- Silent mode may be on via the side switch or the Action button.
- An active Focus (Do Not Disturb) silences message sounds.
- Settings › Sounds & Haptics › Text Tone should not be “None”.
- Sounds should be on in Settings › Notifications › Messages.
- If one person is silent, turn off Hide Alerts in that chat.
01Check the settings in order
- Silent mode. Check the side switch or the Action button.
- Focus. Turn off any active Focus in Control Centre.
- Text tone. Choose a sound in Settings › Sounds & Haptics › Text Tone.
- Notification sounds. Turn on Settings › Notifications › Messages › Sounds.
- Hide Alerts. Open the chat and tap the person’s name; Hide Alerts should be off.
Menu names vary by iOS version.
02Where is the problem?
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| No sound for any notification | Silent mode or Focus |
| No sound for messages only | Text tone or notification setting |
| One person only | Hide Alerts |
| No sound in music either | Possible speaker fault |
See also iPhone notifications not working and iPhone not ringing on incoming calls.
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