Sometimes it’s the simplest mechanics in video games that can be the most annoying, because they’re not always explained right away. The flashlight in Fallout 4 is a perfect example of this, because it’s not entirely clear how to activate it.

We'll look at how to turn the flashlight on and off in Fallout 4, so you can more easily navigate the darker parts of the Wasteland.

The flashlight in Fallout 4 is built into your Pip-Boy and can be turned on and off by holding down a specific button. On Xbox this is the B button. On PlayStation this is the Circle button, and on PC this is the Tab key. Hold the button down for a second and the flashlight should turn on. Hold it down again and the flashlight will turn off.

The flashlight in Fallout 4 does not run out of power. You can turn it on and off as often as you like without having to worry about it becoming unusable or having to collect resources to recharge it, unlike the extremely valuable Fusion Cores you use to power your Power Armor.