How to Enable Night Light Settings in Windows 10

In today’s digital age, we spend countless hours staring at screens, which can cause eye strain and disrupt sleep patterns. Windows 10 offers a built-in Night Light feature to reduce blue light emissions and make the screen easier on your eyes, especially at night. In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable and customize Night Light settings in Windows 10.

Why Use Night Light?

The Night Light feature in Windows 10 is designed to:

• Reduce eye strain by lowering blue light exposure.
• Improve sleep quality by minimizing blue light’s impact on melatonin production.
• Make screen colors warmer, reducing glare in low-light conditions.

How to Enable Night Light in Windows 10

There are two simple ways to enable Night Light: through Settings and the Quick Action Center.

Method 1: Enable Night Light from Settings

1. Open Settings – Press Win + I to open the Settings window.
2. Go to Display Settings – Click on System and then select Display from the left panel.
3. Turn On Night Light – Under the Color section, find Night light and toggle it ON.
4. Adjust Night Light Settings (Optional) – Click Night light settings to customize:
   • Strength – Adjust the warmth of the display colors using the slider.
   • Schedule Night Light – Enable automatic scheduling (Sunset to Sunrise or Custom hours).

Method 2: Enable Night Light from Quick Action Center

1. Press Win + A to open the Action Center.
2. Click on the Night Light button – This will instantly enable or disable Night Light.

Troubleshooting Night Light Issues

If Night Light isn’t working, try these fixes:

• Ensure Your Display Drivers Are Updated – Outdated drivers may cause Night Light to malfunction. Update them via Device Manager.
• Check Registry Settings – Corrupt registry settings may affect Night Light. Reset it by navigating to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CloudStore (Advanced users only).
• Restart Your Computer – Sometimes, a simple restart resolves the issue.

Final Thoughts

Enabling Night Light in Windows 10 is a simple yet effective way to reduce eye strain and improve sleep quality. Whether you manually enable it or schedule it automatically, this feature ensures a more comfortable viewing experience at night.

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