How to set alerts on your phone for those who are deaf or hard of hearing

Despite being attached to our phones, it is easy to miss an alert or notification of incoming calls or messages. For those who are hearing impaired or deaf, the risk of missing alerts or notifications is increased.

Michael wrote in with the following question to highlight this important issue:

“My wife is deaf. Is there a Bluetooth device that will light a flasher or vibrator when her phone rings in her pocket?” — Michael, Sugar Land, Texas

Depending on her specific device, several setting options are likely already available on her phone that can increase the chances of her getting alerts or notifications by flashing or vibrating.

How to set up your iPhone to flash an LED light for calls or notifications

If you have an iPhone, you can use one of its settings to make it flash a bright LED light every time an alert or call comes in. This is a visible indicator, which can help those who are hard of hearing or deaf have a better chance of knowing they received an alert or call.

Click here to learn more about:

how to enable LED flashes for alerts and calls.
how to set up your Apple Watch to vibrate when your iPhone rings.
How to set up your Android to flash an LED light for calls or notifications
LED light notifications apps for Android users