Introduction:
If you love scrolling through TikTok videos, but find the bright white background a bit harsh on your eyes, especially at night, then you would want to enable dark mode on TikTok. Thankfully TikTok has a dark mode that lets you watch videos at night peacefully. Dark mode not only reduces the strain bright screens put on your eyes but also allows you to watch TikTok videos at night without drawing attention from others in the same room.
This easy guide will show you how to enable dark mode on TikTok in just a few simple steps, whether you are using an iPhone or Android phone.
Switching to the Dark Side on TikTok (Both Android and iPhones)
Whether you are an Android user or an iPhone user, here’s how you can enable dark mode on TikTok:
- Open the TikTok app.
- Tap on the icon that is located at the bottom right corner of your screen. This will take you to your profile.
- Swipe down or tap on the arrow at the top right corner of your screen. This will take you to the settings menu bar.
- Now tap on the setting gear on the topic right corner.
- Look for “Settings and privacy” and tap on it. This will open up a new menu with all sorts of settings for your TikTok account.
- Scroll down until you see “Display.” There will be a list of options, just slide your finger down until you find it.
- Tap on “Dark.” This will be right next to “Display.” Once you tap it, the background color of TikTok will change to a dark mode theme!
Bonus! You can also set TikTok to automatically switch to dark mode when your phone’s dark mode is on. Here’s how:
- Follow steps 1 through 4 above to get to the Settings and Privacy menu.
- Look for “Content preferences” and tap on it.
- Tap on “App appearance.”
- Choose “Dark mode.” Now, whenever your phone is in dark mode, TikTok will automatically follow suit!
If you want Tikyok to match the appearance of your device’s display setting, turn it on. This way, if you have turned on dark mode for your phone, TikTok will have it turned on automatically.
How to Enable Dark Mode on a Phone?
If you own an iPhone, here’s how you turn on the dark mode:
- Open settings.
- Go to display and brightness
- At the top, you will be able to see two options: light and dark. Tap on dark and you will be able to enable dark mode on your phone.
How to Enable Dark Mode on TikTok For Windows, Mac, or PC?
TikTok on computers doesn’t have a dark mode like the phone app. But you can use a free tool called “Turn Off the Lights” to make it dark.
This tool works on most browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, etc. Here’s how to get it:
- Search for “Turn Off the Lights download” on your computer.
- Click the link for your browser. You might need to allow the download.
- Once downloaded, you will see a small lightbulb icon in your browser. Click it and choose “Options”.
- Click “Night Mode” on the left menu.
- Check the box that says “Show the night switch button…”.
- Now when you open TikTok on your browser, you will see a light switch in the corner. Click it to turn on dark mode.
FAQs
I don’t see a “Dark mode” option in my settings. Why?
I can’t find the “Content preferences” option on my Android phone.
Will dark mode save my phone battery?
Does dark mode work on the TikTok website?
Conclusion
In short, dark mode is a very cool and helpful feature that lets you enjoy TikTok content in a dark room without disturbing others and also puts less strain on your eyes. Additionally, you might also be able to save your phone’s battery with this mode. We hope the steps mentioned above in this guide help you enjoy TikTok in a comfortable dark mode environment, saving your eyes from strain and even saving some battery life.
