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One of the most appreciable iOS features “Night Shift” is now available on Mac starting with macOS Sierra 10.12.4. Once enabled, it transfers the colors of the display to the warmer end of the color spectrum. As a result, your eyes won’t burn or strain.

Mar 28, 2020 To enable Night Shift almost all the time, we need to set up a custom schedule. Here is the steps you can do to change Night Shift schedule: Open System Preferences of your macOS. Select Displays menu. Select Night Shift tab. Change Schedule option to Custom. Enter From value with 02:00 and to value with 01:59. MacOS Night Shift Options. The history of macOS, Apple's current Mac operating system originally named Mac OS X until 2012 and then OS X until 2016, began with the company's project to replace its 'classic' Mac OS.That system, up to and including its final release Mac OS 9, was a direct descendant of the operating system Apple had used in its Macintosh computers since their introduction in 1984.

The obvious advantage of using Night Shift on Mac is that you will have a better night’s sleep. Depending on your need, you can either set it to get activated automatically or set a custom schedule. Let’s find out how it works!

How to Enable and Use Night Shift in macOS Sierra on Mac

Note: To use Night Shift on your Mac, you need to make sure your computer is compatible and running macOS Sierra 10.12.4. Night Shift doesn’t work with the connected televisions or projectors.

Following are the Mac models and displays that support Night Shift.

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  • MacBook (Early 2015 or later)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
  • Apple LED Cinema Display
  • Apple Thunderbolt Display
  • LG UltraFine 5K Display
  • LG UltraFine 4K Display

Step #1. Click on Apple menu at the top-left corner of the screen.

Step #2. Next, you need to click on System Preferences.

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Step #3. Click on Displays.

Step #4. Now, you have to click on Night Shift tab.

You can now create a custom Night Shift schedule or set it to get activated automatically from sunset to sunrise. To do so, simply click on the drop-down menu, select a schedule i.e. sunset to sunrise or set a custom schedule as per your need.

If you want to set a custom schedule, you have to select the time range during which you want to use Night Shift.

How to Adjust Night Shift Color Temperature on Mac

You can adjust the color temperature when the Night Shift is active. According to Apple, warmer settings might affect the appearance of some onscreen motion.

Step #1. Click on Apple menu → System Preferences.

Step #2. Click on Displays.

Step #3. Click on Night Shift tab.

Step #4. Now, you need to drag the slider left or right in order to make the color temperature more or less warm.

How to Disable Night Shift on Mac

If ever don’t want to keep Night Shift enabled, you can easily disable it.

Step #1. Click on Apple menu → System Preferences.

Step #2. Click on Displays.

Step #3. Click on Night Shift.

Step #4. Now, uncheck the box next to Manual.

If you have scheduled Night Shift, it will be activated at the scheduled time. If you want to completely disable it, just select Off in Drop-down menu next to Schedule.

Alternately, you can click on the Notification Center button located at the top-right corner of the screen. Then, scroll down and click the Night Shift switch to turn it On/Off position.

That’s it!

The Bottom Line

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Night Shift is a very helpful feature for users. It had first arrived in iOS 9.3 for iPhone and iPad. If you are someone who uses Mac regularly at night, it would be of immense help to you. What’s your take on it?

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