “Sleep mode,” or “Grayscale.”

02Open bedtime settingsFind the mode that controls your night screen+

On Pixel and many Android phones:

Settings → Digital Wellbeing & parental controls → Bedtime mode

If you have the newer Modes screen, use Settings → Modes → Bedtime.

03Schedule grayscaleChoose when colour should disappear+

Turn on Bedtime mode.
Set bedtime and wake-up times, or choose Turn on while charging.
Tap Customize → Screen options at bedtime.
Turn on Grayscale.

Sunset note: Pixel offers sunset-to-sunrise for Night Light, while grayscale normally follows Bedtime mode. Choose a bedtime close to sunset if that suits you.

04Set your quick overrideMake colour easy to restore temporarily+

Swipe down twice for Quick Settings. Add the Bedtime mode tile if needed. Tap it whenever you need colour back temporarily.

Turning the mode off temporarily does not delete your schedule.

Checked against Google Pixel Help and Samsung Support. Screens may vary.

Your night routine is ready.

Your Android phone can now soften its pull at bedtime.