How To Set Different Notification Sounds For Different Apps On iPhone

In today's video, we'll be showing you a step-by-step guide on how to set different notification sounds for different apps on your iPhone.

Do you ever find it frustrating when all your app notifications sound the same? Well, we've got you covered with this simple tutorial. By customizing notification sounds, you can easily differentiate between various apps and prioritize the ones that matter most to you.

In this video, we'll walk you through the entire process, from accessing your iPhone's settings to choosing unique notification sounds for each app. We'll explore both the built-in options as well as third-party apps that offer even more customization features.

Whether you want a distinct sound for your messaging apps, social media updates, or email alerts, this tutorial will give you the tools to personalize your iPhone's notification experience. No more guessing which app just chimed—now you can instantly recognize notifications without even looking at your screen.

Set Different Notification Sounds For Different Apps On iPhone:

Step 1: To begin, unlock your iPhone and navigate to the home screen. Locate the "Settings" app, which is represented by a gear icon. Tap on it to access the device's settings menu.

Step 2: In the Settings menu, scroll down and look for the "Notifications" option. Tap on it to access the notification settings for your device. Here, you will find a list of all the apps installed on your iPhone.

Step 3: Once you are in the "Notifications" menu, scroll through the list and locate the stock app for which you want to change the notification sound. Tap on the app's name to access its specific notification settings.

Step 4: Within the app-specific notification settings, you will find various options to customize the alerts. Look for the "Sounds" or "Notification Sound" option and tap on it. You will be presented with a list of available notification sounds to choose from.

Apple provides a wide variety of built-in sounds, ranging from subtle chimes to more attention-grabbing tones. Scroll through the list and select the sound that best suits your preference.

Step 5: Testing and Finalizing
Once you have selected the desired notification sound, tap the "Back" button to return to the previous menu. To ensure that the sound is to your liking, you can tap on the app again to play a preview of the chosen sound.

If it meets your expectations, congratulations! You have successfully set a different notification sound for that specific app. Repeat the process for other apps to further customize your device.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:08 Customize Notifications For Apps
1:18 Set Custom Notifications For Third-Party Apps
2:54 Outro

DISCLAIMER: The ability to change notification sounds for third-party apps rests solely with the third-party app itself. It may or may not offer you an option to customize the notification sound in it's settings menu.

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[MACKLFUEL]

picking a sound doesnt seem to be an option anymore

[leebee]

since i updated to ios 17 i cant change the sounds anymore for most apps and theres a new sound that is really annoying, can you help with that too😕

[ike]

Seems like Apple changed this option, I hate when they take options away, rip all my work into knowing what is what from the sounds, it pisses me off tbh

[erickwachira-mtjw]

The third-party one is strange. I don't understand why they wouldn't include an option for that.

[Bdougs]

Not working anymore. I need to separate my work app sounds from my personal sounds before I go insane

[lindsayjackson]

Yea this doesn’t work for any of the apps that we it to work for. How does a phone cost over a thousand dollars but can’t do something so effin simple. SMH

[luckypro]

There is no select sound, only off/on

[daveplex]

TLDR: This only works for specific (apple) apps.

[DerekT-sg]

In 2024 Apple still can't get their sh*t together! Why the hell would they remove the option for you to personalize YOUR phone??

[PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

Wack af IPhone’s are controlling. I am literally thinking about going back to android! The fact that we can no longer pick different sounds for each app is bs!

[leo.]

And yet another reason why Apple sucks

[TimothyFloyd-ic]

How can i change a certain app to a different sound instead of the same sound like everything else

[kanikahall]

They all ways taking away the good shit. 😤

[Dcf]

Ok but for my camera outside my apartment I can’t change the notification sounds

[cackleberryfarm]

Not happy with the answer. But that's not your fault. You did a great job of explaining a crappy situation that Apple has limited us on for some (once again) arbitrary reason.

[awp]

My Ring app used to chime and sound different, now the notification sounds like everything else. Can I change it back?

[m-zy]

setting a notification sound for my opps is crazy

[streamlinemoderne]

Thank you! Especially for explaining how notifications work (or don't work!) with third party apps.

[tomkoul]

THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO BUY ANDROID, ESPECIALLY SAMSUNG.... NOT EVEN A SOUND FOR WHATEVER APP YOU WANT...

[joes]

you can only change the sounds for specific IOS Apps (ie messages facetime etc) ever since ios 17.