How to turn off the flashlight on your iPhone

On your way to a company meeting, you slip your iPhone into your purse. A colleague asks about a project you're working on, and you pull out your device to share the latest status update. But your iPhone magically turned on flashlight when it was in your bag, and now there's a bright light you're not sure how to turn off.

Asurion Experts keep your devices running smoothly. Whether you want to optimize your iPhone camera settings or improve its battery charge, count on us for a quick solution. Here's how to turn off the flashlight on an iPhone in just a few steps.

Turn off the flashlight from the Lock Screen

The iPhone has a flashlight icon placed on the Lock screen. You can use the button to turn the flashlight off on an iPhone without unlocking your device.

1. Tap the front of the iPhone display to wake your device.
2. Locate the flashlight icon on the display (bottom-left).
3. Tap and hold the icon until the flashlight turns off.

If you don't see the flashlight icon on the Lock screen, use Settings to add it.

1. Tap the front of the iPhone display to wake your device.
2. Tap and hold the Lock screen until you see the Customize button at the bottom of your display.
3. Tap Customize > Lock screen.
4. Tap one of the controls at the bottom of the screen to remove it. Tap the empty control slot to view the controls gallery.
5. Tap the Flashlight control to add it to your Lock screen.
6. Tap Done.

Turn off the flashlight using Control Center

Control Center provides another way to turn off the flashlight. It's a good option if you don't have the flashlight designated as a control on your Lock screen.

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center.
2. If your iPhone doesn't have Face ID, swipe up from the bottom.
3. Tap the flashlight icon to turn it off or on.

Don't see the flashlight in Control Center? Add it using these steps.

1. Open Control Center.
2. Tap + in the top left-hand corner.
3. Tap Add a Control.
4. Locate the flashlight icon.
5. Tap the flashlight icon to add it to the Control Center.

Ask Siri to turn off the flashlight

Siri will turn off the flashlight for you with a simple voice command. A few examples of statements that Siri responds to include:

• "Hey Siri, turn off the flashlight."
• "Hey Siri, will you turn off the flashlight?"
• "Hey Siri, can you turn off the torch?"
• "Hey Siri, please turn off the flashlight."

If you don't have Siri voice-enabled, press and hold the side button on your iPhone to activate it.

Use the flashlight shortcut in the Camera app

The Camera app uses the flashlight to capture photos and video in dim lighting. If you use the Video or Slo-Mo setting, the flashlight stays on until you end the recording.

To prevent the flashlight from turning on while in the Camera app, tap the Flash icon in the upper left corner. It resembles a lightning bolt. When turned off, a diagonal line crosses the icon.

Troubleshooting if the flashlight won't turn off

People have reported problems with an iPhone flashlight that stays on, even after turning it off through the Control Center. If you continue to have issues with the flashlight, try these easy fixes or get tech support.

Restart your iPhone

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General > Shut Down.
3. Drag the slider to turn off your device.
4. Press and hold the side button to turn the iPhone on.

Check for iOS updates

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General > Software Update.
3. Download and install available updates.

Reset settings if the issue persists

This option restores your device settings, including network, location, privacy, and Apple Pay, to their defaults. It won't delete any saved data or media from your iPhone.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
3. Tap Reset > Reset All Settings.

FAQ

How do I turn off the flashlight from the Lock Screen?

Tap the display to wake up your iPhone. Tap and hold the flashlight icon on the Lock screen to turn it off.

Where can I find the flashlight control in the Control Center?

The flashlight control is a round icon that appears below the Brightness or Volume controls in the Control Center. However, if you customized the Control Center, it may be in a different spot.

Can I use Siri to turn off the flashlight?

Siri can turn the iPhone flashlight off. Use a voice command like "Hey Siri, turn off the flashlight" for a hands-free solution to flashlight issues.