LightsOut – Flashlight Timer for iPhone

Available on the App Store · iPhone

LIGHTSOUT

Flashlight Timer

Your flashlight, on a timer. Set it. Forget it. Lights out.

Download on the App Store · $1.99

iOS 17.0+ · iPhone Only · No Ads · No Subscription

Why LightsOut

Stop Draining Your Battery While You Sleep

Your iPhone flashlight has no timer. LightsOut fixes that — set it for 2, 5, 15, or 30 minutes (or anywhere up to 2 hours), and it shuts off automatically.

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Camping

Read in your tent without worrying about a dead battery in the morning.

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Bedtime

Wind down with a book. LightsOut turns off when you fall asleep.

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Power Outage

Navigate the dark without leaving your flashlight blazing all night.

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Any Time

Whenever you need light for a set time and don't want to think about it.

Features

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

Preset + Custom Timers

Quick-tap 2, 5, 15, or 30 minutes — or dial in any time from 1 to 120 minutes with a custom scroll picker.

Lock Screen Widget

See your remaining timer without unlocking your phone. Right where you need it.

Home Screen Widget

One tap to launch from your home screen. Timer status always visible.

Control Center Access

Replace your stock flashlight toggle with LightsOut — right where your flashlight lives. Requires iOS 18+.

Siri + Shortcuts

"Start LightsOut timer for 15 minutes." Fully integrated with Apple Shortcuts.

Pause & Resume

Swipe away mid-timer? LightsOut saves your time and picks up right where you left off.

Color Themes

Four themes — Mono, Blue, Amber, and Green. Match your vibe.

No Ads. No Subscription.

$1.99 once. That's it. Yours forever.

Setup Guide

Get the Most Out of LightsOut

LightsOut works great right out of the box — but it gets even better when you set up the Control Center control, lock screen widget, and home screen widget. Here's how.

iOS 18+ Required

Add LightsOut to Control Center

Replace (or add to) the stock flashlight in your Control Center with LightsOut — so you can start a timed flashlight session right from the lock screen.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Control Center.
  3. Scroll down to find LightsOut in the list of available controls.
  4. Tap the green + button to add it.
  5. Drag it to wherever you want it — right next to (or replacing) the stock flashlight works great.
  6. Swipe down from the top-right to open Control Center and tap the LightsOut control to launch straight into the app.
Tip: You don't have to remove the stock flashlight — you can have both. LightsOut will appear alongside it. But if you're ready to go all-in, swipe the stock flashlight left to remove it.
iOS 17+

Add the Lock Screen Widget

See your remaining timer at a glance without unlocking your phone.

  1. Long-press your lock screen until the Customize button appears.
  2. Tap Customize, then tap your lock screen (not your wallpaper).
  3. Tap the widget area below the time to add a widget.
  4. Scroll through the list and tap LightsOut.
  5. Choose either the circular or rectangular widget based on your available slot.
  6. Tap Done to save. Your timer countdown will now appear on your lock screen whenever a timer is running.
Note: The widget shows live countdown while a timer is active. When no timer is running, it shows the LightsOut icon as a quick-launch shortcut.
iOS 17+

Add the Home Screen Widget

One-tap launch and timer status right from your home screen.

  1. Long-press any empty space on your home screen until the icons start wiggling.
  2. Tap the + button in the top-left corner.
  3. Search for LightsOut or scroll to find it.
  4. Select the small widget (2×2) and tap Add Widget.
  5. Drag it wherever you want on your home screen.
  6. Tap Done to save.
Tip: Put it on your most-used home screen page. One tap opens LightsOut with your last-used settings ready to go.
Siri & Shortcuts

Use LightsOut with Siri

Hands-free control — just ask.

  1. Make sure LightsOut is installed and you've opened it at least once.
  2. Say "Hey Siri, start LightsOut timer" — Siri will start a default timer.
  3. For a specific duration, say "Start LightsOut timer for 15 minutes."
  4. To stop early, say "Stop LightsOut timer."
  5. You can also add LightsOut actions to custom Shortcuts via the Shortcuts app for more advanced automations.

FAQ

Questions

Why does LightsOut need camera access?

The iPhone's flashlight (torch) is technically part of the camera hardware — it's controlled through the same system framework. LightsOut uses Apple's camera framework exclusively to control the flashlight. It does not access your camera, capture photos or video, or store anything. No camera permission is required — only the ability to toggle the torch.

Will the flashlight stay on if I lock my phone?

iOS doesn't allow third-party apps to keep the flashlight active after the screen locks — this is a system-level limitation on all iPhones. LightsOut keeps your screen on during the timer (like a video player), which keeps the torch running. If you manually lock your phone, the flashlight will turn off.

What if I swipe away the app mid-timer?

LightsOut will pause your timer and turn off the flashlight automatically to save your battery. When you reopen the app, you'll see a Resume prompt with your remaining time ready to go.

Does the Control Center control require a newer iPhone?

The Control Center integration requires iOS 18 or later. The rest of the app — timers, widgets, Siri — works on iOS 17 and up.

Is there a subscription or in-app purchase?

Nope. $1.99 once. No ads, no subscription, no upsells. Every feature is included.

SET IT.
FORGET IT.

Your flashlight deserves a bedtime too.

Download on the App Store · $1.99

iPhone Only · iOS 17.0+ · No Ads · No Subscription