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Play sound not working find my device

Play sound not working find my device

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 1:48 AM

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Jun 27, 2023 2:01 AM in response to snipa163

If the "Play Sound" feature is not working in the Find My app on your iPhone, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:


  1. First check if the Notifications for Find My is enabled. Open the Find My app, tap on the "Me" tab at the bottom, and scroll down to find your Apple ID. Tap on your Apple ID and then tap "Sign Out." After signing out, sign back in with your Apple ID and check if the "Play Sound" feature is working.
    1. See the pic below.
  2. Ensure that your iPhone has an active internet connection, either through cellular data or Wi-Fi. The "Play Sound" feature requires an internet connection to send the command to your device. --> Connect iPhone to the Internet - Apple Support
  3. Make sure that Location Services are enabled on your iPhone. You can check this by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and ensuring that it is turned on. Turn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone ...
  4. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap on your Apple ID at the top, then tap on "Find My" feature is turned on.
  5. Force close the Find My app and reopen it. On iPhone models with Face ID, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access the app switcher. Then swipe left or right to find the Find My app and swipe it up or off the screen. Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
  6. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  7. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  8. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of these steps resolve the issue, it's recommended to contact Apple Support for further assistance. They can provide specific troubleshooting steps or help diagnose any potential hardware or software-related issues with your device.

Play sound not working find my device

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