how to turn on flashlight starfield
To turn on the flashlight in Starfield , you need to hold the scan button, not just tap it.
How to Turn On Flashlight in Starfield
Basic controls
- On PC : Hold the F key until the flashlight appears. A quick tap brings up the scanner; a press-and-hold turns the flashlight on or off.
- On Xbox controller : Hold the LB (left bumper) button. Tapping opens the scanner; holding toggles the flashlight.
Think of it as: tap = scanner, hold = flashlight.
Requirements and common “why isn’t it working?” issues
- You don’t craft or loot a separate flashlight; it’s built into your helmet.
- Your helmet must be part of your currently equipped outfit/loadout (even if it’s visually hidden in breathable areas, the flashlight still works).
- If nothing happens when you hold the key, double-check:
- You haven’t rebound the hand scanner/flashlight key to something else in Settings → Bindings → Main Gameplay → Hand Scanning/Flashlight.
* You’re holding, not tapping, the button long enough for the light to toggle.
Good news: the flashlight has no battery or charge , so you can leave it on as long as you want without any penalty.
Quick step-by-step recap
- Make sure you have a helmet equipped in your current outfit/loadout.
- On PC, hold F ; on Xbox, hold LB.
- Release once the light appears; repeat the same hold to turn it off.
- If it still doesn’t work, open Settings → Bindings and confirm the hand scanner/flashlight key or button.
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