How to enable amber alerts on iphone

Apple has added a new "Test Alerts" toggle to the Settings app in iOS 15.6 and the third beta of iOS 16. The toggle is visible only on iPhones connected to a U.S. carrier and allows users to enable test emergency alerts from the U.S. government.

How to enable amber alerts on iphone

Turning on "Test Alerts" enables test emergency alerts to be received on both the iPhone and Apple Watch. The toggle is located in the Settings app under Notifications → Government Alerts and is turned off by default. Apple says the government is responsible for the content and the frequency of the test alerts.

It was already possible to enable test alerts on previous versions of iOS by installing a special profile from Apple or dialing a code in the Phone app. The toggle simply provides users with an easier way to opt in to receive test alerts.

Apple has updated support documents for the iPhone and Apple Watch with more details.

(Test Alerts graphic based on screenshot shared by via @MikeBeas)

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Why am I not receiving Amber Alerts on my IPhone?

Go to Settings > Notifications. Scroll to the bottom of the screen. Under Government Alerts, turn the type of alert on or off.

How do I turn on amber alert on IPhone?

Step 1 – On your Apple IPhone Settings screen (screen capture above), Select Notifications. Step 2 – Under Government Alerts Turn on both AMBER and Emergency Alerts (screen capture above).

Why am I not getting emergency alerts on my phone?

On your Android device, open Settings . Wireless emergency alerts. Select the alerts you want to receive.

How do I enable alerts on my IPhone?

Go to Settings and tap Notifications. Select an app under Notification Style. Under Alerts, choose the alert style that you want. If you turn on Allow Notifications, choose when you want the notifications delivered—immediately or in the scheduled notification summary.