How to turn on sound in a WhatsApp chat?

How to turn on sound in a WhatsApp chat - briefly?

To enable sound notifications for a specific WhatsApp chat, follow these steps:

1. Open the desired chat.
2. Tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and select "Mute." Ensure the mute option is turned off.

How to turn on sound in a WhatsApp chat - in detail?

To enable sound notifications for WhatsApp chats, follow these detailed steps:

1. Check Phone Settings:

   • Ensure your phone's volume is not set to silent or vibrate mode. You can adjust this by using the physical buttons on your device.

2. WhatsApp Notification Settings (Android):

   • Open WhatsApp and tap on the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner to access the menu.
   • Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Tap on "Notifications."
   • Ensure that the toggle for "Use system defaults" is turned off, allowing you to customize WhatsApp's notification settings separately from your phone’s overall settings.
   • Under "Message notifications," turn on the toggle for "Show notifications."
   • You can also adjust the volume, vibration, and LED color settings according to your preferences.

3. WhatsApp Notification Settings (iPhone):

   • Open WhatsApp and tap on "Settings" in the bottom menu.
   • Select "Notifications."
   • Ensure that the toggle for "Allow Notifications" is turned on.
   • Adjust the notification settings as needed, including "Sound," "Badges," "Lock Screen," and "Notification Grouping."

4. Individual Chat Settings:**

   • Open WhatsApp and find the chat where you want to enable notifications.
   • Tap on the contact or group name at the top of the screen.
   • Select "Custom Notifications" (Android) or "Notification Settings" (iPhone).
   • Ensure that the toggle for "Use custom notifications" is turned on (Android only).
   • Adjust the sound, vibration, popup notification, and LED color settings according to your preferences.

5. Check Media Volume:

   • Sometimes, the issue might be with the media volume rather than the notification volume. Ensure that the media volume on your device is not set too low or muted.

By following these steps, you should be able to turn on and customize sound notifications for WhatsApp chats effectively.