Random notification sounds going off but don’t know the source.

I am getting notification sounds throughout the day that leave nothing on my dashboard and notification screen to let me know what they are. It is becoming annoying and it’s starting to get to me. I tried the other suggestions by checking my calendar and I am still getting this. Does this happen to anyone else?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 1, 2022 6:16 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 1:00 PM

Hi MFDriver84,


We understand that you are receiving notifications sounds without a notification showing. Try checking Settings > Notifications for apps that may have alerts with sounds but no banners. Are you noticing the issue when the Do Not Disturb feature is turned on?


Keep us updated.

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Aug 2, 2022 1:00 PM in response to MFDriver84

Hi MFDriver84,


We understand that you are receiving notifications sounds without a notification showing. Try checking Settings > Notifications for apps that may have alerts with sounds but no banners. Are you noticing the issue when the Do Not Disturb feature is turned on?


Keep us updated.

Aug 6, 2022 11:54 AM in response to MFDriver84

Hey MFDriver84,


Thanks for trying that. Also check that all apps are updated. This will be a good step to take in case it's a third-party app causing the issue, which might can be be resolved with an update: How to manually update apps on your Apple device - Apple Support.


If that doesn't help, let us know if the notification sound appears to be a default notification sound or if it sounds different. Or maybe even like a text or phone ringtone? This can help us isolate the issue.


Cheers.

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