The iPhone has several haptic and vibration controls. You can reduce haptics for calls and alerts, or disable system-wide vibration through Accessibility when you need a broader change.
Change Haptics for Calls and Alerts
- Open Settings.
- Tap Sounds & Haptics.
- Tap Haptics.
- Choose the option that prevents haptics in the situations you want.
Turn Off Vibration More Broadly
- Open Settings.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Tap Touch.
- Find Vibration.
- Turn it off if you intentionally want system-wide vibration disabled.
Important Emergency-Alert Consideration
Apple notes that turning off the Accessibility vibration setting disables all vibrations, including vibration for emergency alerts. Consider that consequence before using the broadest setting.
Silent Mode and Vibration Are Separate
Silent Mode controls audible behavior, while haptic settings control vibration feedback. Turning on Silent Mode does not necessarily mean all vibration is disabled.
Individual App Notifications
If only one app is bothering you, changing that app’s notification settings can be less disruptive than disabling vibration across the entire iPhone.
Test Important Alerts After Changing Haptics
After changing vibration behavior, test calls, messages, alarms, and any accessibility or emergency features you depend on. A setting that makes ordinary notifications more comfortable can also make an important alert easier to miss, so confirm the result in the situations that matter most to you.
Keyboard Haptics Are Separate
If typing still produces vibration after you change alert haptics, review keyboard feedback settings. Keyboard haptics and notification vibration are controlled separately.
Consider Accessibility Needs Before Disabling Everything
Some people rely on vibration when they cannot hear alerts clearly. If anyone else regularly uses the device, make sure a system-wide vibration change will not remove an important accessibility cue.