iPhone Can Mute Alarm: How to Disable This Dangerous Feature.

According to ТСН: iPhone owners may experience an unpleasant moment when the alarm goes off visually but remains silent. This happened to tourist Brett Chod, who missed her early flight to Chicago, as she shared in her viral TikTok video.

What Went Wrong

In the video, Brett noted that she woke up at 6:30 AM in silence, while her flight had already departed. As soon as she picked up her phone, a notification appeared on the screen indicating that the alarm had gone off, but there was no sound.

"It had been ringing for two and a half hours already. I grabbed my phone, and the screen showed a notification that it had gone off, but it was complete silence," the girl shared.

After posting the video, it turned out that this problem is not unique. In the comments, hundreds of people admitted that they had also found themselves in similar situations, missing exams, first workdays, or important meetings, thinking they were just deep in sleep.

What Caused the Malfunction

This is not a technical problem, but a feature of the “Attention Aware Features,” related to Face ID.

As Apple explains, this technology monitors whether the user is looking at the screen. If the camera detects the gaze on the device, the system automatically lowers the volume of calls and alarms, assuming that the person has already seen the notification.

The situation becomes complicated when the phone is lying face up next to the bed. If the user is accidentally turned away from the smartphone or it 'catches' their gaze while they are half asleep, the alarm volume can be reduced to a minimum, increasing the likelihood that the person will fall asleep again.

How to Adjust the Settings

To avoid the risk of missing an important event, experts recommend disabling this feature. You can do this by following a few simple steps:

1. Go to “Settings.”

2. Select the section “Face ID & Passcode.”

3. Enter your passcode to unlock the screen.

4. Scroll down to the “Attention Aware Features” section and turn off the switch.

After this, the alarm volume will always remain at the set level, regardless of whether someone is looking at the screen.

If you want to keep this feature active, place the phone face down at night. However, turning off the option completely will ensure that the signal is loud under any conditions.

It is also noteworthy that earlier complaints were reported from AirPods Pro 3 owners regarding blood from the ears after using them.

Thus, this iPhone alarm situation highlights the importance of checking settings related to user recognition features. As practice shows, even a small change in settings can help avoid unpleasant consequences at crucial moments. Also, remember the useful advice of experts regarding safety and comfort when using technology in everyday life.