Transform Your iPhone Into a Dynamic Smart Display with Standby

Smart displays have always been a convenient way of getting instant information, be it the weather, time or even old pictures. However, with Apple's newest iOS 17 update, they are taking it a notch higher. With the introduction of the StandBy option, your iPhone can now transform into a smart display when charging it over MagSafe and placing it on a dock. This feature offers a range of benefits such as a full-size clock, larger notifications, glanceable widgets, Siri, old photos, and music controls, all accessible with just a glance.

StandBy is a unique feature that allows users to conveniently keep track of their phone's activity from a distance. Essentially, it is a smart display in disguise. Despite having an extensive smart home ecosystem and manufacturing its own smart home hardware such as the HomePod range, Apple has yet to launch an official smart display. Although StandBy may not be a practical substitute for one, since users need to retrieve their phones once fully charged, it gives a glimpse of what a potential Apple-made smart display might resemble. Keep an eye out for the iOS 17 update set to release later this year if you're interested in exploring this feature.

Source: Apple