How to play Night Shift in macOS and why you should do it

Familiar to users of iOS function now works on Mac. Layfhaker explains why it is needed and how to enable it.

What is the function of Night Shift

Night Shift appeared in a recent update MacOS 10.12.4, but by default it is inactive, and it must be run manually. Before you activate, we shall understand, what it is for and what benefits from it.

In fact, Night Shift - it is a night mode, which changes the color temperature of the display toward the warmer colors. Instead of a cold blue glow effect which adversely affects the circadian rhythms and causes problems with falling asleep, the image becomes yellow and not hurt the eyes. As a result, less eyestrain when working in the evening and at night. Night Shift automatically and very smoothly adjusts the temperature of the display, depending on the time of day, so you do not even notice it.

How to play Night Shift

For Night Shift work you must have installed macOS 10.12.4. The following Mac models:

• MacBook (from 2015 and later);
• MacBook Air (mid 2012 or later);
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• MacBook Pro (mid 2012 or later);
• Mac mini (late 2012 and newer);
• iMac (late 2012 and newer).

To enable the function, do the following:

1. Open System Preferences and go to "Monitor".

2. Switch on the Night Shift tab and change the schedule for the "From Dusk Till Dawn."

Now at dusk image will become warmer and sunrise display calibration will return to original settings.

Quickly enable two ways: through Siri or using the toggle switch in the "Notification Center", which will appear if you pull the curtain down.

In addition to the mode of "From Dusk Till Dawn", there are Night Shift custom settings to specify the period of time during which the function is active. You can also choose how much warmer will be the color when the Night Shift.

By using the function should refrain designers, photographers and everyone who is critical color accuracy when working. In this case, by Night Shift can be more harm than good.