How to Set Up Photo Shuffle on iOS 16 Lock Screen

Yes, users can display a dynamic photo shuffle on their iOS 16 Lock Screen. Apple introduced the Photo Shuffle feature in iOS 16, allowing users to automatically rotate through a curated selection of personal pictures throughout the day. This guide explains how the feature works, how to configure it directly from your Lock Screen, and how to customize the shuffle frequency to suit your preferences.

How to Enable Photo Shuffle on iOS 16

Setting up a photo shuffle requires only a few steps directly from your device:

  1. Unlock your iPhone using Face ID or Touch ID, but do not swipe up to the Home Screen.
  2. Press and hold the Lock Screen until the wallpaper gallery appears.
  3. Tap the blue Add New (+) button in the bottom-right corner.
  4. Select Photo Shuffle from the top row of options.
  5. Choose your photo source:
    • Curated Categories: Allow iOS to automatically select pictures based on categories such as People, Pets, Nature, or Cities. You can tap "People" to choose specific individuals.
    • Select Photos Manually: Tap this option at the bottom to hand-pick up to 50 specific images from your photo library.
  6. Set the Shuffle Frequency by tapping the three dots in the bottom-right corner. You can set pictures to change:
    • Daily
    • Hourly
    • On Wake (every time you raise or tap your screen)
    • On Tap (every time you tap the Lock Screen)
  7. Tap Done in the top-right corner, then choose Set as Wallpaper Pair to apply the shuffle to both your Lock Screen and Home Screen, or customize them separately.

Customizing and Editing Existing Shuffles

You can edit your Photo Shuffle at any time. Press and hold your active Lock Screen, tap Customize, select the Lock Screen preview, and tap the photo icon in the bottom-left corner to add or remove photos, modify categories, or adjust the shuffle frequency.