How do I enable Text Alerts on Hearing Aids

When I have my hearing aids in I don't get an audible alert for text messages. The aids are paired with my iPhone and I hear phone rings and music through them. I have "system sounds" turned on in the accessibility settings so I hear keyboard clicks, etc. but no text alert. If the hearing aids are out, i.e. not paired, the phone makes it's normal alert sound. Other people have confirmed that there is no sound when the aids are in. How can I fix this? Thanks!


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iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 9, 2025 5:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2025 10:12 PM


Re: How do I enable Text Alerts on Hearing Aids : I have "system sounds" turned on in the accessibility settings

Am no expert in this area, yet your request deserves some response. Good to know you have system sounds turned on

✽ You can check your alert options : In the Settings app, tap Notifications > Messages.

and

In Settings: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Devices > MFi Hearing Devices.

Check if there's an option for phone system sounds to be routed to the hearing device. 

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✽ More info. if you want Siri's help to: Announce calls, messages, and more with Siri on iPhone - Apple Support


Siri can automatically announce incoming notifications from apps like Messages and Reminders. Siri automatically enables app notifications for apps that use time-sensitive notifications, but you can change the settings at any time. To learn more about time-sensitive notifications, see Set up a Focus.

  1. Go to Settings  > Siri > Announce Notifications, then turn on Announce Notifications.
  2. Tap an app you want Siri to announce notifications from, then turn on Announce Notifications.
  3. For some apps, you can also choose whether to announce all notifications or only time-sensitive notifications.

For apps where you can send a reply, like Messages, Siri repeats what you said, then asks for confirmation before sending your reply. To send replies without waiting for confirmation, turn on Reply Without Confirmation.


Another option is to: Flash the iPhone indicator light for notifications - Apple Support


If nothing above helps / suits:

You may want to contact Apple's Accessibility Support Team:

See: How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Jan 11, 2025 10:12 PM in response to Will Clarke


Re: How do I enable Text Alerts on Hearing Aids : I have "system sounds" turned on in the accessibility settings

Am no expert in this area, yet your request deserves some response. Good to know you have system sounds turned on

✽ You can check your alert options : In the Settings app, tap Notifications > Messages.

and

In Settings: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Devices > MFi Hearing Devices.

Check if there's an option for phone system sounds to be routed to the hearing device. 

_____________________________

✽ More info. if you want Siri's help to: Announce calls, messages, and more with Siri on iPhone - Apple Support


Siri can automatically announce incoming notifications from apps like Messages and Reminders. Siri automatically enables app notifications for apps that use time-sensitive notifications, but you can change the settings at any time. To learn more about time-sensitive notifications, see Set up a Focus.

  1. Go to Settings  > Siri > Announce Notifications, then turn on Announce Notifications.
  2. Tap an app you want Siri to announce notifications from, then turn on Announce Notifications.
  3. For some apps, you can also choose whether to announce all notifications or only time-sensitive notifications.

For apps where you can send a reply, like Messages, Siri repeats what you said, then asks for confirmation before sending your reply. To send replies without waiting for confirmation, turn on Reply Without Confirmation.


Another option is to: Flash the iPhone indicator light for notifications - Apple Support


If nothing above helps / suits:

You may want to contact Apple's Accessibility Support Team:

See: How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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