Hide Alerts is a feature of iPhone Messages that mutes message notifications from one particular user. That is, it works per contact and doesn’t apply to all contacts. For instance, if I Hide alerts for my friend Barbara, I will not receive notifications from Barabara alone. No other contact will be affected.
Here’s an overview of what happens by enabling the Hide Alerts button:
Your iPhone will not vibrate or play sound notifications for message notifications from the user.
No banners, pop-ups, badge counts, or lock screen notifications will appear for messages from the user.
The new messages will still arrive in your Messages app.
Now that you know the basics of Hide Alerts, let me answer the commonly asked questions.
1. When you hide alerts on your iPhone, does the other person know?
No, the other user will not be notified. No one can tell if someone hides alerts.
2. Does it say delivered when you hide alerts on your iPhone?
Yes, the messages will say delivered to the sender as they arrive in your Messages app.
3. Does hiding alerts block calls?
No. Calls from the user will still come through, as the hide alerts feature differs from blocking, which applies to messages and calls.
4. What is the hide alerts symbol?
When you hide alerts for someone, you will see a bell icon with a bar on it next to their chat thread. Know the meaning of other symbols in the Messages app.
5. What does the other person see when you hide alerts on iPhone?
The other person will not see anything.
6. What does it mean when someone has notifications silenced on an iPhone?
It means that the other user (not you) has enabled a Focus mode on their phone and is also sharing their Focus Status. For the unaware, Focus modes are different sound modes that silence notifications according to certain conditions. So, the user will not be notified when you send them a message. The message will arrive silently on their phone. However, it doesn’t mean that you are blocked.
7. Is Hide Alerts the same as notifications silenced on iPhone?
No. The Hide alerts feature silences or mutes notifications from specific users, and the change occurs on your end. On the other hand, the notifications silenced message will show up when the other user or recipient has silenced notifications on their device.
Mehvish Mushtaq is a computer engineer by degree. Her love for Android and gadgets led her to develop the first Android app for Kashmir. Known as Dial Kashmir, she won the prestigious Nari Shakti award from the President of India. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite categories include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for iOS/iPadOS, Android, social media, and web apps.
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