Less glare. Less frustration. Easier late-night noise reporting.

When a noise disturbance occurs in the middle of the night, opening a bright screen can make an already frustrating experience worse.

Users told us that the app’s light interface could feel uncomfortable and disruptive at 2 a.m., particularly when their eyes had adjusted to the dark and they were already tired or stressed by the noise.

That’s why we’ve introduced dark mode to The Noise App.

The mobile app can now automatically switch between light and dark mode based on the user’s device settings. This creates a softer, more comfortable screen experience, while keeping the entire reporting process clear and easy to navigate.

There’s nothing new for users to set up. If their phone is already using dark mode, The Noise App will automatically follow that preference.

Dark mode has also been designed using accessible colour contrast ratios, helping ensure that text, buttons and other important information remain clear and easy to use.

Available now on both Android and iOS, this update helps make The Noise App:

— More comfortable to use in low-light environments
— Less disruptive during late-night reporting
— Clear and easy to navigate
— Better aligned with each user’s device preferences.