I have an iPhone SE 2nd edition with the latest iOS... I just received one of those emergency alert things... It is so freakin' loud it could give someone, especially an elderly person, a heart attack and there is no way to turn it off.
What can be done on my phone so I don't have a heart attack?
On the newer iPhones, those alerts can be turned off, why can't Apple add that feature to older iPhones?
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
wynford wrote:
lobsterghost1 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
wynford wrote:
This was from the RCMP about an escaped convict who is considered dangerous
It is my understanding that Canada doesn't allow opting out of the alerts.
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/alert.htm
You are correct. I just did some research and it appears RCMP alerts are mandatory, and Apple doesn't have the authority to disable them. Hence why the author of this thread seems to believe erroneously that some phone models permit this. It's not the model of iPhone. It's the source of the alert.
I wonder how many people have had a heart attack because of this? I could be next.
Probably zero. But instead of continuing a discussion which has nothing to do with iPhone or for that matter any smart phone. You should let your governmental authorities know your thoughts. Apple can't change how required by law emergency notifications are handled.
wynford wrote:
lobsterghost1 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
wynford wrote:
This was from the RCMP about an escaped convict who is considered dangerous
It is my understanding that Canada doesn't allow opting out of the alerts.
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/alert.htm
You are correct. I just did some research and it appears RCMP alerts are mandatory, and Apple doesn't have the authority to disable them. Hence why the author of this thread seems to believe erroneously that some phone models permit this. It's not the model of iPhone. It's the source of the alert.
I wonder how many people have had a heart attack because of this? I could be next.
Probably zero. But instead of continuing a discussion which has nothing to do with iPhone or for that matter any smart phone. You should let your governmental authorities know your thoughts. Apple can't change how required by law emergency notifications are handled.
wynford wrote:
I have an iPhone SE 2nd edition with the latest iOS... I just received one of those emergency alert things... It is so freakin' loud it could give someone, especially an elderly person, a heart attack and there is no way to turn it off.
What can be done on my phone so I don't have a heart attack?
On the newer iPhones, those alerts can be turned off, why can't Apple add that feature to older iPhones?
You can turn off those emergency notification in settings, would imagine is loud because is an emergency notification, to warn people, like an emergency responder turning on their siren.
lobsterghost1 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
wynford wrote:
This was from the RCMP about an escaped convict who is considered dangerous
It is my understanding that Canada doesn't allow opting out of the alerts.
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/alert.htm
You are correct. I just did some research and it appears RCMP alerts are mandatory, and Apple doesn't have the authority to disable them. Hence why the author of this thread seems to believe erroneously that some phone models permit this. It's not the model of iPhone. It's the source of the alert.
I wonder how many people have had a heart attack because of this? I could be next.
wynford wrote:
Probably zero. But instead of continuing a discussion which has nothing to do with iPhone or for that matter any smart phone. You should let your governmental authorities know your thoughts. Apple can't change how required by law emergency notifications are handled.
it seems to me, that everyone is not reading my full question...
... On the newer iPhones, those alerts can be turned off, why can't Apple add that feature to older iPhones?
I think we do understand, but you referenced RCMP alerts, which according to what we can find out are NOT permitted to be disabled. Regardless, as others have said, this is a user to user only forum. We are not associated in any way with Apple, nor the Canadian Government. We can't answer why questions for either Apple nor your government.
lobsterghost1 wrote:
You are correct. I just did some research and it appears RCMP alerts are mandatory, and Apple doesn't have the authority to disable them. Hence why the author of this thread seems to believe erroneously that some phone models permit this. It's not the model of iPhone. It's the source of the alert.
Everyone needs a hobby?
IdrisSeabright wrote:
wynford wrote:
This was from the RCMP about an escaped convict who is considered dangerous
It is my understanding that Canada doesn't allow opting out of the alerts.
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/alert.htm
You are correct. I just did some research and it appears RCMP alerts are mandatory, and Apple doesn't have the authority to disable them. Hence why the author of this thread seems to believe erroneously that some phone models permit this. It's not the model of iPhone. It's the source of the alert.
Probably zero. But instead of continuing a discussion which has nothing to do with iPhone or for that matter any smart phone. You should let your governmental authorities know your thoughts. Apple can't change how required by law emergency notifications are handled.
it seems to me, that everyone is not reading my full question...
... On the newer iPhones, those alerts can be turned off, why can't Apple add that feature to older iPhones?
Jeff Donald wrote:
Because emergency alerts are generally for life threatening emergencies. Think tornados and other life threatening disasters or events.
This was from the RCMP about an escaped convict who is considered dangerous
Bob Timmons wrote:
Why are emergency alerts so loud?
Just a guess.......the alerts might be loud because it is an emergency and you might be in the other end of house or outside.....or at a noisy restaurant, etc.......when the notification is issued
So why was the ability to turn if off in newer iPhones but not for ones that were a few years old.
Other people in a noisy restaurant may not like it, and what if 25 plus phones went off at the same time?
razmee209 wrote:
wynford wrote:
I have an iPhone SE 2nd edition with the latest iOS... I just received one of those emergency alert things... It is so freakin' loud it could give someone, especially an elderly person, a heart attack and there is no way to turn it off.
What can be done on my phone so I don't have a heart attack?
On the newer iPhones, those alerts can be turned off, why can't Apple add that feature to older iPhones?
You can turn off those emergency notification in settings, would imagine is loud because is an emergency notification, to warn people, like an emergency responder turning on their siren.
In newer iPhones... yes... in iPhones a few years old... no
I've been at noisy restaurant when a number of iPhones went off. It gets your attention.
As to your "why" question.....only Apple can answer a "why" question. As users....like you....we have no idea why Apple does what they do.
As we pointed out....our response was a guess......just a guess.
If you want to see a change from Apple......tell them about it using the link below. When they see that it is you that has provided the feedback......they might act immediately.
Apple will not see your post on this user-to-user site.
wynford wrote:
Bob Timmons wrote:
Why are emergency alerts so loud?
Just a guess.......the alerts might be loud because it is an emergency and you might be in the other end of house or outside.....or at a noisy restaurant, etc.......when the notification is issued
So why was the ability to turn if off in newer iPhones but not for ones that were a few years old.
Other people in a noisy restaurant may not like it, and what if 25 plus phones went off at the same time?
How many phone doesn't matter, you're being notified of an emergency.
The hardware and firmware required to support the feature(s) you’re inquiring about, are not possible to update on your current iPhone model. If this is an essential feature, please consider upgrading your device to a newer device.
There are many new features my wife’s Lexus and my GMC Yukon Denali XL don’t support. This is the reality of the 21st century, technology moves at a fast pace and older devices may not be compatible.
Why are emergency alerts so loud?
Just a guess.......the alerts might be loud because it is an emergency and you might be in the other end of house or outside.....or at a noisy restaurant, etc.......when the notification is issued
wynford wrote:
This was from the RCMP about an escaped convict who is considered dangerous
It is my understanding that Canada doesn't allow opting out of the alerts.
Why are emergency alerts so loud?
