WindUp supports iOS Critical Alerts, which require permission to sound through Silent or Focus. Check that permission before relying on a wind alarm to get your attention.
Set up your iPhone notifications
- Open Settings → Notifications → WindUp.
- Allow notifications and review the sound settings.
- Enable Critical Alerts if that option is available.
- Open WindUp, choose a supported station and review your alarm conditions.
- Check that the station has a recent reading and that your phone has a connection.
If the options differ on your device, check your iOS version and contact support with the details. Do not assume that an alert will sound simply because a forecast matches the wind you want.
Critical Alerts and Time Sensitive notifications are different
Apple provides distinct notification options. Its notification settings guide explains that supported Critical Alerts can come through when an iPhone is muted or a Focus is enabled. Time Sensitive notifications are a separate setting; the names are not interchangeable.
An app’s alert behaviour also depends on what you allow on the phone. This is why comparing wind apps should include notification controls as well as forecast models and station coverage.
If the alarm did not sound
Check the station timestamp and your alarm settings first. An old reading or a condition that was not met is different from a notification that was delivered without sound.
Then review permissions, sound, Focus settings and connection. If the problem persists, email WindUp support with your phone model, operating-system version, app version, station, alarm settings and approximate time of the missed alert. Screenshots can help show which settings were active.
What about Android?
Android phones have their own notification controls, which differ by version and manufacturer. Review the WindUp notification category, sound and Do Not Disturb settings available on your device. Do not assume that a high-priority notification has the same behaviour as an iOS Critical Alert.
Choose the station before the alarm
A useful wind alarm starts with a supported station near your spot. Check its location and exposure, then choose the conditions you want to monitor. The live wind alarm is free; optional Pro features and prices are listed in the app.
Download WindUp to set up a station alarm, or compare wind alarm apps if you are deciding which alert workflow you need.
