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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoSubtitle><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0E3F75'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#0E3F75'>How to set alerts on your phone for those who are deaf or hard of hearing <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoSubtitle>Fox News<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoSubtitle>August 22, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Wearable devices, settings on your phone to make alerts apparent<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(FOX NEWS) —<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212126'> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael wrote in with the following question to highlight this important issue:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"My wife is deaf. Is there a <span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/tech" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Bluetooth device</span></a> </span>that will light a flasher or vibrator when her phone rings in her pocket?" — Michael, Sugar Land, Texas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>How to set up your iPhone to flash an LED light for calls or notifications<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. Here's how to enable LED flashes for alerts and calls:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Unlock your iPhone and tap <b>Settings</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Scroll down and tap <b>Accessibility</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Scroll down and tap<b> Audio & Visuals</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Scroll down and tap <b>LED Flash for Alerts</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'>Toggle on each <b>desired setting,</b> such as <b>LED Flash for Alerts</b>, <b>Flash While Unlocked</b>, <b>Flash in Silent Mode</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Now, when you receive a call or alert on <span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/tech/technologies/iphone" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>your iPhone</span></a>, </span>you will not just be dependent on sound or vibrations. You will see a very bright LED light flashing from your iPhone’s camera flash.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>How to set up your Apple Watch to vibrate when your iPhone rings<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>If you already own an <span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://cyberguy.com/gadgets/apple-watch-series-9-vs-ultra-2-which-one-should-you-buy/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Apple Watch</span></a>, </span>you can set it up so it alerts you with vibrations when your iPhone rings. Here's how to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>1. Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Turn on your <b>Apple Watch</b> by pressing and holding the <b>side button</b> until the Apple logo appears.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Open the <b>Apple Watch app</b> on your iPhone, ensuring your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS, connected to Wi-Fi or cellular and has Bluetooth turned on.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Hold your <b>iPhone</b> close to your <b>Apple Watch</b>. A pairing screen should appear on your iPhone. Tap <b>Start Pairing</b>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Tap <b>Set Up for Myself</b> on your iPhone<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Use your iPhone's camera to <b>scan the animation</b> on your Apple Watch screen.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Tap <b>Set Up Apple Watch</b> on your iPhone and follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the setup, including choosing your wrist preference and accepting terms and conditions.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'>Your Apple Watch will begin syncing with your iPhone. Keep both devices close together until the process is complete.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>2. Enable notifications for calls<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>In order to receive call notifications on your<span style='color:#215F9A'> <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/tech/companies/apple" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Apple Watch</span></a></span>, follow the steps below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'>On your iPhone, open the <b>Apple Watch app</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'>Tap on the <b>My Watch</b> tab<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'>Scroll down and tap on<b> Phone</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5'>Select <b>Mirror my iPhone</b> if it isn’t already selected<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>This setting mirrors the call notifications from your iPhone to your Apple Watch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>3. Customize haptic alerts<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>To make sure you get a strong vibration alert on your Apple Watch:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Open the <b>Settings</b> app on your Apple Watch<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Tap on <b>Sounds & Haptics</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Under the Haptics section, turn on <b>Haptic Alerts</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>You can choose Default or Prominent. The <b>Prominent </b>setting provides an additional haptic tap to pre-announce some common alerts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>4. Testing<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to ensure that the<span style='color:#215F9A'> <a href="https://cyberguy.com/apple/surprises-from-iphone-15/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>iPhone</span></a></span> and<span style='color:#215F9A'> <a href="https://cyberguy.com/gadgets/apple-watch-series-9-vs-ultra-2-which-one-should-you-buy/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Apple Watch</span></a></span> are set up properly, make a test call to see if your Apple Watch vibrates as expected when a call is received. When set correctly, you will be able to get the vibrational notifications on your Apple Watch when you receive a call on your iPhone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>How to set up your Android to flash an LED light for calls or notifications<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Setting up your Android device to use the LED light for calls or notifications can significantly enhance your alert system, especially if you prefer visual cues over sound or vibration. Here are some steps to help you enable this feature:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>Using built-in Android settings<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>S<i>ettings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. </i><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'>Open <b>Settings</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'>Scroll down and tap on<b> Accessibility</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'>Choose <b>Advanced settings</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'>Tap <b>Flash notification </b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'>Toggle on <b>Camera flash notification</b> for LED flash<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>Using built-in Google Pixel settings<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'>Open <b>Settings</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'>Scroll to <b>Notifications</b> and<b> tap it </b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'>Toggle on <b>Flash Notifications</b> and choose between camera flash or screen flash<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>By following these steps, you can effectively set up your Android or Google Pixel device to use the LED light for calls and notifications, ensuring you never miss an important alert.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>LED light notifications apps for Android users<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Not all devices come equipped with a built-in app to manage this feature. Fortunately, numerous LED notification apps are available that allow you to customize your notification experience. Regardless of whether your phone has an LED light, these apps provide solutions to enhance your alerts and keep you informed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flashteam.flashlight.flashalert" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Flash Alert:</span></a></span><b> </b>The Flash Alert app is designed to enhance notification visibility on Android devices by utilizing the camera flash or screen flash as an alert mechanism. Users can customize their settings to receive visual notifications for calls, alarms and messages, even when the device is on silent or in "Do Not Disturb" mode. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The app allows for color customization of the screen flash and provides a preview feature to test settings before finalizing them. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users who may have hearing impairments or prefer visual alerts over auditory notifications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>Flash Alert app (Flash Alert)<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trendy.frontflashnotification" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Front Flash:</span></a> </span>The Front Flash app uses your phone's camera flash to notify you about incoming notifications. While it may not offer the same versatility as LED notifications, you can customize the delay, blink rates and frequency to suit your needs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rvappstudios.Flash.Alerts.LED.Call.SMS.Flashlight&hl=en_US" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>LED Flashlight Alerts:</span></a> </span>LED Flashlight Alerts is another app that allows you to customize LED notifications for incoming calls and messages. It also supports third-party apps, making it a versatile option. Although the app is free to use, it is ad-supported, and the ads can be a bit annoying.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>How to set up your phone and watch to vibrate when your Android phone rings</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>S<i>ettings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. </i><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>Open the <b>Settings</b> app on your Android device<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>Scroll down and tap<b> Sounds and vibration</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>Tap <b>Vibrate</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>Then scroll down and click <b>Vibration intensity</b> and adjust the <b>Touch interaction</b> slider<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>Next, check the <b>notification settings</b> for the app managing your watch notifications, confirming that notifications are set to vibrate.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>On your watch, access the<b> settings</b> menu and navigate to Sound settings to ensure the alarm volume is set to <b>vibrate</b>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'>Make a <b>test call</b> to your phone to verify that your watch vibrates when your phone rings.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#215F9A'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KurttheCyberGuy?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank"><span style='color:#215F9A'>Subscribe to Kurt’s YouTube channel for quick video tips on how to work all of your tech devices</span></a><u>.</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>Kurt’s key takeaways<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whether you are hearing impaired, hard of hearing or deaf, it is easy to miss important calls and notifications from your phone. While smartwatches like the Apple Watch can be a wearable option so that you can get vibrational alerts when you receive a call or alert on your mobile phone, the other option is to turn on an accessibility feature that’s already native to your iPhone: LED Flashes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>It’s vital that users of all abilities can maximize the convenience and features of their phones to stay truly connected.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have any issues hearing calls and alerts from your phone? What devices or features have you used to help solve this issue? 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