The iPhone is a popular smartphone that allows users to keep in touch with high-tech advancements. But what is the lock sound that goes off on an iPhone?

The lock sound is a clicking noise that goes off when you lock the iPhone by pressing down on the right side button on the phone itself.

This sound alerts the user, so they know the phone is secure before they place it down or leave it unattended. Keep reading to learn how to turn it off and adjust the sound for this notification.

How to Turn the Lock Sound Off and On on iPhones

You aren’t alone if you do not like to hear the lock sound going on and off when you lock and unlock your phone. 

There is an easy set of directions you can use to turn it off. Here’s how:

  • Go to settings by clicking the gear icon on the phone
  • Tap the Sounds and Haptics submenu
  • Scroll down until you find Lock Sound, and select it
  • Toggle the on/off button to off

Once you complete these steps, try to lock and unlock the phone screen again. You should no longer hear the sound. 

Why Can’t I Hear the Lock Sound?

If you prefer to hear the lock sound, but it is really low, or you cannot hear it, it is important to check the following scenarios to ensure they are not the cause:

  • The lock sound is toggled off to silent mode
  • The lock sound is turned down via the side buttons
  • Do not disturb is on
  • The phone is on vibrate or silent

If any of these scenarios match your situation, you need to remedy them. Typically this requires a quick change within the settings. 

You can fix each issue by doing the following:

  • Lock Sound Off: Go to the settings and the sound submenu, and toggle the option back on.
  • Sound Turned Down: Use the volume button on your phone and click up.
  • Do Not Disturb: Swipe the top right corner of the phone down so the utility menu appears, and deselect Do Not Disturb.
  • Vibrate or Silent: Flip the right side switch up to turn on the sound.

You can change the settings while the iPhone is charging, on the go, or in Do Not Disturb modem, as they all save in each scenario.

Other Settings in Sounds and Haptics

If you do not like to hear the lock sound, you can change it, and other notification sounds in Sounds and Haptics settings. 

You can manage the following in this menu:

  • Headphone Safety: Turn this on or off so your volume adjusts down when putting in headphones. This is a safety feature, so headphones do not output sound that can damage your ears.
  • Ringtone and Alert Volume: Adjust the sound level of your ringtone, alarms, and alerts.
  • Sounds and Haptics: Choose which ringtone and vibration pattern you want for texts, mail, voicemail, and more.
  • Keyboard and Lock Sound: Change the sound or toggle it off.
  • Silent Mode/Ring Mode Switch: Decide when you want Haptics to go off.

Apple allows its users to adjust the details of their phones down to the last vibration.

Tech Supportal

Not everyone is tech-savvy, especially when it comes to an iPhone. 

If your lock sound stops working, goes on and off randomly, or you are experiencing another issue, seek help.

Tech Supportal and similar services can walk you through the necessary troubleshooting steps to get your iPhone back in working order in no time.

Locked and Ready

Adjusting how you hear the lock sound on an iPhone is one of the many benefits of the Sounds and Haptics menu, no matter its model or age.

Whether you need silence in a theater or sound at a concert, the iPhone allows you to adjust these settings with a quick tap.