With the growing concern for digital wellbeing and eye strain from prolonged screen time, many people are turning towards “dark mode” settings on their apps and devices. Telegram, a popular messaging app, offers such a feature, allowing users to switch to a dark theme that is easier on the eyes especially in low light environments. Here’s a straightforward guide on how to schedule dark mode on Telegram for both mobile and desktop users.

For Mobile Users:

1. Open Telegram: Launch the Telegram app on your smartphone.

2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the top-left corner of the screen, and select ‘Settings’ from the menu that appears.

3. Access Chat Settings: In the settings menu, find and tap on ‘Chat Settings’ or simply ‘Chats’ depending on your device.

4. Select Theme: You will see options for different themes including the ‘Dark Mode’. Tap on it.

5. Schedule Dark Mode: Scroll down to find ‘Auto-Night Mode’ and tap on it. Here you can choose when you want dark mode to be enabled:

 Options:

   Disabled: Dark mode won’t turn on automatically.

Scheduled: Set specific times for dark mode to activate and deactivate.

   Automatic (Android only): Allows dark mode to adjust automatically based on ambient light conditions detected by your phone’s sensors.

6. If you choose ‘Scheduled’, set the start time and end time for dark mode according to your preference.

7. Once you have adjusted these settings, Telegram will automatically switch to dark mode during the defined times.

For Desktop Users:

1. Open Telegram Desktop App: Start your Telegram application on your desktop.

2. Access Settings: Click on the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left corner of the app and then click ‘Settings’.

3. Navigate to Chat Background: Look for ‘Chat Background’ in the settings menu.

4. Choose Automatic Dark Mode: In this section, you will find an option for ‘Automatic Dark Mode’.

5. Configure Schedule: Just like in mobile:

You can set it to enable/disable depending on whether it is night or day based on your local time.

Alternatively, you can manually set preferred times for dark mode activation and deactivation by selecting ‘From sunset to sunrise’ or specifying custom times.

6. Adjust these settings accordingly and Telegram will take care of the rest — switching themes automatically based on the times you’ve chosen.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly enjoy dark mode on Telegram across all your devices, reducing eye strain and potentially saving battery life especially if your device has an OLED display. Remember that these steps are accurate as of writing this article but may slightly differ in future updates of the application.