Enabling Night Light Mode

Introduction

Night Light mode is a feature that adjusts the color temperature of your display to reduce blue light exposure, which can help improve sleep quality, especially when using your computer at night. This guide provides instructions for enabling Night Light mode in Debian, including scheduling and customization options.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Installed Debian and logged in to the desktop environment
• Basic familiarity with navigating the Debian desktop environment

Step 1: Open Display Settings

1. Open the “Settings” or “System Settings” menu from the desktop environment.
2. Navigate to the “Displays” or “Display Settings” section.

Step 2: Locate Night Light Settings

1. In the display settings menu, look for an option related to Night Light mode.
2. Depending on your desktop environment, Night Light settings may be located under “Color,” “Display,” or “Brightness & Lock” sections.

Step 3: Enable Night Light Mode

1. Toggle the Night Light mode switch to enable it.
2. Once enabled, your display will gradually shift to warmer colors to reduce blue light emission.

Step 4: Adjust Color Temperature (Optional)

1. Some Night Light settings menus allow you to adjust the color temperature manually.
2. Experiment with different color temperature settings to find the level that is most comfortable for your eyes.

Step 5: Schedule Night Light Activation

1. If available, set a schedule for Night Light mode activation.
2. Choose the start and end times for Night Light mode to automatically enable and disable based on your preferences.

Step 6: Customize Night Light Settings

1. Explore additional customization options available in the Night Light settings menu.
2. Customize options such as transition duration, intensity, or automatic adjustment based on sunrise and sunset times.

Step 7: Test Night Light Mode

1. After configuring Night Light settings, test the mode to ensure it functions as expected.
2. Wait for the scheduled activation time or manually activate Night Light mode to verify the color temperature adjustment.

Step 8: Apply Changes

1. Once you have configured Night Light settings to your satisfaction, apply the changes.
2. Close the display settings menu to save the changes and activate Night Light mode on your Debian system.

Conclusion

By enabling Night Light mode in Debian, you can reduce blue light exposure and improve sleep quality while using your computer, especially during nighttime hours. Customize Night Light settings to suit your preferences and enjoy a more comfortable viewing experience on your Debian desktop.