Notifications are essential, but they can become a distraction if you need to check your phone frequently. The musical presets in smartphones can be rather lackluster and perhaps a bit overwhelming at times. That’s why it’s best to assign priority tones for certain apps so that only the most important alerts grab your attention. Show
Do you want an incoming email to beep differently from a calendar alert? Your smartphone can offer you a more welcoming and personalized experience. We'll show you how to set up custom sounds for each app so that critical notifications aren't drowned out. How to Set a Custom Alert Sound in SettingsYou can change and set up custom notification sounds via the default phone settings. Here's how to do this:
How to Use Your Own Audio Files as Priority TonesWhether you prefer techno beats, classical strings, or ringtones that sound like vintage phones, the default ones just don't cut it at times. They're often generic or just a bit boring. When it comes to setting custom sounds for specific apps on your smartphone, you can record audio clips of your own or use existing songs in your music library. Let's take a look at how to do this. Step 1: Record Some Realistic Sound ClipsWith a little work, you can record some audio clips of your own using the pre-installed sound recorder app on your phone. You can also use apps such as Voice Recorder for the purpose. To edit your recordings, try using a free audio editing app to trim and transform the sound clips to the right length and file type. Some apps offer advanced features like multi-track editing, sound effects creation, and adding synthesized instruments' effects. After you've edited the recording to your liking, export it as an MP3 file and add it to your Notifications folder. For our example, we'll use MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker. Download: MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker (Free, in-app purchases available) Here's how you can edit your audio file:
Step 2: Set an MP3 as a Custom AlertChances are, you might have a ton of music files downloaded on your smartphone. You can use them as a notification alert of sorts. To cut or trim audio files, follow the steps listed in the section above. Keep in mind that the audio file needs to be stored locally in the Notifications folder in your file manager app. Here's how to do this:
Despite setting up custom notification alerts, you may be unable to hear your ringtone due to being in a noisy environment. To solve this, you can try setting a custom ringtone with a longer duration or try out some of these quick fixes to make event notifications ring out longer. Control Your Incoming Notifications With Custom TonesMost of us are bombarded by notifications on our smartphones all day long. Whether it's an alert from an important calendar app, or a message from a social media channel you follow, keeping track of your notifications can be difficult. Changing notification sounds and using custom tones for frequently-used apps is a great way to simplify alerts and personalize your notifications while keeping distractions at bay. Can you change notification sounds for apps on iPhone?Edit notifications for an individual app
Allow Notifications switch to turn app notifications on or off. 2. To edit the Sound notifications for the individual app, select Sounds then select the desired option.
How do I change the notification sound for individual apps?Follow the steps below to set each notification sound.. Launch the Settings app and tap Apps.. Select the app you want to change a notification sound for and tap Notifications.. Tap General notifications.. Tap Sound.. Select your desired sound.. Can I set different notification sounds for different apps?On your device, navigate to Settings > Apps > Your apps. The menu names may be slightly different on some devices—for this guide, we'll be using a Samsung device. Find the app you wish to set a custom tone for and select it. On the app info page, tap Notifications and toggle on the slider button for Show notifications.
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