Apple users loved the startup chime that sounded off anytime a Mac was turned on. The sound mysteriously disappeared when Apple redesigned the MacBook in 2016, but it returned with the macOS 11 (Big Sur)(Opens in a new window) operating system.
There was never an official startup chime for the iPhone, and there still isn't, but you can add one if you own an iPhone 14. Using accessibility settings, you can enable a different type of startup sound that gives Apple users a similar satisfaction when their devices are turned on.
What Does the Startup Sound Do?
The iPhone 14 startup sound is different from the familiar Mac startup chime(Opens in a new window). A Mac’s startup chime is used to indicate that certain diagnostic tests have run successfully and no errors were found. As explained by Steven Acquino on Twitter(Opens in a new window), the startup sound found on any iPhone 14 model is actually an accessibility feature that helps those with visual impairments know when they have successfully powered their device on and off.
How to Enable iPhone Startup Sound
Even though the iPhone 14 startup chime isn't specifically designed as comfort food for Apple enthusiasts, anyone can enable it by opening Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual, then toggling Power on & Off Sounds to on.
In order to hear the sound in action, you will need to power down your iPhone 14 by pressing both the Volume Up and Sleep/Wake button until the Slide to Power Off option appears.
Once you do that, a different sound than the traditional Mac boot chime will sound shortly before your iPhone 14 shuts off completely. The next time you hear the sound is after you press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until you see the Apple logo.
What iPhone Models Can Use the Startup Sound?
The startup chime is only available on the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. This is because the Power on & Off Sounds accessibility setting is built into the A16 Bionic chip firmware and not the operating system and allows the chime to play even before the OS loads.
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Since the A16 Bionic chip was introduced with the iPhone 14 lineup, and there’s no way to enable the feature by upgrading to the latest iOS 16 operating system, users with earlier iPhone models will not have the functionality.
Does This Feature Have Any Other Use?
Does this feature have any practical use, or does it just sound cool? In addition to assisting the visually impaired, the startup chime may help users and support specialists alike know exactly when the device has successfully been turned off or on.
It could also just be an audible reminder that differentiates your iPhone 14 from other iPhone users. One day it maybe even be a differentiator between any iPhone and Android. What do you think of the iPhone 14 startup chime?
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