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philhansen Author

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No alert sound with Messages

Guys and Girls, I get no alert sounds when receiving messages on my Apple watch or my iPhone. What settings should i check?

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 8

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 4:06 AM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Sep 16, 2022 5:23 AM

From what I see on my devices, those sounds will only be played on the active device, in case your mute button on your iPhone is enabled or the iPhone in standby.

Also make sure, Do Not Disturb or a Focus mode is not enabled

Use Focus on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Did you already force restart your devices?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

Restart Apple Watch - Apple Support

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