How can I increase my iPad Lock Screen timeout?

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How can I increase my iPad Lock Screen timeout?

I would like to lengthen the Lock Screen time out from 5 seconds to something more useful like 20-30 seconds. I have a number of widgets that provide info but I only get 5 seconds to look them over before the lock screen shuts off.

There are a number of conversations about Lock Screen time outs, but the answers relate to home screen time outs. Inevitably, the response is to go to display settings.

A bit of a fussy question, I know, but I’m a bit obsessed.

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iPad iOS 18

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iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 16, 2025 8:39 AM

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Answer 1

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Lawrence Finch

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Mar 16, 2025 6:13 PM in response to Argmire

I’m sorry to tell you there is no setting for the lock screen timeout. Sounds like a good idea, but the best place to suggest something to Apple is here→Product Feedback - Apple

This is a user-to-user forum, with minimal Apple participation.

You could move or replicate those widgets on your Home screen as a workaround.

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Mar 17, 2025 3:57 AM in response to dagmar1

dagmar1 wrote:

Open Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock > Choose Timeout

I think you didn’t actually read the post you responded to, which said they were not asking about auto-lock timeout.

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dagmar1

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Mar 16, 2025 8:26 PM in response to Argmire

Open Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock > Choose Timeout

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How can I increase my iPad Lock Screen timeout?

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