Are you having trouble falling asleep? Are your kids hyperactive when playing with the tablet before bed time?
Are you using your smart phone or tablet in the late evening? Twilight may be a solution for you!
Recent research suggests that exposure to blue light before sleep may distort your natural (circadian) rhythm and cause inability to fall asleep.
The cause is the photoreceptor in your eyes, called Melanopsin. This receptor is sensitive to a narrow band of blue light in the 460-480nm range which may suppress Melatonin production - a hormone responsible for your healthy sleep-wake cycles.
In experimental scientific studies it has been shown an average person reading on a tablet or smart phone for a couple of hours before bed time may find their sleep delayed by about an hour.
The Twilight app makes your device screen adapt to the time of the day. It filters the blue spectrum on your phone or tablet after sunset and protects your eyes with a soft and pleasant red filter. The filter intensity is smoothly adjusted to the sun cycle based on your local sunset and sunrise times.
PRO features
- more than 2 predefined profiles
- adjustable transition time
- option to turn off Twilight service altogether during inactive times
- new features will often first appear as PRO
Thank you very much for your intention to support our development. This is a pro application for the Twilight app. Please install on top, do not uninstall Twilight first.
Top comments
tony863
24 Oct 1633#5
it's a sad world when we have to consider using apps like this to ensure our kids get a good night's sleep. I'm in support of this kind of thing and I'm voting hot....but I remember reading my kids bedtime stories instead of allowing themselves to become fixated on a 10" screen :disappointed:
Graham1979
24 Oct 1626#10
Are your kids hyperactive when playing with the tablet before bed time?
Then you just failed as a parent!
OnlyJoeKing to illy1965
24 Oct 1623#13
As gratitude for the use you get?
leaston
24 Oct 1611#21
It's 'You're', by the way, not 'your'. Did you mean 'have any'? :stuck_out_tongue: If this is what you teach your kids about spelling and grammar, perhaps it's not us who failed? Just saying.
You are free and easy with the sweeping statements and judgements about complete strangers. Thanks for your valuable (but incorrect) opinion, much appreciated :wink:
All comments (76)
polarbaba
24 Oct 161#1
brilliant app... great catch!
harveyman
24 Oct 162#2
Good app, but can at times cause an overlay on the screen which can stop them from installing etc.
zajczex to harveyman
25 Oct 16#41
thats why you root yoyr phone and use cf lumen instead, it works as f.lux for pc and doesnt interfere with functionality of your system at all. Twilight is just red overlay...
joedb to harveyman
25 Oct 16#46
Is there any way around this? very annoying having to pause it to install new apps!!
harveyman
24 Oct 161#3
Stop apps from installing and working I meant
oUkTuRkEyIII to harveyman
24 Oct 16#4
Oh i bought it the last time it was on sale and haven't had any problems
patcho to harveyman
25 Oct 16#31
Only side loaded apps, all you have to do is stop it for a few seconds.
tony863
24 Oct 1633#5
it's a sad world when we have to consider using apps like this to ensure our kids get a good night's sleep. I'm in support of this kind of thing and I'm voting hot....but I remember reading my kids bedtime stories instead of allowing themselves to become fixated on a 10" screen :disappointed:
fr33radicalls to tony863
24 Oct 16#20
I agree,chill out, relax and get them to read to ready them for sleep, but I think if they or I use something like this on the tablet or pc before bedtime it will probably help, I use f.lux on the pc and I don't use the pc at night without it on.
Roger_Irrelevant to tony863
25 Oct 162#26
Our little one (just turned two) loves his books and happily e.g. turns pages and will start singing nursery rhymes according to what's on that page.
Too many parents these days just stick YouTube on a phone or tablet in front of their kids and wonder why they get the "zombie stare".. :smirk:
benjammin316 to tony863
25 Oct 16#54
welcome to the future grandpa.
nomisco to tony863
25 Oct 16#62
Fortunately there are still those of us who do read bedtime stories, but I'm otherwise much in agreement with you.
logges
24 Oct 16#6
awesome app!!!! Can also link with Philips hue lighting
JimBobJr
24 Oct 16#7
Not saying this isn't a good deal, but isn't this feature built into Android nowadays?
Coth to JimBobJr
24 Oct 16#8
Not sure. I have marshmallow on my s7 edge. I don't know of any settings that allow this. Nougat might though, unless I'm havering.
dheydl to JimBobJr
25 Oct 16#51
It is built into iOS but something like f.lux for Android requires rooting to install, so this might be a decent alternative for not much money.
JimBobJr
24 Oct 161#9
MIUI on my Redmi note 2 had it, so does the custom Cyanogenmod for it, so i just assumed it was widespread in Android.
