If your iPhone 14 speaker isn’t working, that’s a serious problem you can’t hear phone calls, music, or notifications. Here are the top ways to troubleshoot your iPhone 14 speaker not working and hear your audio once again.
Why is my iPhone 14 speaker not working?
There are many reasons your iPhone 14 speakers may be having issues, but here are some common causes behind iPhone 14 speakers not working:
- Physical or liquid damage
- Bluetooth issues
- Headphone glitch
- Airplay is connected
- Silent mode is turned on
- Dirty or blocked speaker port
- Software malfunction
Don’t panic, though, as we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Here’s how you can fix the sound on your iPhone 14 if your speakers have stopped working.
Note: information in this article apply to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
How to fix iPhone 14 speakers not working issue
Here are some tips and fixes you can try if your iPhone 14 speakers are not working:
1. iPhone 14 speakers not working? Check the Volume First
Before you spend all day resolving a non-existent issue, check the volume on your iPhone 14 and make sure it’s all the way up. You or someone else may have just accidentally muted your iPhone, as a result, you may not hear audio from speakers! Press and hold the volume up button to increase the volume, or use Siri to adjust it by saying, “Hey Siri, turn up the volume.”
If you want to turn up the Ringer volume as well, go to Settings -> Sounds and haptics and turn on the switch next to Change with Buttons.
2. Make sure the audio isn’t silent or muted
If you can’t hear anything even after adjusting the volume, chances are you accidentally set your iPhone to a silent mode, so the speaker works fine it’s just muted. Just push the switch forward toward the screen so the orange isn’t showing. (If you do see orange, that means your phone is in Silent Mode.)
In addition, make sure your phone isn’t in a Focus mode like Do Not Disturb. Swipe down from the top right of the screen to see the Control Center and make sure the Focus button says Focus rather than another setting. If it says Do mNot Disturb, Personal, or another setting, tap it to disable Focus mode.
3. Disconnect audio accessories
If, after tried the above solutions, you’re still having problems with the iPhone 14 speakers, it’s possible that your phone is trying to send audio to an accessory like headphones, earbuds, or a portable speaker that’s still connected to your phone. If that device is far away or has the volume set low, you might not realize it’s playing the iPhone’s sound.
When a cable is plugged into your iPhone, it’s obvious that a device is connected. With Bluetooth, however, it’s easy to forget.
For example, I use Bluetooth headphones with my iPhone. When I’m not using them, I don’t always remember to swap the playback destination. The result is that audio is streamed to the headset, not my iPhone’s speakers.
So, if you use a Bluetooth headset, remember to switch off or disconnect the device from your iPhone when not in use. You can disconnect all wireless devices by opening the Control Center and tapping the Bluetooth icon. To disconnect devices individually instead, head to Settings > Bluetooth.
Once the Bluetooth devices are disconnected, try to play audio from your iPhone’s speaker again.
4. Make sure you’re not sending audio to AirPlay
Likewise, if you’ve recently used AirPlay to send audio or video to your TV or another AirPlay device, it’s possible it’s in AirPlay mode. To check, swipe down from the top right of the screen to bring up the Control Center and then tap the AirPlay icon at the top right of the music playback section. If another device is receiving audio with AirPlay, tap iPhone to revert back to your own device.
5. Check that your iPhone isn’t stuck in headphone mode
It’s possible that your phone is “stuck” in a mode in which it thinks it’s playing audio, but it’s sending it to a device that isn’t connected, like earbuds that aren’t plugged in or a Bluetooth device that isn’t turned on.
Here are a few things you can try to “wake up” your iPhone’s audio connection so it’s working properly:
Reconnect your headphones then disconnect them again. Repeat this three or four times to loosen any dirt within the port. Then gently shake your iPhone to let loose debris fall out.
If you have Bluetooth headphones, connect and disconnect your headphones by going to Settings > Bluetooth. When you disconnect your headphones, your iPhone should automatically switch back to using the normal speakers.
6. Clean your speaker
Is the speaker blocked, obscured, or dirty? That could be keeping you from hearing audio the speaker is trying to play. To clean your iPhone 14 speaker, remove your iPhone case and screen protector if it’s affecting the speaker in any way. Then check to see if it’s dirty. If necessary, carefully use a small, dry soft-bristled brush to clear away any lint, dirt, or grime.
7. Restart your iPhone
If you’ve gotten this far and your iPhone 14 speaker is still not working properly, you might have a glitch that’s best resolved by turning your phone off and then back on again. That can flush out any corrupt data or glitchy software that might be causing your speaker to fail to work properly. Restart your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Shut Down. Turn your iPhone back on by pressing the Side button and then test your speaker again.
8. Water Accident? Let It Dry
One of the most common consequences of water damage on your iPhone is a malfunctioning speaker. The liquid can quickly make its way to the internal component linked to the open grills. So if you’ve had speaker issues on your iPhone 14 after such an accident, let your device dry off.
There are several methods to dry a wet iPhone. You can blow hot air into it, dump it in a bowl of rice, and more. Whatever you do, turn your iPhone off immediately and let it completely dry before trying to boot it back up.
9. Update iOS
Haven’t been able to fix the iPhone 14 speakers not working issue as yet? There is no need to panic as we still have an efficient solution at our disposal. For better or worse, the iOS update has turned out to be a reliable troubleshooter for fixing random iOS issues these days.
So, if none of the tricks mentioned above has worked in getting rid of the problem, update the software on your iPhone. It would most likely fix the problem.
- To do so, start the Settings app on your iPhone and select General.
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- After that, tap on Software Update and then download and install the latest version of iOS.
10. Reset All Settings
Tried all of the above solutions, and still getting no sound from your iPhone 14 speakers? Then it’s time for a radical measure. Times when I run into a persistent issue that I can’t seem to resolve by simple hacks, I decided to go ahead and reset all settings. On several occasions, it doesn’t disappoint me. Based on my experience, I would suggest you give it a try as well.
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings.
11. Still No Sound From Your iPhone 14 Speakers? Contact Apple Support
If your iPhone 14 speaker is still not working, it’s possible that there is a serious hardware problem with your phone. You should seek help from Apple customer service. You can go to Apple’s support page and make a Genius Bar reservation to have someone look at them in person.
iPhone 14 Speakers Not Working? These Fixes Should Have Helped!
With these possible fixes, you should hopefully be able to revive your iPhone 14 speakers if it’s just a software bug.
Have you faced problems with speakers on your iPhone 14? Let us know in the comments section if the above solutions helped you out.