Popular messaging system WhatsApp allows you to set Custom Notifications for any of your contacts on WhatsApp. You can make use of this feature to assign Custom Ringtones and Custom Message Notification tones for both Individual and Group Contacts on your Android Phone or tablet.
WhatsApp Custom Notifications
WhatsApp custom notifications can be described as the ability to assign unique or Custom Ringtones for WhatsApp calls and messages on a per contact basis.
In simple terms, this feature allows you to identify who is calling you via WhatsApp just by listening to the Custom Ringtone assigned to the Contact. Similarly, you will be able to identify who is Messaging you on WhatsApp by listening to the Custom Message Notification tone that you had assigned for the Contact.
Set WhatsApp Custom Ringtone For Individual Contacts
Follow the steps below to setup Custom Ringtones for individual WhatsApp Contacts on your Android Phone or Tablet.
1. Open WhatsApp Messaging system on your Android Phone by tapping on the WhatsApp icon.
2. Tap on the Chats Tab (in case you are not already there).
3. Now, tap on the Contact for which you want to set Custom Ringtones and Custom Message Notification tones.
4. On the next screen, tap on the Contacts Name to access your Contact’s profile page.
5. From the Contact’s Profile page, tap on Custom Notifications.
6. On the next screen, tap on the little box next to Use Custom Notifications – this will enable custom notification options for this contact.
7. Next, tap on Ringtone under Call notifications (See image above)
8. On the next screen, you will be able to select and listen to Multiple Ringtones.
9. Select the Ringtone that you like and tap on OK to save your Ringtone Settings.
10. Similarly, you can tap on Notification tone under ‘Message notifications’ (See image in step 6 above) and set a Custom notification tone for WhatsApp messages from this contact.
Set WhatsApp Custom Ringtone For Groups
Follow the steps below to set up WhatsApp Custom Ringtones and Custom Message Notification tones for WhatsApp Groups on your Android Phone or Tablet.
1. Launch WhatsApp on your Android Phone by tapping on the WhatsApp icon.
2. Tap on the Chats Tab
3. Now, tap on the WhatsApp Group for which you want to set Custom Ringtones and Custom message notification tones.
4. On the Next screen, tap on the Group Name to access the Group’s profile page.
5. From the Groups Profile page, tap on Custom Notifications.
6. On the next screen, tap on the little box next to Use Custom Notifications – this will enable custom notification options for this Group.
7. Next, tap on Notification Tone under ‘Message notifications’ (See image above)
8. On the next screen, you will be able to select and listen to Multiple Ringtones.
9. Select the Ringtone that you like and tap on OK to save your settings.
This is how you can setup Custom Ringtones and Custom Message notification tones for WhatsApp Contacts and Groups on your Android Phone or tablet. You can repeat these steps to Set up Custom Ringtones for other WhatsApp Contacts and Groups.