Vibrations are one of the most effective ways to receive notifications discreetly, without sound.
Whether you're in a meeting, at the movies, or just prefer some quiet, using your phone's vibration feature ensures you won't miss important calls or messages.
Whether you're using one of the best Android phones or the best iPhones, this guide will walk you through the process of making your phone vibrate.
How to make your iPhone vibrate
Here is a step-by-step guide for iPhone users:
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap “Sounds & Haptics”.
- In the “Haptics” section, make sure “Always Play” is enabled. This allows your phone to vibrate when receiving calls or notifications, whether in silent or ringing mode.
You can also put your iPhone on silent using the switch on the left side of the device (above the volume buttons). When you flip the switch, your iPhone vibrates instead of making sounds for calls and alerts.
If your iPhone is one of the newer models and has an action button instead of a silent switch, you can go to Settings, then Sounds & Haptics, and turn silent mode on or off. You can also configure the action button to turn silent mode on and off.
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If your iPhone doesn't vibrate after following these steps, check to see if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled, as this will also reduce vibrations. Additionally, if you have disabled all notifications for specific apps, they will not trigger vibrations.
How to make your Android phone vibrate
Since Android devices vary by manufacturer (like Samsung, Google Pixel, and others), settings may differ slightly, but here's a general guide:
- Open the “Settings” app on your Android phone.
- Tap “Sounds & Vibration” or “Sounds” (the exact name depends on your device).
- Go to the “Vibration” section and make sure the “Vibrate for calls” option is enabled. There is also an option to enable vibration for notifications, such as messages or emails.
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You can also put your phone in “Vibrate Mode”:
- Swipe down from the top of your screen to access the “Quick Settings” menu.
- Tap the “Sound” icon until you see the “Vibration” icon (usually shaped like a vibrating phone). This will put your phone in vibrate mode.
If your Android phone doesn't vibrate, make sure Do Not Disturb mode is turned off. You should also check if your phone's battery saver mode is turned on, as this can limit vibration to save power.
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By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to easily control when and how your phone vibrates and fix any issues that arise.
And if you want to know how to turn off vibration on Android, be sure to follow our dedicated guide.
