How to Turn Off Text Sounds When Sending Messages on an iPhone
By Avery Martin
The iPhone's default setting makes a "swoosh" sound each time you send or receive a message. Disabling the sound can make your communications less obvious, provide a way to text quietly and avoid bringing attention to yourself. In addition to disabling the default text sounds, you can also disable the vibration pattern or choose a different vibration pattern each time you get a text. While the vibration pattern doesn't use the speakers, it can still create disruption, especially in quiet settings.
Step 1
Tap the "Settings" app.
Step 2
Select the "Sounds" option.
Step 3
Choose the "Text Tone" setting and tap "None."
Step 4
Set the "Vibration" option to "None" if you want to disable the vibrate feature as well. You can also select a different vibration pattern, if desired.
References
Tips
- To quickly disable the text sounds, set the "Ring/Silent" switch to the "Off" position by pressing the switch toward the back of the iPhone.
Writer Bio
Avery Martin holds a Bachelor of Music in opera performance and a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian studies. As a professional writer, she has written for Education.com, Samsung and IBM. Martin contributed English translations for a collection of Japanese poems by Misuzu Kaneko. She has worked as an educator in Japan, and she runs a private voice studio out of her home. She writes about education, music and travel.