How to turn off sound on WhatsApp notifications?

How to turn off sound on WhatsApp notifications - briefly?

To turn off the sound for WhatsApp notifications, follow these steps:

For Android devices: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > WhatsApp > Notifications > Turn off the toggle for "Show notification dots" and "Sound".

For iOS devices: Go to Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp > Turn off the toggle for "Sounds".

How to turn off sound on WhatsApp notifications - in detail?

To disable the sound for WhatsApp notifications, follow these detailed steps:

  1. On Android Devices:

    • Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
    • Tap on the three vertical dots located at the top right corner of the screen to access the menu.
    • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
    • Navigate to the "Notifications" section within the settings menu.
    • Here, you will see options for both "Message Notifications" and "Call Notifications." Tap on either or both, depending on which sounds you want to disable.
    • Uncheck the box next to "Use high priority notifications" if it is checked. This setting ensures that your WhatsApp notifications are treated as high-priority alerts, which typically include sound by default.
    • Tap on the "Sound" option and select "None" from the list of available sounds. Alternatively, you can choose a silent ringtone if one is available.
    • Save your changes and exit the settings menu.

  2. On iOS Devices:

    • Open the Settings application on your iPhone or iPad.
    • Scroll down and tap on "Notifications."
    • Find WhatsApp in the list of applications and select it.
    • Toggle off the "Sounds" option to mute all notification sounds for WhatsApp.
    • Additionally, you can disable the "Badge App Icon" and "Show on Lock Screen" options if you wish to minimize visual notifications as well.
    • Exit the settings menu once your changes are saved.

  3. On Windows and Mac Devices:

    • Open the WhatsApp desktop application or visit the web version at web.whatsapp.com.
    • Click on the three vertical dots located at the top of the screen to access the menu.
    • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
    • Navigate to the "Notifications" section within the settings menu.
    • Uncheck the box next to "Play sound when new messages arrive." This will disable the notification sounds for WhatsApp on your desktop or web browser.
    • Save your changes and exit the settings menu.