AMBER (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) alerts on your iPhone® or Android™ device let authorities quickly spread the word about a missing child and in some cases, other emergencies like severe weather or other critical situations. True, these alerts can be disruptive—that’s how they get your attention. That may make you wonder, “how do I disable AMBER alerts?” There is a way to turn them off, as long as you understand the risk of missing these notifications. Here’s our guide on how to turn off Amber alerts on your mobile device.
How to turn off AMBER alerts on your Android device
The steps may vary by device model, but here’s a general guide on how to disable AMBER alerts on Android:
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Apps & notifications.
- Select Advanced or Advanced settings.
- Tap Wireless emergency alerts or Emergency alerts.
- Uncheck AMBER alerts.
On Samsung phones:
- Open Settings > Safety and emergency > Wireless emergency alerts.
- Turn off (slide switch to the left) AMBER alerts.
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How to turn off AMBER alerts on your iPhone
Follow these simple steps to turn off AMBER alerts on your iPhone:
For iOS 16 and later:
- Open Settings > Notifications.
- Scroll down to GOVERNMENT ALERTS.
- Turn off (slide switch to the left) AMBER Alerts.
Why you might consider keeping AMBER alerts
Before you disable AMBER alerts on your phone, consider a few important reasons to keep these public safety alerts turned on:
- AMBER alerts are issued when a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger. If you see the notice, you could play a crucial role in helping law enforcement recover a missing child by providing information like vehicle descriptions and last known locations.
- Turning off AMBER alerts may also prevent you from seeing other timely warnings about severe threats like storms, accidents, or other emergencies.
Wondering how to turn on or off other emergency alerts? Check out our guide on how to set up severe weather alerts on your phone.
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