Where to find the charging sound setting

The charging sound on your iPhone plays when you plug in your device. You can turn this sound off, change its volume, or replace it with a different notification sound through your iPhone's Settings app. The setting lives in the Sounds & Haptics menu, which controls all the audio feedback your phone produces.

Open Settings, then tap Sounds & Haptics. Scroll down until you see "Charging" listed among the other notification sounds. This is where you control what happens when your phone detects power.

Key Takeaways

  • The charging sound setting is in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Charging, and you can turn it off or swap it for a different sound.
  • You can only choose from sounds already on your iPhone — you cannot record a custom charging sound or read new ones for this purpose.
  • Turning off the charging sound does not affect other notification sounds, alarms, or ringtones.
  • If you use Focus modes, you can set the charging sound to silent during specific times without changing the main setting.

Turning off the charging sound completely

If you want silence when you plug in your phone, tap the Charging option in Sounds & Haptics and select "None" at the top of the list. Your iPhone will no longer play any sound when power connects.

This change takes effect when ready. The next time you plug in your device, you will not hear anything — though your screen will still light up and show the charging indicator if that setting is on.

Choosing a different sound for charging

Instead of turning off the sound, you can pick a different one from the list. Tap Charging in Sounds & Haptics, and you will see options like Bells, Chimes, Radar, Scifi, and others. Each one plays a short preview when you tap it, so you can hear what it sounds like before you confirm.

The available sounds depend on your iPhone model and iOS version, but all iPhones include at least a dozen standard options. Once you select one, that sound will play every time you connect power until you change it again.

Adjusting the volume of the charging sound

The charging sound uses the same volume level as your other notification sounds. To change how loud it is, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and look for the volume slider near the top of the screen. This slider controls notifications, alerts, and the charging sound together.

You can also use the physical volume buttons on the side of your iPhone to adjust notification volume when you are in the Sounds & Haptics menu. If you have your phone set to silent mode (using the mute switch on the side), the charging sound will not play even if a sound is selected.

Using Focus modes to silence charging sounds at specific times

If you want the charging sound most of the time but not during sleep or work, you can use Focus modes to control it. Open Settings, tap Focus, and select the Focus you want to customize (Sleep, Work, Driving, or a custom one you create).

Tap Sounds & Haptics within that Focus, then turn off "Allow" next to Notifications. This silences all notification sounds, including charging, whenever that Focus is active. When you turn off the Focus, the charging sound returns to your normal setting. You can set up different rules for different times of day without changing your main Sounds & Haptics menu.

What to do if the charging sound is not working

If you selected a charging sound but do not hear it when you plug in, check whether your phone is in silent mode. The mute switch on the left side of your iPhone silences all notification sounds, including charging. Flip it back to the unmuted position (the switch should show red or orange).

Also confirm that a sound is actually selected in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Charging. If "None" is selected, no sound will play. If a sound is selected but you still hear nothing, restart your iPhone by powering it off and back on. If the problem persists, check that your phone's speaker is not physically blocked by a case or debris.

Charging sound behavior on different iPhone models

The charging sound feature works the same way on all recent iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Older iPhones running iOS 15 or earlier may not have this setting available in Sounds & Haptics, though they may still play a default charging sound that cannot be customized.

If you have an older iPhone and want to silence the charging sound, your only option is to use silent mode. Upgrading to a newer iOS version (if your phone supports it) will give you access to the full Sounds & Haptics menu with charging sound controls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a song or custom sound as my charging sound?

No. The charging sound must be one of the built-in notification sounds that come with your iPhone. You cannot upload, record, or read custom sounds for charging. You are limited to the options in the Sounds & Haptics menu.

Will turning off the charging sound affect my alarms or ringtone?

No. The charging sound is separate from alarms, ringtones, and other notification sounds. Changing the charging sound setting does not affect any of those. You can turn off charging sounds while keeping all other audio exactly as it is.

Does the charging sound play when my phone is in low power mode?

Yes. Low Power Mode does not silence the charging sound. The charging sound will play normally when you plug in, even if Low Power Mode is active. If you want silence, use silent mode or turn off the charging sound in Settings.

Why does my charging sound play twice when I plug in?

Some iPhones play the charging sound once when power first connects and again when the phone recognizes the charger. This is normal behavior. If it bothers you, the only solution is to turn off the charging sound entirely in Sounds & Haptics.

Can I set different charging sounds for different chargers?

No. Your iPhone uses the same charging sound for all chargers — wired, wireless, or fast charging. There is no way to assign different sounds based on which charger you use.