How can I keep iPad screen on?

While i am reading or watching a video my screen times out. How to keep my screen on?



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Posted on Aug 4, 2023 6:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2023 8:04 AM

Without periodic input, you iPad will assume that it is idle - and will turn-off and lock its screen.


Unless you interact with your iPad touch screen - or if your iPad is equipped with FaceID with Attention Aware features enabled - the only means by which your iPad can detect your presence is through periodic interaction with the touch screen, a mouse or trackpad.


Some video player Apps will keep the iPad active while a video continues to play back. When viewing via a web browser, the iPad may not remain active without input.


In such circumstances, you might consider disabling the iPad’s Auto-Lock setting - but be aware that this has implications for device security:

Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock - set to Never


Extending the Auto-Lock timeout might be more appropriate, however, the iPad will still automatically lock.

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Aug 4, 2023 8:04 AM in response to maguerita

Without periodic input, you iPad will assume that it is idle - and will turn-off and lock its screen.


Unless you interact with your iPad touch screen - or if your iPad is equipped with FaceID with Attention Aware features enabled - the only means by which your iPad can detect your presence is through periodic interaction with the touch screen, a mouse or trackpad.


Some video player Apps will keep the iPad active while a video continues to play back. When viewing via a web browser, the iPad may not remain active without input.


In such circumstances, you might consider disabling the iPad’s Auto-Lock setting - but be aware that this has implications for device security:

Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock - set to Never


Extending the Auto-Lock timeout might be more appropriate, however, the iPad will still automatically lock.

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