What Is Amber Alert on iPhone

In the event of an emergency, here’s what you might see: Alerts issued by your country or region’s government. Alerts involving imminent threats to safety or life. Alerts for extreme weather conditions. AMBER alerts (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response)*

What does it mean when your phone says Amber Alert?

The United States participates in an emergency notification service called AMBER (America’s Missing: Broadcasting Emergency Response). An AMBER alert usually lets citizens know when police are tracking a missing person and there is information that this person may be in your area.

How do I shut off Amber Alerts?

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll down to Notifications.
  3. Tap on Advanced Settings.
  4. Tap on Wireless Emergency Alerts.
  5. Toggle off the blue button next to AMBER Alerts.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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