Migraine-friendly iPhone and iPad display settings

Updated 2026-11-02

Quick answerOn iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. Reduce White Point lowers the intensity of bright colors, Color Filters can tint the whole screen, and Smart Invert darkens most apps. ProMotion models also offer Limit Frame Rate, which caps the display at 60 frames per second.

Display & Text Size

  1. Open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
  2. Turn on Reduce White Point and adjust the slider.
  3. Optional: Color Filters > Color Tint to tint the whole screen.
  4. Optional: Smart Invert to darken apps that don't have a dark mode.

Good to know

  • Apple lists which models support Limit Frame Rate, including iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max and several iPad Pro models.
  • Apple notes Color Filters change how photos and videos look, so you may want them only when needed.

FAQ

Can I make my iPhone dimmer than the lowest brightness?

Yes, Reduce White Point in Accessibility > Display & Text Size lowers the intensity of bright colors on top of the brightness slider.

Sources

  • Apple Support: Use display and text size preferences on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Link

Not a medical device and not medical advice. Migraine Mode is a screen-comfort tool: it does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent migraine or any other condition, and it does not replace a doctor. Its settings are based on studies of light, colour, flicker, patterns and motion; the extension itself has not been clinically tested. When to see a doctor.