Screen distance option not working.

Hey JustJan05,

You're correct, it does not say how much time you'll need to hold your iPhone closer than 12 inches for the alert to appear here: What is Screen Distance? - Apple Support

Since this feature uses the TrueDepth camera like Face ID, let's reset Face ID to see if that helps. Here's how:

• Check that nothing is covering the TrueDepth camera such as a case or screen protector
• Make sure your face isn't blocked and that you're facing the camera
• Restart your iPhone - Apple Support for fresh connections
• If those steps don't help, reset Face ID. You'll tap Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Reset, then set it up again.

The above steps can be found here too: If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support

Let us know how it goes.

Take care!

Not working on iPhone 15 Pro Max

ios 17.1

I tried these ways to work my Screen Distance feature properly. Here, you can try it too.

Ensure the iPhone screen is clean and dust-free, especially the Dynamic Island that holds your TrueDepth camera, which should not be obstructed by dust.

Check your settings. Screen Distance should be unable. If it isn't, Go to Settings >>> Click on Screen Time >>> Click on Screen Distance >>> Turn it on.

The Assistive Access feature can stop Screen Distance from working. If Assistive Access is active, to exit the interface, triple-click the power button >>> Select Exit Assistive Access from the list >>> Enter the Assistive Access passcode to exit the interface.

Sometimes, fancy cases and improperly applied screen protectors block the TrueDepth camera and cause the Screen Distance feature to stop working.

I turned off the screen distance option and re-started and it’s still doing it. It’s very annoying. Any suggestions?

I am using iPhone 14 pro it is not working

I have tried to turn it on and off but it doesn’t work I really put my phone close to my face but I don’t know when I put it close and I always have people telling me to take my phone away from my face or my face will get “sucked in”

Device:IPhone 14

Any way that function doesn’t work never.IPhone 14 pro max.

did this and nothing worked, device iphone xr

Hello, 04 November the problem persists.

My girlfriend have iPhone 14 and it works for her.

Device: iPhone 13

I turned it on/off and re-started. No more problem.

I have tried it and it still doesn't work, is it because of the tempered glass? because I use quite thick tempered glass

When i try to turn my screen distance on nothing pops up. It just shows the enable button that turns green and nothing pops up on how to set it up.