In today’s tech-driven world, it’s hard to avoid screens—especially in the evening. But did you know that your phone’s blue light could be sabotaging your sleep?
The Problem with Blue Light
Blue light, which is emitted by most smartphones and electronic devices, stimulates your brain and suppresses melatonin production—the hormone that signals your body it’s time to sleep. This can lead to restless nights, difficulty falling asleep, and poor sleep quality.
Why Red Light Helps
Unlike blue light, red light has minimal impact on melatonin. Red light therapy, which is growing in popularity for its health and wellness benefits, is known to support circadian rhythms, reduce eye strain, and promote better sleep. While red light therapy beds (like Solbasium’s advanced models) are designed for full-body benefits—helping with muscle recovery, pain relief, and cellular health—you can bring a little of that concept into your nightly routine by switching your phone to a red light filter at night.
The Benefits of Using Red Light on Your Phone
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🌙 Supports your natural sleep cycle
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😴 Helps you fall asleep faster
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👁️ Reduces eye strain in dark environments
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🔋 Easy to toggle on/off as needed
How to Turn On Red Light Mode on Your iPhone
Here’s a simple way to transform your iPhone screen into a red-light-friendly display:
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Go to: Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Color Filters
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Toggle On: Color Filters
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Select: Color Tint
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Move both the Intensity and Hue sliders all the way to the right for the deepest red tint.
Optional: Set It as a Shortcut for Quick Access
Make it super easy to toggle on/off:
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Go to Settings → Accessibility → Accessibility Shortcut
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Select Color Filters
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Now just triple-click your side button to activate or deactivate the red filter anytime!
