Ipad Auto lock for more than 15mins, is that possible?

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Ipad Auto lock for more than 15mins, is that possible?

Currently my Ipad Auto-lock (within Screen & Brightness) shows a maximum time of 15mins. I would like an autolock time of 1 or 2 hours. Is that possible?

The rationale for it is as follows:

I don't want the screen to lock when I am reading an article or book
But I also don't want the iPad to run down to 0% battery if by mistake it gets switched ON while inside my bag. I turned of the Tap-wake feature to help avoid this, however it still gets switched on sometimes and the iPad battery goes down to 0% or close to it.

Many thanks!!

Posted on Nov 3, 2025 4:35 AM

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Nov 3, 2025 4:51 AM in response to arni_GX

Auto-lock - a security feature - currently has a maximum 15-minute duration.

If your iPad supports FaceID (i.e. is an iPad Pro), you can configure the Attention Aware feature. This feature actively monitors your attention using the FaceID sensor; while you are reading or otherwise "paying attention" to the iPad's screen, the iPad will not Auto-Lock. When you stop paying attention, the Auto-Lock timer will start - and upon expiry, the iPad will lock. If attention is detected during the timeout period, the timer resets.

Settings > FaceID & Passcode > [Attention]

If you would like Apple to consider offering additional Auto-Lock timer options, you might consider submitting a feature request via Apple's Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

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