Alarm volume super low and no notification sounds

I have everything set to max volume in alarms and notifications are maxed out. No DND or sleep focus enabled and my alarms are so quiet you can barely hear them and notifications will go hours without making a sound or read them aloud. I have no clue what to do this is my first iPhone 16 pro max switched over from Samsung.

please help

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 17, 2025 06:02 AM

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Jan 17, 2025 06:05 AM in response to GaryB_82

The following is extracted from the Apple Article: How to set and change alarms on your iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


"If the alarm volume is too low or quiet

Do Not Disturb, the Ring/Silent switch and Silent mode don't affect the alarm sound. If you use the Ring/Silent switch or Action button to turn on Silent mode or turn on Do Not Disturb, the alarm still sounds.

If your alarm doesn't sound or is too quiet, or if your iPhone only vibrates, check the following:

  • Set the volume on your iPhone. If your alarm volume is too low or too loud, press the volume up or volume down button to adjust it. You can also go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and drag the slider under Ringtone and Alert Volume.
  • If your alarm only vibrates, make sure your alarm sound isn't set to None. Open the Clock app, tap the Alarms tab, then tap Edit. Tap the alarm, then tap Sound and choose a Sound.
  • If you connect headphones to your iPhone, the alarm will play at a set volume through the built-in speakers on your iPhone as well as wired and wireless headphones.
  • When you use StandBy, haptics for your alarms are disabled. To make sure that your alarm sound isn't set to None: open the Clock app, tap the Alarms tab, then tap Edit. Tap the alarm, then tap Sound and choose a Sound.


Manually adjusting the time on your iPhone in Settings to change app behaviour, such as game timers, isn’t recommended and can affect alarms."



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