How to Customize iPhone Haptic Feedback

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open Sounds & Haptics

   Unlock your iPhone and navigate to the Settings app. Scroll down and select the Sounds & Haptics menu to access vibration and auditory configuration settings.

2. 30 sec

   Set Haptic Playback Modes

   Select Haptics to define when your device vibrates. Choose between Always Play, Play in Silent Mode, Don't Play in Silent Mode, or Never Play to establish your baseline haptic behavior.

   Note: Selecting Always Play ensures you receive tactile feedback even when your ringer volume is at maximum.
3. 45 sec

   Define Ringtone and Alert Vibrations

   Tap Ringtone, then select Haptics at the top of the list. Choose from the standard list of vibration patterns or select Create New Vibration to record a custom tactile rhythm.

   Note: Repeat these steps for the Text Tone menu to assign unique haptic patterns to message alerts.
4. 30 sec

   Manage Keyboard Feedback

   Return to the main Sounds & Haptics menu and select Keyboard Feedback. Toggle Haptic to the On position to enable physical-feeling feedback while typing on the software keyboard.

   Note: This feature utilizes the Taptic Engine and may slightly increase battery consumption.
5. 1 min

   Test System Haptics

   Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Touch. Select Vibration to toggle the master switch for all vibrations, including emergency alerts and system haptics.

   Note: Disabling the master Vibration switch will override all other individual haptic settings.