In order to facilitate media transfer functionality, Apple has introduced a new HomePod mini feature in iOS 14.4 that offers haptic feedback when your iPhone is near the smart speaker. The moment iPhone gets close to the speaker, it starts vibrating and HomePod mini controls pop up on the screen, allowing you to perform certain actions. But what if transferring media to the speaker is not on top of your mind all the time, wouldn’t you find the repeated haptic feedback annoying? Most probably, you would. This is where this quick guide about how to disable proximity notifications and vibrations on iPhone comes into play.
For those unfamiliar, iOS already lets you transfer media to HomePod just by bringing the iPhone close to the top of the smart speaker. With the addition of proximity alerts/vibrations, Apple is trying to streamline the process and make it even better.
Take Control of HomePod Mini Proximity Notifications & Vibrations
That’s it! Your iPhone won’t try to transfer media to your HomePod mini when it’s near the smart speaker. As a result, the haptic feedback and song transfer interface will no longer pop up on the screen. Of course, you can change this behavior if you ever wish to take advantage of this new feature.
