why don't i get email alerts when my iPhone is in sleep mode

[scarle]

I have an iPhone 5C running IOS 10.2.1.

I have built an home intruder alarm system that emails my phone when the alarm is tripped but the sound notification only works when I manually open up Mail . The email is sent from a Gmail server.

I want the phone to notify me 24/7 including when the screen is locked and / or the phone is in sleep mode (NOT do not disturb which is switched off)

 

[Just_Me_D]

Go to the Sound and Notifications Settings and verify that a notifications alert and tone is set for the Mail/Gmail app.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Go to settings > Mail > Accounts > scroll down to Fetch new mail> scroll down and set fetch to 15 minutes. If you want push notifications for Gmail, get the Gmail app.

 

[scarle]

Done it already but thanks anyway.

 

[scarle]

Will try it. Thanks

 

[jr866gooner]

Gmail push no longer possible (and hasn't been for some years) probably due to the rivalries. Gmail best way to go. I use type app personally and I believe it offers push for Gmail!

 

[scarle]

Thanks gooner. Ive installed the Gmail App and the system works fine now. Thanks to you all.