Enable Alerts -Go to Settings > Notifications and toggle Allow Notifications ON for the app.
Check Sound -Ensure your device is not on Silent mode and increase the volume in Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
Re-Enable Notifications -Turn notifications OFF and then ON again in Settings > Notifications for the app to refresh.
Unblock Alerts -Verify the app is not restricted in Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps.
Disable DND -Turn OFF Do Not Disturb/Focus Mode from Control Center or Settings > Focus.
Enable Refresh -Turn ON Background App Refresh in Settings > General > Background App Refresh for smoother alerts.
Apple devices often face issues like missing notification sounds, delayed alerts, or muted tones even when settings seem correct. Causes range from disabled sound settings, Do Not Disturb or Focus/Quiet Modes, low volume or silent mode, to outdated apps or iOS glitches. To fix these, check notification permissions, increase volume sliders, disable silent/quiet mode, update your software, and restart the device. For stubborn problems, resetting settings or seeking professional support helps restore normal alert behaviour.