Tips for creating a moving iPhone lock screen wallpaper effect

Besides Liquid Glass in iOS 26, which completely changes the device's interface, Apple has also added a 3D effect to your lock screen wallpaper with the unique Spatial Scenes. When you tilt your phone, the wallpaper moves in a very unusual way. Below is a guide on how to enable Spatial Scenes on iOS 26.

 

What is Space Scene in iOS 26?

Spatial Scenes is a new feature in iOS 26 that adds depth and motion to still images. When you tilt or move your iPhone, the image shifts slightly, making it look like you're looking at a 3D scene instead of a flat picture. This feature separates the foreground and background and makes them move based on the phone's movement.

 

Apple uses on-device AI and the Neural Engine to analyze image depth. Interestingly, this feature doesn't rely on the new Apple Intelligence system. So, even without the latest iPhone with a full AI suite, you can still access this feature if your device supports iOS 26.

How to enable Space Scenes on iOS 26

Step 1:

We tap on the image we want to set as wallpaper, then tap the share icon below. Next, tap " Use as wallpaper" .

 

Step 2:

In the wallpaper customization interface, tap the Space Scenes icon to activate it. The process of creating Space Scenes on iOS 26 will then begin.

 

Step 3:

Once this process is complete, try tilting the screen and you'll see the wallpaper move along with it . Tap Add to save the new effect and set it as your iPhone lock screen background.

Video tutorial on how to enable motion effects on the iPhone lock screen.