To turn off vibration on an iPhone 13, open Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Haptics and choose Never Play. That stops vibration for calls and alerts. To switch off every vibration on the phone, including emergency alerts, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch and turn off Vibration. On older iOS versions, Sounds & Haptics has separate “Vibrate on Ring” and “Vibrate on Silent” switches instead of the Haptics menu.
Quick Answer
Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Haptics > Never Play. For all vibration: Accessibility > Touch > Vibration off.
Turn Off Vibration for Calls and Alerts
- Open Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
- Tap Haptics.
- Choose Never Play, or Don’t Play in Silent Mode if you only want to stop vibrating while silenced.
Turn Off All Vibration
- Open Settings > Accessibility > Touch.
- Turn off Vibration.
This also silences vibration for emergency and government alerts, so use it with care.
Vibration Settings at a Glance
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Sounds & Haptics > Haptics | Vibration for calls, texts and alerts |
| Sounds & Haptics > System Haptics | Small taps when you use controls and the keyboard |
| Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback > Haptic | Taps while typing |
| Ringtone > Haptics (per sound) | Vibration pattern, or None, for a specific alert type |
| Accessibility > Touch > Vibration | All vibration, including emergency alerts |
To tidy the status bar, see how to hide the location icon.
Troubleshooting
- Still vibrates for one app: Check that app’s notification sounds, or its own settings.
- Keyboard still taps: Turn off Haptic under Keyboard Feedback. See also turning off system haptics.
- Want silence without missing calls? Use a Focus that allows favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on other iPhones?
Yes. The same settings apply to all iPhones on current iOS.
How do I turn vibration back on?
Choose Always Play in Haptics, and turn Vibration back on in Accessibility if you turned it off.
Summary
- Sounds & Haptics > Haptics > Never Play.
- Accessibility > Touch > Vibration off for all vibration.
- Adjust system and keyboard haptics separately.
- Set per-sound vibration patterns to None if needed.
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