How to turn up volume on iphone

Q: Why cant I increase my iPhone volume?

If the buttons dont change anything, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics, then check that Change with Buttons is turned on. Alternatively, you can alter the volume via the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right of your screen (iPhone X and later).

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

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Access sound settings
Adjust the volume
Enable silent or vibrate mode
Change notification sound
Enable or disable keyboard sounds
Turn Do Not Disturb mode on or off
In Call Volume on iPhone
External Speakers and Headphones
Why is my volume low on my iPhone?
Why can't I increase my iPhone volume?

• Access sound settings
• Adjust the volume
• Enable silent or vibrate mode
• Change notification sound
• Enable or disable keyboard sounds
• Turn Do Not Disturb mode on or off

Access sound settings

To change sound settings, from the home screen select the

Settings app then select Sounds & Haptics.

Adjust the volume

Press the Volume buttons on the left side of the device to adjust media or call volume.

You can also adjust the volume from the Sounds & Haptics screen. Select and drag the Volume slider as desired. To enable or disable changing the volume with buttons, select the Change with Buttons switch.

Enable silent or vibrate mode

SILENT MODE: To enable silent mode, toggle the Ring/Silent switch on the left side of your iPhone.

VIBRATE MODE: To enable or disable Vibrate on Ring or Vibrate on Silent, from the Sounds & Haptics screen select the desired

switch.

Change notification sound

From the Sounds & Haptics screen, scroll to and select the desired notification then select the desired sound. Select Back when finished.

Note: For steps to assign a ringtone to a contact, view the Contacts tutorial.

Enable or disable keyboard sounds

From the Sounds & Haptics screen, scroll to and select the

Keyboard Clicks switch.

Turn Do Not Disturb mode on or off

1. From the settings screen, select Focus.

Note: When Do Not Disturb is enabled, calls and notifications will be silenced. To quickly enable Do Not Disturb, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center, then select Focus. Select Do Not Disturb. Learn more from Apple support: Use Do Not Disturb on iPhone.

2. Select Do Not Disturb, then select the Do Not Disturb switch.

3. When Do Not Disturb is enabled, a Do Not Disturb icon will be displayed on the Lock screen.

If you're having trouble hearing people on your iPhone or your calls are uncomfortably loud, you can adjust the in call volume on the iPhone. If you are using a headset or earphones with the phone, you may separately be able to adjust the volume on the headset or earphones.

In Call Volume on iPhone

If you need to change the volume settings on your iPhone, you can do so while you're on a call, by using the volume buttons. They're located on the side of the phone, and the top button makes calls louder in volume and the bottom button makes calls quieter. If you increase the volume too much, other people may be able to overhear your calls, and loud noises can damage your hearing. You may need to raise your call volume if you're in a noisy environment or the person you're speaking to is speaking softly.

Note that the volume buttons will control app volume if you're using another app to listen to music, watch a video or play a game. If you're not in such an app and not on a call, they can be used to tweak your ringer volume.

If you're having trouble hearing calls, you can also try cleaning the receiver area at the top of the phone. If it's dirty or clogged, it may muffle your hearing. Cases can also muffle the sound on your phone, so if you're having trouble hearing and using a case, consider removing it.

If you're still having trouble hearing people on the phone, restart your phone and make sure it has the latest version of iOS. If that doesn't help, contact Apple for help.

External Speakers and Headphones

If you're using earphones, earbuds or a headset with your iPhone, it may have its own volume controls. Make sure you adjust the volume on your headphones to a satisfactory level as well as the volume on your phone itself. If you use headphones with multiple devices, you may have to adjust the volume level between devices to compensate for different volume levels.

Remember that your phone won't use its normal speaker and microphone if you plug in headphones, so you may have to unplug them to make or receive a call using the normal equipment on your phone. Similarly, you may have to disable your Bluetooth connection if you have Bluetooth headsets connected to your iPhone. You can do this by tapping the "Settings" app, then tapping "Bluetooth."

Why is my volume low on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you don't hear any sound, or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed, your speaker might need service.

Why can't I increase my iPhone volume?

If the buttons don't change anything, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics, then check that Change with Buttons is turned on. Alternatively, you can alter the volume via the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right of your screen (iPhone X and later).