I guess not
Graham1979
24 Oct 1626#10
Are your kids hyperactive when playing with the tablet before bed time?
Then you just failed as a parent!
CampGareth
24 Oct 162#11
It's an official feature in android 7.1, i.e. the just released version. Everything before that will only have it as an unofficial feature through modded ROMs or apps like this.
Though as someone above said, this counts as an overlay and therefore causes permissions problems. If I have to grant an app a permission then I will get a message along the lines of "overlay detected, please turn off overlay to continue". It's so that you can't be using a banking app while some other app tries to steal your details by getting you to tap the wrong thing. Still irritating.
illy1965
24 Oct 161#12
I use the free version of this I know it's only 10p for the pro version but the free one does everything I need it to so i can't see the point in me purchasing it
OnlyJoeKing to illy1965
24 Oct 1623#13
As gratitude for the use you get?
Magister to illy1965
25 Oct 161#22
Try not to squander the 10p you've saved!
OnlyJoeKing
24 Oct 161#14
Best thing about this app imo is it lets you turn down the brightness much further than you normally can. Perfect for reading in the dark.
sotomonkey to OnlyJoeKing
25 Oct 161#40
Maybe if you want to ruin your eyesight over time. :smiley:
fr3dy77_sp33d
24 Oct 162#15
I purchased this in the previous deal and I was pessimistic about the use of this app. but to my surprise, it was really good. I use it when reading at night, it really helps to reduce the light making it more pleasant to see/read when it's dark. highly recommended!
oUkTuRkEyIII
24 Oct 164#16
No need to be dramatic
snappyfish
24 Oct 161#17
Don't get this!
Turn off lights, pull quilt over your head, and get to sleep you soppy sods!
Graham1979
24 Oct 163#18
If your incapable of telling your kids no tablet before bed to such an extent that it then keeps them awake due to the light being given off by the screen then yeah you don't havecany control of what your kid is doing. You failed.
misterleoni
24 Oct 16#19
also allows auto start with sunset and sunrise with pro unlock. I hide the notification completely and just let it trigger with when it gets dark, in line with my geolocation.
leaston
24 Oct 1611#21
It's 'You're', by the way, not 'your'. Did you mean 'have any'? :stuck_out_tongue: If this is what you teach your kids about spelling and grammar, perhaps it's not us who failed? Just saying.
You are free and easy with the sweeping statements and judgements about complete strangers. Thanks for your valuable (but incorrect) opinion, much appreciated :wink:
Magister
25 Oct 16#23
You must be a really fun "parent". A "failed" one, I mean.
Duelling Duck
25 Oct 162#24
The widow still comes.
The screams are never silenced.
Still worth the 10p.
swervy249
25 Oct 16#25
Just upgraded to pro.....Although it's not starting up properly at the mo. Hopefully will after a restart.
ohdearohdear
25 Oct 161#27
You also fail if you're incapable of telling your kids the difference between "you're" and "your"
woldranger
25 Oct 16#28
Does anyone know of any apps that actually lower the screen brightness, not just put a filter over it to darken it? I'm looking to save a bit of battery life.
I had an Xposed module called "minimum brightness' on my Note 3 but when I moved up to the Note 4 and marshmallow, it was nowhere to be seen.
Jimmyboy to woldranger
25 Oct 16#32
I've been using the free app Screen Filter for a few years now. It does put a dark overlay on rather than dim the screen. The only app I've had a problem with while using it is Natwest banking app.
png666 to woldranger
25 Oct 16#65
Have a look at ChainFires CF.lumen
basergorkobal
25 Oct 16#29
What a load of marketing bs.
Figo_Rulz11
25 Oct 16#30
annoying thing is it doesn't work with Skype or what's app calling. have to disable then only it works.
JustExtreme
25 Oct 16#33
Personally I prefer CF.Lumen but this is better from a usability perspective and doesn't require root so good for the layperson
happenstance
25 Oct 16#34
The auto sunlight settings makes it come on at 7 and off and 15...it's the wrong way around!
Avenger1324
25 Oct 163#35
Team Edward!! :sunglasses:
oh wait - wrong app
jg213
25 Oct 16#36
might as well buy it for this price as I've been using the free version.
terriclarkfan
25 Oct 16#37
I used the free version of Twilight, and then the pro version of Lux and can't select OK in Android 5.1 Accessibility Services. Even after uninstalling both apps and rebooting, I still can't select OK.
Is there any app that'll detect an overlay on the screen and tell me which app is creating that overlay?
