Hear iPhone alerts better by changing the default notification sound

Technology Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report 28/04/2024

Ever since Apple rolled out iOS 17, there’s been a bit of a buzz — or, should we say, a lack thereof.

The default notification tone, "Rebound," has been causing quite a stir among users.

It’s soft and subtle, but for many, it’s just too quiet.

Fear not, fellow iPhone users. We will show you how to customize your alerts by changing the default notification sound on your iPhone.

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Default alerts setting on iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

How to update your iPhone's software

First things first: If you haven't already updated the software on your iPhone, you'll want to do that first. Here's how to do it.

Go to Settings
Tap General
Click Software Update to check for the latest iOS version available

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How to change the default notification sound on your iPhone

Now that you've updated to the latest software, let's tackle the steps to change the notification sound:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone
Go to Sound & Haptics and click it
Tap Default Alerts
Choose your preferred notification sound from the list of alert tones that appear.
If you'd like to change the default notification sound back to what it was before you updated to iOS 17, select Tri-tone

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Steps to change the default notification sound on your iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

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How to make notifications quieter or louder

Open the Settings app on your iPhone
Go to Sound & Haptics and click it
Adjust the volume for Ringtone and alerts with the slider

Steps to make notifications quieter or louder (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

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How to personalize your iPhone notifications and ringtones

After following the steps mentioned above, all apps that utilize default alerts will adopt the tone you’ve selected. However, the alert sound for notifications from specific apps (such as Calendar and Reminder Alerts) will remain unchanged unless you manually adjust it. Here's how to do that.

Go to Settings
Tap Sound and Haptics
Then, choose the Type of Alert and change it by tapping the desired sound.
Additionally, you can set custom iPhone ringtones from the same menu.

Steps to personalize your iPhone notifications and ringtones (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

You can also associate a ringtone with one of your contacts on your iPhone. Here are the steps to do that.

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Kurt's key takeaways

Whether you’re a fan of the gentle Rebound or team Tri-tone, it’s all about what rings true for you. A louder alert might be the ticket for those who need a sound that cuts through the noise.

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