Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities JackCasey5
Thank you for contacting us. You have come to the right place and we are happy to assist you. We understand your iPad is not fully bright when you "tap to wake". We can understand why you’d reach out for a solution. To start, make sure you have the most current operating system on your device. (Settings > General > Software Update) There are a couple settings that could be causing this to happen. Check the different troubleshooting steps in the below article for ways to adjust the brightness of your display.
Adjust the screen brightness and color on iPad
- Automatic
- Brightness
- TrueTone
- Night Shift
- Wallpaper
Additionally, an accessibility feature may also be enabled.
Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size
- Reduce Transparency
- Increase Contrast
Make sure you have backups prior to making any major system changes: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities.
Best regards.