iPhones are known for their silent vibrations for calls, alerts, and notifications. While vibration can be helpful, it can also be annoying, distracting, or unnecessary—especially in meetings, libraries, or quiet environments. If you own an iPhone 11, turning off vibration is quick and easy.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn off all vibration, how to disable vibrate only for calls or silent mode, and how to adjust vibration settings so your iPhone suits your lifestyle.
Why You Might Want to Turn Off Vibration
Vibration alerts can:
Be disruptive in quiet settings
Drain battery slightly
Be annoying if your phone is on a hard surface
Make notifications too noticeable
Turning vibration off gives you full control over notifications and a quieter experience.
How to Turn Off All Vibrations on iPhone 11
The simplest way to turn off all vibrations is through Accessibility settings.
Steps:
Open Settings
Scroll down and tap Accessibility
Tap Touch
Scroll down to Vibration
Toggle Vibration OFF
✅ This disables all vibration alerts, including calls, notifications, and system alerts.
How to Turn Off Vibrate on Ring or Silent Mode Only
You can also control vibration depending on whether your iPhone is in Ring or Silent mode.
Steps:
Open Settings
Tap Sounds & Haptics
Under the Vibrate section, you’ll see:
Vibrate on Ring → Toggle OFF if you don’t want vibration while ringing
Vibrate on Silent → Toggle OFF if you don’t want vibration in silent mode
This lets you customize your vibration preferences for different situations.
How to Turn Off Specific Notification Vibrations
Some notifications (like text messages or apps) may have custom vibration patterns. To turn them off:
Open Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone → Vibration
Tap None at the top of the list
For apps like Messages:
Open Settings → Notifications → Messages
Tap Sounds → Vibration
Choose None
This stops vibration for individual notifications while keeping other alerts active.
How to Check If Vibration Is Truly Off
After turning vibration off, you can test it:
Toggle your Ring/Silent switch on the side
Ask someone to call or text you
If your iPhone does not vibrate, settings are applied correctly
Tip: Restart your iPhone to ensure settings fully take effect if vibration continues.
Common Issues When Turning Off Vibration
1. iPhone still vibrates
Check Accessibility → Touch → Vibration is OFF
Check Sounds & Haptics → Vibrate on Ring/Silent is OFF
2. Only some notifications vibrate
Some apps have custom vibration settings. Adjust them individually in Settings → Notifications.
3. Vibration resumes after iOS update
iOS updates can reset vibration settings. Recheck after updates.
Benefits of Turning Off Vibration
Longer battery life (vibration motors consume power)
Quieter environment for work or sleep
Less distraction during meetings, classes, or public spaces
Customized notification control
Tips for Using Your iPhone Without Vibration
Rely on sound alerts – Adjust Ringtone and Notification sounds
Use LED flash for alerts – Settings → Accessibility → Audio/Visual → LED Flash for Alerts
Use Do Not Disturb or Focus mode to manage interruptions
FAQs About Turning Off Vibration on iPhone 11
1. Can I turn off vibration for calls only?
Yes. Use Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Vibrate on Ring OFF and leave other vibrations on.
2. Does turning off vibration affect alarms?
No. Alarm vibrations still work unless you disable them in the Clock app.
3. Will this save battery?
Yes, a small amount. Vibration motors use energy, so disabling helps slightly with battery life.
4. Can I turn vibration back on later?
Absolutely. Simply toggle the same settings back ON.
Final Thoughts
Turning off vibration on your iPhone 11 is simple, and Apple provides flexible options to control vibration for calls, silent mode, and individual apps. By customizing your vibration settings, you can reduce distractions, save battery, and enjoy a more personalized iPhone experience.
