iPhone 14 Pro Max – Very Low Volume During ChatGPT Conversations

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iPhone 14 Pro Max – Very Low Volume During ChatGPT Conversations

I’m experiencing a persistent low-volume issue on an iPhone 14 Pro Max, specifically during ChatGPT voice conversations.

After reinstalling the ChatGPT app, the volume is very loud during the initial voice selection/setup. However, once I proceed into an actual conversation, the speaker volume becomes extremely low, almost inaudible, even though the system volume is set to maximum.

This issue only occurs in ChatGPT’s conversation mode. Other apps and system sounds work normally at full volume. Reinstalling the app does not resolve the problem.

It appears that iOS switches from media playback (used during voice preview) to a communication or call-style audio mode during conversations, which results in significantly reduced speaker volume.

Please advise if there is a fix or a setting adjustment for this behavior.

Thank you.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 20, 2025 7:22 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 20, 2025 7:33 AM in response to Girshon Rutstein

Didn’t the AI suggest contacting the app vendo… Oh, wait, the AI probably sent you here, didn’t it? Oh, well. 😉

Check for updates to the ChatGPT app and iOS, then contact the ChatGPT app vendor OpenAI.

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Answer 2

Dec 20, 2025 9:07 AM in response to MrHoffman

No, ChatGPT, did not send me here. I have been using the community for the last 25 years. And almost always, I was getting an answer from great people, like you. You helped me a few times in the past, I remember your name. But not this time, sorry MrHofman. I will send your answer to Chat GPT, let's see what they say. :o)

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Answer 3

Dec 20, 2025 9:59 AM in response to MrHoffman

I did, a few days ago. The answers came from their AI, stating that no documentation could assist. Therefore, I decided to try the Apple community. My wife's older iPhone works just fine; in fact, the voice comes so loud that I can hear it in the other room. So, I thought that applies to a specific model, iPhone 14 ProMax. There is a discussion about people experiencing low volume on that model, but that was in 2022, before OpenAI

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Answer 4

Dec 20, 2025 9:42 AM in response to Girshon Rutstein

Avoiding all humor, for assistance with the ChatGPT app, contact OpenAI.

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