How to put iPhone on vibration
If you're trying to figure out how to put vibration on iPhone, you've come to the right place. Vibration is a useful option for when you want to silence your phone in situations where you can't answer calls or messages. For example, if you're at the cinema or in a work meeting, setting up vibration allows you to receive notifications without disturbing others.
In this article, we'll show you how to activate vibration on your iPhone and how to customize it for your preferences. You'll also discover some advanced options that may be useful in certain situations.
How to activate vibration on iPhone
To activate vibration on your iPhone, follow these simple steps:
- Go to Settings from the main menu of your iPhone
- Scroll down and tap on Sounds & Haptics (or just Sounds if you have an older model of iPhone)
- Find the Vibration option and make sure it's set to On
You should now be ready to use vibration on your iPhone. When you receive a call or message, your phone will vibrate instead of making a sound.
Step 1: Access the settings of your iPhone
The first step to putting vibration on your iPhone is accessing the device's settings. To do so, follow these steps:
- Unlock your iPhone by pressing the Home button or using Face ID or Touch ID.
- Find the Settings icon on the home screen and tap it.
After clicking on the Settings icon, you should see a series of options that you can modify. In this section, you will find options to customize the sound and vibration of your iPhone.
Continue reading to learn how to configure vibration on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select the "Sounds & Haptics" option
After opening settings, scroll down until you find the "Sounds & Haptics" option and select it.
In this section, you will have the ability to customize settings related to sounds and vibrations on your iPhone.
You can choose whether to turn on or off vibration when receiving a call or message. Additionally, you can also adjust the vibration intensity for different notifications.
- To change the vibration setting for incoming calls:
- Select "Vibration" under the "Calls" section.
- Choose from predefined vibration options or create your own custom vibration by tapping "Create New Vibration".
- To change the vibration setting for incoming messages:
- Select "Vibration" under the "Messages" section.
- Choose from predefined vibration options or create your own custom vibration by tapping "Create New Vibration".
Remember that you can always come back to this section of the settings to modify your sound and vibration preferences at any time.
Once you have finished customizing your vibration settings, you can return to the main settings screen by tapping the "Back" icon in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Activate Vibration for Incoming Calls
After activating vibration for notifications, you can also activate vibration for incoming calls. This way, when your iPhone receives a call, it will vibrate instead of ringing loudly.
Here's how to activate this feature:
- Go to your phone's settings
- Select "Sounds & Haptics"
- Scroll down until you find the "Vibration" option and select it
- Select "Incoming Calls" and choose the type of vibration you prefer (you can choose from several pre-set options or create your own custom vibration)
Now, when you receive a call on your iPhone, you will only feel the vibration instead of a loud ringtone. This option can be particularly useful if you are in a public place where you do not want to disturb others with the sound of your ringtone.
Step 4: Customize Vibration for Specific Contacts
If you want to customize the vibration for a specific contact, follow these steps:
1. Open the Contacts app
Open the Contacts app from your home screen.
2. Select the contact you want to modify
Find and select the contact you want to modify from your list of contacts.
3. Tap "Edit"
Tap the "Edit" button in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Tap "Vibration"
Scroll down until you find the "Vibration" option. Tap it.
5. Choose a new vibration
Select from the available vibration options or tap "Create New Vibration" to create a custom one.
6. Save your changes
Tap "Save" in the top right corner of the screen to save any changes made to the vibration for the selected contact.
- Example:
- Do you have a friend who calls you often? Set a custom vibration for them so that you know immediately when it's them calling!
Conclusion
Now that you know how to set up vibration on your iPhone, you can customize notifications so that you know immediately when an important message or call comes in. Remember to use the "Do Not Disturb" feature during nighttime hours to avoid interruptions and enjoy your well-deserved rest. We hope this article has been helpful and wish you good luck in your iPhone experience!

Michael Anderson - Software Engineer
My name is Michael Anderson, and I work as a computer engineer in Midland, Texas.
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