Wibblefish
25 Oct 161#38
Laughing at all the bad parents getting defensive and picking out the guys grammar :wink:
.....but, but, but, my little darlings will not go to bed without an iphone and a takeaway in the evening! Keep telling yourself that.
i had lux lite, but it stopped working on marshmallow due to some screen overlay permission, so thanks for this.
woldranger
25 Oct 16#43
But that doesn't help me as it's just another overlay, as I said I'm looking for a way to dim the screen that will help save my battery too
MeteorUK
25 Oct 161#44
Great app, just make sure when you're installing apps to disable the overlay, sometimes blocks you from clicking the install button. Definitely reduces strain on your eyes, worth 10p.
barbiegirl
25 Oct 16#45
Take ALL devices away from your children one hour before bedtime...
pc5020
25 Oct 16#47
What a stupid app, read your kids stories before bedtime, not give them a ****** tablet to play with, are people really this dumb?!
MeteorUK to pc5020
25 Oct 16#48
Mmm yes stupid app because you have no use for it..makes sense
pc5020
25 Oct 161#49
It is a stupid app when you apply the following statement 'Are your kids hyperactive when playing with the tablet before bed time?'
The clue to the problem lies in the statement itself. These days there's too many apps/devices being created for non-existent problems, or should I say problems for people who lack any common sense.
harveyman
25 Oct 16#50
It's just the occasional app. Mega box HD being one. It won't be an issue for most people.
frozencake
25 Oct 16#52
lol you have no idea what you are talking about stfu
Jonnyblock
25 Oct 161#53
Couple of valium in with the bedtime coca cola, sorted.
Graham1979
25 Oct 16#55
I'll leave it to the number of likes of my comment to yours to decide.
ALSO get posting some deals, 4 deals in four and a half years is just shocking. No effort tut tut.
pc5020
25 Oct 16#56
I have a lot of idea of what I'm talking about, stfu yourself
SgtPepper
25 Oct 16#57
There's some misinformation on this thread, as Twilight is not just a red overlay. You can alter the 'redness' and the brightness independently, so if you like you can have zero 'redness' and just reduce the brightness. This app can therefore do what you want :smiley:
[Edit]: Forgot to add, the screen can also be dimmed on the free version (which is the one I have), so no need to buy this if that's all you want it for (even if it is only 10p).
Disco Dave
25 Oct 16#58
Play books has this built in. Been using it for some time ⌚
eloo
25 Oct 16#59
This ain't good for OLED/AMOLED displays right ???
mywife
25 Oct 16#60
Great app and def makes a difference! Along with F.Lux on the PC side of things. Much easier to wind down now in the evenings.
mickrick
25 Oct 16#61
I have to use a blue screen filter every night to help me fall asleep due to medication I take. I know it's only 10p,and I have £8-odds in my "Rewards" account, but what's different about this app compared to the multitude of other (mostly free) blue screen filters out there.
sach1636
25 Oct 16#63
thanks, purchased. Use flux for windows laptop.
David23
25 Oct 16#64
My phone has a filter option built into the OS.
fiendishlyclever
25 Oct 16#66
I bought this last time it was 10p. Works as expected but it isn't as seamless as the same function in iOS but does have extra features in the pro version. Anyone too tight to pay 10p should be building up credit with the Google rewards app...
leaston
25 Oct 16#67
I was replying to your post, not trying to garner attention. However, as you seem to put so much stock in them....your (not you're) comment has 3 and mine 10 as it stands at 10:46pm. Shallow much? :wink:
I'm truly sorry my deal posting score is so paltry compared to yours. It's all about the numbers for you, isn't it? :confused:
Graham1979
25 Oct 16#68
Yes, the more deals you post the more you support the community and help others, in your case YOU DON'T!
dar72
26 Oct 161#69
Just turn the stupid thing off and go to sleep
Very few of your "friends" on your "social" media accounts actually care about you and your life, those that do know you in person and will still care (probably a lot more) without the "social" media. The news is just lies, social engineering and mind control. Games on phones are rubbish and mostly also designed for social engineering for marketing purposes. Phones are too small for reading books and the screen isn't suitable, read a proper book or at least something on eink.
The majority of things that people are doing on phones serve the purpose of harvesting data, exposing you to advertising and trying to sell you things in other ways either directly or indirectly. Why would you willingly lose sleep and affect your eyesight over some company's profits? Or even encourage/allow your children to do so?
