The iPhone allows you to invert the colors to change the display of content on the screen. The two inverts are the Classic Invert and the Smart Invert. The Smart Invert is the hidden dark mode of the iPhone and only changes the colors of the screen except the photos, videos, or documents. The Classic Invert changes all the colors of the iPhone.

In this guide, we will discuss Smart Invert and provide you with the different ways to enable it on the iPhone.

What is Smart Invert for Dark Mode on iPhone?

With the update of iOS 11, Apple introduced a new feature known as Smart Invert that inverts some colors on your device. Smart Invert and Dark Mode are almost similar Accessibility features of the iPhone but they operate differently. The Smart Invert changes the color of app icons, and background but keeps the content like pictures and videos same. The Smart Invert provides more comfort while staring at the screen for more duration of time.

How to Enable Smart Invert for Dark Mode on iPhone

The following are the two approaches to enable the Smart Invert for Dark Mode on iPhone:

• • Enable Smart Invert from the Accessibility Settings
  • Enable Smart Invert from the Accessibility Shortcut

1: Enable Smart Invert from the Accessibility Settings

Follow the below steps to enable the Smart Invert on iPhone from the Accessibility settings:

Step 1: Open the Settings and tap on Accessibility.

Step 2: Next, tap on Display & Text Size.

Step 3: Look for the Smart Invert option and turn the toggle on.

2: Enable Smart Invert from the Accessibility Shortcut

Another method is to enable the Smart Invert from the Accessibility Shortcut. To allow it to from there, you must add the option to the shortcut through the settings. The following steps must be followed to add it:

Step 1: Head towards the Settings and tap on Accessibility.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on the Accessibility Shortcut option.

Step 3: Tap on Smart Invert, the check mark will appear right next to the option.

Step 4: Press the power button three times, the Accessibility Shortcut menu will appear, and choose the Smart Invert to enable it.

Final Thoughts

The Smart Invert is the accessibility feature of the iPhone that changes the colors of the device. It inverts some UI content but excludes the pictures and videos of your Photos app. When you enable the Smart Invert, the overall UI will become dark and less bright immediately. To enable the Smart Invert on your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and turn the toggle on for Smart Invert. If you find any issues while using the iPhone in the Smart Invert, then you can disable it from the same settings.