Notifications not sounding on Bluetooth speaker

If you’re on a Bluetooth call or using AirPods, certain alerts (like message tones or notifications) may be routed through the connected Bluetooth device. However, this behavior depends on both iOS and the specific Bluetooth device in use. You haven’t mentioned the brand or model of your Bluetooth speaker/headset, which makes a difference—because not all Bluetooth accessories are designed to handle system alerts. Some devices are optimized only for media playback (music, videos, podcasts), while others support both media and notification tones. Apple’s own devices like AirPods generally handle alerts smoothly, but many third-party speakers or headsets may not pass system alerts through, causing them to default to the iPhone’s speaker instead.