The Dark mode - a treat for the eyes

Smartphones are now an indispensable tool, especially for employees working in security and facility management who operate a workforce management system. The innovative workforce management system from COREDINATE^® comes with a default Dark Mode, which users describe as a “relief for the eyes”, especially during night shifts. For employees working in shifts, especially at night, a bright smartphone display can be an unwanted distraction or even a potential risk. This is where the Dark Mode comes into play – a feature that improves comfort and provides both health and safety benefits.

What does Dark Mode mean?

The Dark Mode (also called Night Mode) is a feature on smartphones that changes the screen's color scheme from light to dark. In Dark Mode, the background colors of apps, menus, and websites typically appear in dark tones like black or dark gray, while texts and icons are displayed in light colors like white or light gray. This feature offers a range of benefits, both in terms of aesthetics, user-friendliness, and health.

Studies confirm: Dark Mode is easier on the eyes

Numerous studies have shown that using Dark Mode has positive effects on the eyes and well-being. This mode offers decisive advantages, especially for people working at night and often facing poor lighting conditions.

What are the benefits of Dark Mode?

• Reduced eye strain: According to a study by Harvard Health Publishing, switching to Dark Mode reduces eye strain during extended smartphone use, especially in low-light environments. The lower light intensity and higher contrast ease eye strain and reduce the risk of fatigue or eye irritation, which is particularly important for shift workers.

• Reduced sleep disruption: Another study by The Vision Council shows that the blue light from bright screens can disrupt sleep patterns by inhibiting the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Dark Mode reduces this blue light, helping to improve sleep quality – but guards, please wait until after your shift to sleep. 😉

Safety through reduced light emission

In addition to the health benefits, Dark Mode plays a crucial role in the safety of security personnel. During night shifts or in dark environments, a bright smartphone display can be a conspicuous light source, which can not only be distracting but may also reveal the location of the guard. A darker screen, on the other hand:

• Reduced visibility to others: Using Dark Mode emits significantly less light, as the dark colors cause the smartphone to shine less brightly. This reduces the risk of a potential attacker noticing the glowing display and locating the guard’s position. This can be a crucial advantage in security-sensitive areas.

• Reduces distractions: A bright display can blind the guard, causing them to trip over an obstacle. Dark Mode ensures that focus remains on important tasks, and the eyes aren’t dazzled.

• Better readability and concentration: Dark Mode improves the readability of texts and information on the screen in poor lighting conditions, which is essential for security personnel. Information about patrols, events, and notes can be quickly and effortlessly grasped.

• Energy-saving: Lastly, Dark Mode saves battery life since darker pixels on OLED or MAOLED screens consume less power. This is a benefit for guards who rely on their smartphones during long shifts and might forget to charge them.

Dark Mode and COREDINATE: A perfect combination

COREDINATE^® offers security personnel a modern workforce management system to manage patrols and checkpoint scans efficiently. Combining this with Dark Mode optimizes usage, especially during the night.

Dark Mode: An essential feature for night shifts

In summary, Dark Mode offers both health and safety benefits for security personnel. Studies confirm it protects the eyes and simultaneously enhances safety by reducing the visibility of the smartphone in dark environments. Using Dark Mode optimizes the efficiency of security services and preserves employees' health.

And if you're wondering what to do on a sunny day with bright light? Just go to your COREDINATE workforce management system settings and switch to Light Mode. But don’t forget to switch back for the night shift!

Want to use Dark Mode but don’t know how? Our knowledge base explains it!

How to set up Dark Mode