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A phone at night showing a single notification, next to a bell

Alerts

Baby monitor alerts silenced on iPhone? Fixed (2026)

Sleep Focus silences most apps at night. Allow your monitor app under Settings → Focus → Sleep → Apps, turn on Time Sensitive Notifications, and alerts return.

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Setup

How to use an old iPhone as a baby monitor (2026)

Yes. An iPhone 8 or newer on iOS 16 works as a baby monitor with a second device, a charger and a stand. Set-up steps, heat, range, cord safety and limits.