Why am I not getting sound notifications for texts unless I am actively using the phone?

[iMore Question]

When the phone is off I do not receive a sound notification that I have a text.

 

[nikkisharif]

Make sure you have do not disturb turned off. Pull up control center and click the moon icon to deselect it.

 

[rdstryr]

You may also have notifications off when the screen is locked.