How to set up sound on WhatsApp for iPhone?

How to set up sound on WhatsApp for iPhone - briefly?

To enable sound notifications on WhatsApp for your iPhone, follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to Notifications > WhatsApp, and ensure that "Allow Notifications" is toggled on and the alert style is set to "Alerts".

How to set up sound on WhatsApp for iPhone - in detail?

To configure audio settings on WhatsApp for your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Update WhatsApp: Ensure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your device. Outdated versions may not support the most recent features and improvements.

  2. Check System Settings:

    • Go to your iPhone's 'Settings'.
    • Navigate to 'Sounds & Haptics'.
    • Make sure that the 'Ringer and Alerts' volume is set at an appropriate level. This will affect the volume of WhatsApp notifications as well.

  3. WhatsApp Notification Settings:

    • Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
    • Tap on 'Settings' in the bottom menu.
    • Select 'Notifications'.
    • Here, you can customize various aspects of WhatsApp notifications:
      • Show Preview: Toggle this on or off depending on whether you want to see message previews in your notifications.
      • Notification Grouping: Choose how you want to group your notifications (By App, Automatically).
      • Sounds: Ensure that the 'Sounds' option is turned on. This will enable WhatsApp to play sounds for new messages and notifications.
      • Badge App Icon: Turn this on if you want to see a badge with the number of unread messages on your WhatsApp icon.
      • Show in History: Enabling this will show your notification history in the Notification Center.

  4. Customizing Sounds:

    • Still within the 'Notifications' settings, tap on 'Sounds'.
    • Here you can select a specific sound for WhatsApp notifications from the list of available tones. You can also choose to have different sounds for different types of notifications (e.g., messages, group notifications).

  5. Test Notification Sound:

    • To ensure that your chosen sound is working correctly, you can send a test message to yourself or ask a friend to send you a message.
    • Check if the selected sound plays when you receive a new message.

  6. Do Not Disturb Settings:

    • If you're not receiving any sounds, check your iPhone's 'Do Not Disturb' settings.
    • Go to 'Settings', then 'Do Not Disturb'.
    • Ensure that 'Allow Calls From' is set to 'Everyone' or the specific contacts from whom you want to receive calls and messages.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively set up and customize sound notifications for WhatsApp on your iPhone.