How to Search iPhone Settings

There are a lot of different iPhone settings. Luckily, there's a way to search for any iPhone setting with your iPhone Settings Search bar. This is super useful when looking for settings for a particular app or feature, but you aren't sure exactly where to find them.

Why You'll Love This Tip:

• Easily locate settings options without having to scroll through the whole iPhone Settings menu.
• Quickly find settings and preferences you're unfamiliar with instead of clicking hopelessly.

How to Search Settings on iPhone

This tip for searching the iPhone Settings menu is a great way to access settings you tend to change frequently. The iPhone Settings Search bar is also the easy way to locate settings when you're unsure where they are located.

For instance, I wanted to set my phone to Dark mode permanently, but I wasn't sure if that was located under Display, Focus, or Accessibility. Using the Settings search bar bypasses the need to know exactly where everything is. Here's how to search an iPhone Settings menu:

1. Tap your iPhone Settings icon to open.
2. Swipe down slightly from the middle of the page to reveal the iPhone Settings Search bar.
3. If you want to search for a particular app's settings, tap the Search bar.
4. Type in the name of an app.
5. Tap the app when it appears to access its settings.
6. If you want to search for a particular iPhone setting, but are unsure where it's located, type in the name of the setting. In this case, Accessibility, and all Accessibility settings appear underneath.
7. Tap one of the Search results, and you'll be taken to the appropriate settings!

Isn't that so convenient? Now you know how to find the iPhone Settings Search bar and find that particular iPhone setting you've been looking for. Give it a try the next time you're looking for specific app settings, and more! Next, learn how to search your entire iPhone using Spotlight Search. If you like tips like this about using your iPhone, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day!