“Late Night Mode” in iOS 26 reduces loud sounds from the built-in speaker, incredibly ideal for some times

In the first developer beta of iOS 26, Apple quietly added a handy new toggle in the Sounds & Haptics settings: Late Night Mode. It’s a thoughtful touch aimed at making late-night usage easier on the ears.

The new Late Night Mode toggle appears just beneath the Volume Limit setting.

When enabled, it reduces loud sounds from the built-in speaker—ideal for quiet environments or nighttime use.

It’s located in Settings > Sounds & Haptics, right after the Built-In Speaker section.

This subtle yet practical addition joins other granular controls like Keyboard Feedback and System Haptics, reinforcing Apple’s focus on user personalization.

Reddit user u/freaktheclown first spotted it, with fellow users chiming in with their take:

🟢 “Perfect for those who use their phone in bed next to a sleeping partner.” — u/TomatoFax
🟢 “I love this! No more heart attacks from random loud alerts at 1am.” — u/DripNoodle
🟢 “Kinda like a mini version of Quiet Mode. Neat addition.” — u/viokey
🔴 “Apple should’ve added a scheduler or made it part of Focus modes.” — u/blewchem
🔴 “Hope this doesn't override my preferred EQ settings. Needs more clarification.” — u/ZatchBell321
🟢 “Subtle, but thoughtful. It’s the little things that make the OS feel polished.” — u/nekowizardry
🔴 “More buried toggles. This should be more visible!” — u/ItsMeMaxx

While it’s a small tweak, Late Night Mode could quietly become a favorite for nighttime users. iOS 26 continues to pack in subtle refinements that cater to real-life usage.