To turn off the ringer on iPhone 14, use the physical Ring/Silent switch on the left side of the phone. Flip the switch toward the back of the device to enable Silent mode, which stops your phone from ringing for calls and alerts.
How to turn off the ringer on iPhone 14
The only documented method to silence your iPhone 14 is using the Ring/Silent switch. This is the same switch found on other iPhone models, and iPhone 14 does not have an Action button. The Control Center method (swipe down from top right, tap volume icon) is not a documented way to turn off the ringer on iPhone 14. Adjusting the Ringer volume slider in Settings > Sounds & Haptics does not fully turn off ringing on iPhone 14; the Ring/Silent switch is the documented method.
- Locate the Ring/Silent switch on the left side of your iPhone 14, above the volume buttons. The Ring/Silent switch is located above the volume buttons on the left side.
- Flip the switch toward the back of the iPhone to turn on Silent mode. An orange indicator will appear on the switch to confirm the ringer is off.
- Flip the switch toward the front of the iPhone to turn off Silent mode and restore ringing. The orange indicator will disappear.
This switch is the quickest way to silence your phone without navigating through menus, making it ideal for meetings, movies, or any situation where you need to avoid disruptions.
What happens when your iPhone 14 is in Silent mode
When Silent mode is active, your iPhone 14 will not ring or play alert sounds for incoming calls or notifications. However, the phone may still vibrate depending on your vibration settings. This behavior applies to all alerts except two key exceptions:
- Clock alarms: Alarms set in the Clock app will still sound even when Silent mode is on.
- Favorite contacts: Calls from contacts you have marked as favorites will still ring through, bypassing Silent mode.
If you need to adjust vibration settings, you can find options under Settings > Sounds & Haptics, which also contains the volume, mute and speaker controls for your device. Settings > Sounds & Haptics contains a 'Change with Buttons' toggle that lets the physical volume buttons control the ringer volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does iPhone 14 have an Action button?
No. The iPhone 14 uses the physical Ring/Silent switch on the left side. The Action button is a feature on newer iPhone models, not the iPhone 14.
Will alarms still ring in Silent mode?
Yes. Alarms set in the Clock app will sound normally even when your iPhone 14 is in Silent mode, so you won't miss an important wake-up call.
Can favorite contacts still ring in Silent mode?
Yes. Calls from contacts you have added to your Favorites list will still ring through when Silent mode is on, ensuring you never miss an important call from family or close friends.
Is vibrating disabled by Silent mode?
No. Silent mode only stops ringing and alert sounds. Your iPhone 14 may still vibrate for incoming calls and notifications, depending on your current vibration settings.
