Have you ever tried sending an iMessage to someone and received the notification that they have their “Notifications silenced?”
You wonder what this notification means. In this article, you will learn what “Notifications silenced” means on the iPhone.
What Does “Notifications Silenced” Mean On iPhone?
“Notifications silenced” on an iPhone means that the device is in silent mode. It will not make any sounds or vibrations when receiving notifications.
This feature is also known as “Do Not Disturb” mode. It can be activated manually. Alternatively, it can be scheduled to turn on during certain times of the day.
While in this mode, notifications will still be on the lock screen. They will not make any noise. They will not cause the phone to vibrate.
You will see this notification on your iPhone while trying to send a message. This means the recipient has turned on a focus mode or Do Not Disturb Mode. Therefore, your message will not include a vibration to prompt the recipient.
How to Use Notify Anyway
You receive the “Notifications silenced” notice when sending a message to someone who has activated DND or Focus mode. However, you can still have your message alerting the recipient.
You can do this by using the “Notify anyway” option. This will override the Focus mode settings made by the message’s recipient.
If your recipient turns off Notify Anyway, you do not see the option to notify anyway.
You will have to get the recipient to turn on Notify. This step ensures your message can alert them. It is especially important in times of emergencies.
How To Turn On Notify Anyway On iPhone
You can easily turn on Notify anyway by using the iPhone settings. Enable Notify anyway for all contacts
Step 1: Open Settings
Navigate to Settings on your iPhone and tap on it to open.
Step 2: Navigate to Focus status
In Settings, tap “Focus” and then “Focus Status.” This will direct you to a menu where you can toggle Share Focus Status on or off.
By default, Share Focus Status is turned on. If it is turned off, however, tap on the toggle button to turn it back on.
Conclusion
You might have seen the “Notifications silenced” notice on your iPhone when using iMessage. This means the recipient has turned on Do Not Disturb Mode. They could also be using a Focus mode.
You can however still have your message alerting them by using the “Notify anyway” option.
