If Your iPhone or iPad Gets Too Hot or Too Cold by Apple

Between what ambient temperatures should you use iPhones and iPads?
You should use iPhones and iPads in ambient temperatures between 0º and 35º C, or 32º and 95º F.

What can happen to the behavior of iPhones and iPads in extreme temperatures?
In extreme temperatures, iPhones and iPads can change their behavior by disabling certain features or the entire system.

What features or behaviors are changed when iPhones and iPads get very hot?
Features or behaviors which change when iPhones and iPads get very hot include:

  • Charging, including wireless charging, slowing or stopping.
  • The display dimming or going black.
  • Cellular radios entering a low-power state, which can cause the signal to weaken.
  • Camera flash or other camera features being temporarily disabled.
  • Performance being reduced.

What can happen to the battery life of iPhones and iPads in very hot temperatures?
In very hot temperatures, the battery life of iPhones and iPads can be permanently shortened.

What can happen to the battery life of iPhones and iPads in very cold temperatures?
In very cold temperatures, the battery life of iPhones and iPads can be temporarily shortened and cause the device to turn off.

Between what temperatures should you store iPhones and iPads?
You should store iPhones and iPads in temperatures between -20º and 45º C, or -4º and 113º F.

Should you leave your iPhone or iPad in the car?
No, you should not leave your iPhone or iPad in the car because the ambient temperature can get too hot.

What activities can cause iPhones or iPads get warmer?
iPhones and iPads can get warmer when you:

  • Set up your device for the first time.
  • Restore from a backup.
  • Wirelessly charge your device.
  • Use graphics-intensive or processor-intensive apps, games, or features.
  • Streaming high-quality video.

What can cause iPhones or iPads to get too hot?
iPhones and iPads can get too hot when:

  • They're left in the car on a hot day.
  • They're left in direct sunlight for a long time.
  • Certain features are used in hot conditions or direct sunlight for a long time.

What are the safety standards iPhones and iPads comply with?
The safety standards iPhones and iPads comply with are IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1.