For calling, this feature enables users to have a different ringtone for WhatsApp calls and cellular calls so that the calls can be differentiated by listening to the ringtone itself. Moreover, you can set a custom WhatsApp ringtone for different groups as well as contacts. This comes in handy when you want to get notified by the sound of the notification itself whether it is of priority or not. Suppose you are a part of some groups or chats where your intervention is very important. Then, you can set a different WhatsApp ringtone for that group or chat or even individual contact. Thus, by only listening to the sound of the notification, you know that you need to check it as fast as possible while you can safely ignore the others. All in all, you get the idea! Custom notifications make it easier to figure out which contact is calling or messaging you by listening to the WhatsApp ringtone alone. Let’s dive in!
Change A WhatsApp Ringtone For Calls Or Messages
Android
You can change this particular WhatsApp ringtone from the same Settings menu where the ringtone for messages is changed.
1 Change A WhatsApp Ringtone For Calls Or Messages1.1 Android1.2 iPhone2 Set A Custom WhatsApp Ringtone For Contacts And Groups2.1 Android2.2 iPhone3 Conclusion
iPhone
On the iPhone app, the WhatsApp call notifications setting is missing. But that doesn’t mean you cannot change the incoming call ringtone. You can change the WhatsApp ringtone for a call from the phone settings along with the ringtone for normal phone calls. The only drawback here is that you cannot have a different tone for mobile and WhatsApp calls on iPhone. This will change the WhatsApp ringtone for all the contacts and groups.
Set A Custom WhatsApp Ringtone For Contacts And Groups
Now let’s see, how to set different message and call tones for individual contact and group if you want to differentiate them from the ringtone on Android and iPhone.
Android
iPhone
Again, you won’t find any option to change the WhatsApp call ringtone on the iPhone WhatsApp app. But you can change the WhatsApp ringtone on a per-contact basis by setting a different ringtone for each contact on iPhone for normal phone calls from the Phone app. This will change the ringtones for WhatsApp calls as well for those contacts. This way you can have WhatsApp custom notifications for WhatsApp calls on your iPhone. SUGGESTED READ: 9 Amazing WhatsApp facts you don’t know
Conclusion
Using the steps above, you should be able to change a WhatsApp ringtone for incoming calls, messages, and group messages on your iPhone or Android smartphone. Apart from that, you can even set custom notifications for each contact/group if required. Which setting is most useful for you? Let us know in the comments below.
