I'm not receiving audible notifications for incoming text messages

Most of the times a new text message comes in, I don't hear a sound. It started happening after I used Do not Disturb. I took that off, but only hear message tones sporadically.


[Re-titled by Moderator]

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 1:05 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 12:59 PM

Hello 1grammiP,


If you've already turned off the Do Not Disturb mode, check to make sure that you don't have any Focus enabled on the device in Settings > Focus.


Use Focus on your iPhone or iPad


Also, make sure that you have the Ring/Silent switch on the side of the device set to Ring mode (pushed towards the front with no orange strip showing).


You can then go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Text Tone, to set a sound. On the main Sounds & Haptics page, make sure the volume is turned up to the level that you want.


Change iPhone sounds and vibrations


If you've set a notification sound in there and it's not playing, check in Settings > Notifications > Messages, to make sure you have Allow Notifications turned on.


Change notification settings on iPhone


Cheers!


2 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 5, 2023 12:59 PM in response to 1grammiP

Hello 1grammiP,


If you've already turned off the Do Not Disturb mode, check to make sure that you don't have any Focus enabled on the device in Settings > Focus.


Use Focus on your iPhone or iPad


Also, make sure that you have the Ring/Silent switch on the side of the device set to Ring mode (pushed towards the front with no orange strip showing).


You can then go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Text Tone, to set a sound. On the main Sounds & Haptics page, make sure the volume is turned up to the level that you want.


Change iPhone sounds and vibrations


If you've set a notification sound in there and it's not playing, check in Settings > Notifications > Messages, to make sure you have Allow Notifications turned on.


Change notification settings on iPhone


Cheers!


This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

I'm not receiving audible notifications for incoming text messages

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