Can't change timer volume iphone14

IOS version 16.4.1

When I set a timer and have a sound play when the timer is up, the sound is quieter than I would like.

I have followed the suggested solution to no avail (this did work on my older model i-phone but NOT on the 14):

Go to settings/sounds and haptics/ringtone and alert volume. I have the volume slider at about 85% (pretty loud) I also have "change with buttons" set to "on". None of this has ANY effect on the timer volume. In fact, when the timer goes off and I try to change it with the audio buttons, it actually STOPS the timer completely.

I'm sure there's some other setting controlling this (at least I hope so) but I have no idea where it is.

iPhone 14

Posted on Apr 29, 2023 6:30 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on May 3, 2023 3:25 PM

UPDATE: I set a timer and left my phone on my desk. When it went off it was as loud as my ringer volume. But when I picked it up, it got quiet again! All the times I tested timer volume I was holding the phone when the timer went off. Apparently, there’s a feature that quiets down the timer when you pick up your phone! How obvious! Everyone knew that right? And the setting to disable this wonderful feature is clearly… um… yeah. So obvious.

10 replies
Question marked as Best reply

May 3, 2023 3:25 PM in response to poppgs

UPDATE: I set a timer and left my phone on my desk. When it went off it was as loud as my ringer volume. But when I picked it up, it got quiet again! All the times I tested timer volume I was holding the phone when the timer went off. Apparently, there’s a feature that quiets down the timer when you pick up your phone! How obvious! Everyone knew that right? And the setting to disable this wonderful feature is clearly… um… yeah. So obvious.

Can't change timer volume iphone14

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.