If you can't switch it off or ignore it then you need help for an addiction, not another app.
lmurray17
26 Oct 16#70
I bought the pro version last time to it was down to 10p and have never used any of the pro features.
r2mahara
26 Oct 16#71
Does anyone know of a similar app that can dim the navigation bar buttons (soft keys) without root?
phantomx
29 Oct 16#72
Excellent app but drains battery
Jimmyboy to phantomx
29 Oct 16#73
Not on my phone. No noticeable difference in battery life. Also doesn't appear at all in the battery usage list.
kpmatthews
30 Oct 161#74
People getting shirty because of a dire piece of marketing? Or maybe it's clever marketing given that it's triggered some emotions in a few of you
Hondo
31 Oct 16#75
Because you should be letting them play COD Modern Warfare for at LEAST 4 hours ...then let them discuss their Kill death rate ratios with their friends from America on their new Apple iphones that i didnt buy... who arent even in bed yet....and yes i know my grammar is bad ...but who cares i can sit downstairs and Binge watch Game of Thrones with my headphones on and a can of stella ....or 6 ....in PEACE !!!! ..... God i love being a kool grandad.....:man:
Daves_mate
31 Oct 16#76
BOUGHT! Been using the free one for a while and it works (u just have to be disciplined to keep it on and deal with it).
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Opening post
Are you using your smart phone or tablet in the late evening? Twilight may be a solution for you!
Recent research suggests that exposure to blue light before sleep may distort your natural (circadian) rhythm and cause inability to fall asleep.
The cause is the photoreceptor in your eyes, called Melanopsin. This receptor is sensitive to a narrow band of blue light in the 460-480nm range which may suppress Melatonin production - a hormone responsible for your healthy sleep-wake cycles.
In experimental scientific studies it has been shown an average person reading on a tablet or smart phone for a couple of hours before bed time may find their sleep delayed by about an hour.
The Twilight app makes your device screen adapt to the time of the day. It filters the blue spectrum on your phone or tablet after sunset and protects your eyes with a soft and pleasant red filter. The filter intensity is smoothly adjusted to the sun cycle based on your local sunset and sunrise times.
PRO features
- more than 2 predefined profiles
- adjustable transition time
- option to turn off Twilight service altogether during inactive times
- new features will often first appear as PRO
Thank you very much for your intention to support our development. This is a pro application for the Twilight app. Please install on top, do not uninstall Twilight first.
Top comments
Then you just failed as a parent!
You are free and easy with the sweeping statements and judgements about complete strangers. Thanks for your valuable (but incorrect) opinion, much appreciated :wink:
All comments (76)
Too many parents these days just stick YouTube on a phone or tablet in front of their kids and wonder why they get the "zombie stare".. :smirk:
I guess not
Then you just failed as a parent!
Though as someone above said, this counts as an overlay and therefore causes permissions problems. If I have to grant an app a permission then I will get a message along the lines of "overlay detected, please turn off overlay to continue". It's so that you can't be using a banking app while some other app tries to steal your details by getting you to tap the wrong thing. Still irritating.
Turn off lights, pull quilt over your head, and get to sleep you soppy sods!
You are free and easy with the sweeping statements and judgements about complete strangers. Thanks for your valuable (but incorrect) opinion, much appreciated :wink:
The screams are never silenced.
Still worth the 10p.
I had an Xposed module called "minimum brightness' on my Note 3 but when I moved up to the Note 4 and marshmallow, it was nowhere to be seen.
oh wait - wrong app
Is there any app that'll detect an overlay on the screen and tell me which app is creating that overlay?
.....but, but, but, my little darlings will not go to bed without an iphone and a takeaway in the evening! Keep telling yourself that.
The clue to the problem lies in the statement itself. These days there's too many apps/devices being created for non-existent problems, or should I say problems for people who lack any common sense.
ALSO get posting some deals, 4 deals in four and a half years is just shocking. No effort tut tut.
[Edit]: Forgot to add, the screen can also be dimmed on the free version (which is the one I have), so no need to buy this if that's all you want it for (even if it is only 10p).
I'm truly sorry my deal posting score is so paltry compared to yours. It's all about the numbers for you, isn't it? :confused:
Very few of your "friends" on your "social" media accounts actually care about you and your life, those that do know you in person and will still care (probably a lot more) without the "social" media. The news is just lies, social engineering and mind control. Games on phones are rubbish and mostly also designed for social engineering for marketing purposes. Phones are too small for reading books and the screen isn't suitable, read a proper book or at least something on eink.
The majority of things that people are doing on phones serve the purpose of harvesting data, exposing you to advertising and trying to sell you things in other ways either directly or indirectly. Why would you willingly lose sleep and affect your eyesight over some company's profits? Or even encourage/allow your children to do so?
If you can't switch it off or ignore it then you need help for an addiction, not another app.