What to do if your iPhone speaker not working?

Oct 18, 2023

iOS

Your iPhone speaker is an essential part of your device, allowing you to make and receive calls, listen to music, and watch videos. But what if your iPhone speaker not working?

It can be a frustrating experience, but there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem and get your speaker back in working order.

Why is your iPhone speaker not working?

There are a number of reasons why your iPhone speaker might stop working. One possibility is that the speaker itself is damaged. This can happen if you drop your phone or if it gets wet.

Other possible reasons why your iPhone speaker not working are as follows:

Hardware damage: If your iPhone has been dropped or damaged in some other way, it's possible that the speaker has been damaged as well. This is especially likely if the damage was to the bottom of the phone, where the speaker is located
Dirt or debris: It's also possible that the speaker is simply blocked by dirt or debris. This can happen over time, especially if you use your iPhone in dusty or dirty environments
Software glitch: In some cases, a software glitch can cause the speaker to malfunction. This is usually a temporary problem that can be fixed by restarting your iPhone
Headphone mode: If your iPhone is stuck in headphone mode, the speaker will not work. This can happen if you plug in your headphones and then unplug them without actually using them
Bluetooth: If you have Bluetooth turned on and connected to a speaker or other audio device, the iPhone speaker will not work
Do Not Disturb: If Do Not Disturb is turned on, the iPhone speaker will not work for calls or notifications

How to fix iPhone speaker not working issues

If your iPhone speaker not working, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem:

Restart your iPhone: A simple restart can often fix minor software glitches
Check the speaker opening: Make sure that the speaker opening is not blocked by dirt, dust, or any other object. You can gently clean the speaker opening with a dry cotton swab
Check the headphone jack: Make sure that your iPhone is not stuck in headphone mode. If it is, unplug your headphones and then restart your iPhone
Turn off Bluetooth: If Bluetooth is turned on, turn it off and then try to use the speaker again
Check Do Not Disturb: Make sure that Do Not Disturb is turned off.
Update your iPhone: If you're running an older version of iOS, it's possible that there is a bug that is causing the speaker problem. Try updating your iPhone to the latest version of iOS
Restore your iPhone: If you've tried all of the above and your speaker is still not working, you may need to restore your iPhone to factory settings.

Note: A factory reset will erase all of your data and settings, so be sure to back up your iPhone before you do this.

If you've tried all of the above and you are still having the iPhone speaker not working problem, it's possible that the speaker itself is damaged and needs to be replaced.

You can take your iPhone to an Apple Store by finding one via the link here or an authorized Apple service provider to have the speaker repaired or replaced.