In recent years, Apple has taken steps to make its devices more accessible for people with disabilities. One of the most recent additions is the ability to automatically dim flashing lights in videos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. This feature is designed to reduce the risk of seizures caused by photosensitive epilepsy, a condition in which exposure to flashing lights can trigger a seizure. In this article, we’ll explain how to enable this feature and provide some tips for using it.
To enable the automatic dimming of flashing lights in videos on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Settings app and select “General.” From there, select “Accessibility” and then “Display Accommodations.” Under “Reduce Motion,” you will find the option to “Reduce White Point.” Toggle this switch to “On” and the device will automatically dim any flashing lights in videos.
Once this feature is enabled, you may notice that some videos appear darker than normal. This is because the device is automatically dimming any flashing lights in the video. To adjust the brightness of the video, you can use the brightness slider in the Control Center or adjust the brightness settings in the Settings app.
It’s important to note that this feature does not affect all videos. It only works on videos that contain flashing lights. Additionally, some videos may still contain flashing lights even after the feature is enabled. If you experience any discomfort while watching a video, you should stop watching it immediately and consult your doctor.
Using this feature can help make videos more accessible for people with photosensitive epilepsy. However, it’s important to remember that this feature does not completely eliminate the risk of seizures. If you or someone you know has photosensitive epilepsy, it’s important to take other precautions such as avoiding bright lights and loud noises.
In conclusion, Apple’s automatic dimming of flashing lights in videos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices is a great step forward in making its devices more accessible for people with disabilities. By enabling this feature, you can help reduce the risk of seizures caused by photosensitive epilepsy. However, it’s important to remember that this feature does not completely eliminate the risk of seizures and other precautions should be taken as well.
