How to disable screen brightening from notifications in iOS?

In ios 26.2 when a notification comes screen brightens when in lock screen and when not in lock screen, because I changed some setting now I want to disable the settings but dont remember from where to do the same.


Can Apple or anyone lese help

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 19, 2026 9:26 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2026 10:21 PM

Settings > Notifications > Show Previews: Choosing "Never" will prevent notifications from waking up the lock screen.


See the pic below, which is self-explanatory






Use Focus Modes (Best workaround)


You can stop the Lock Screen from waking without touching Show Previews.


  • Go to Settings → Focus
  • Configure Do Not Disturb / Custom Focus
  • Allow only critical contacts or apps
  • Enable “Dim Lock Screen”


Result:


  • Notifications are silenced
  • Screen stays dark
  • Notifications quietly pile up for later


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Jan 19, 2026 10:21 PM in response to rupin

Settings > Notifications > Show Previews: Choosing "Never" will prevent notifications from waking up the lock screen.


See the pic below, which is self-explanatory






Use Focus Modes (Best workaround)


You can stop the Lock Screen from waking without touching Show Previews.


  • Go to Settings → Focus
  • Configure Do Not Disturb / Custom Focus
  • Allow only critical contacts or apps
  • Enable “Dim Lock Screen”


Result:


  • Notifications are silenced
  • Screen stays dark
  • Notifications quietly pile up for later


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