User level: Level 1 (4 points)iPhone 17 with latest iOS and the phone doesn’t ring when watching videos. I have checked every notification setting and they are all set to ring.
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Original Title: Phone call ringer
Posted on Oct 8, 2026 12:59 AM
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)Oct 8, 2026 1:01 AM in response to 01Anna24
This may be related to Attention Aware, especially if the iPhone detects that you’re looking at the screen while watching a video. It can automatically lower the volume of alerts.
Try:
Settings ->Face ID & Passcode-> Attention Aware Features ->OFF
Then test an incoming call while watching a video.
Also check Settings ->Sounds & Haptics and make sure the Ringtone and Alerts volume is high enough.
If it still doesn't ring, check that Silent Mode and Focus/Do Not Disturb are off.
More Info: Apple – Attention Aware Features
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372317