WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps, used by over 2 billion people worldwide. It allows users to send messages, photos, videos, documents and make voice and video calls for free. WhatsApp comes with default ringtones and notification sounds, but you can customize them as per your preference. In this guide, we will show you how to change the ringtone for WhatsApp video calls on iPhone running iOS 14.
Why change the WhatsApp video call ringtone?
Here are some reasons why you may want to change the default WhatsApp video call ringtone on your iPhone:
- The default ringtone can get annoying after a while. Changing it up with a new ringtone keeps things interesting.
- You want a unique ringtone for WhatsApp video calls so you can identify them easily.
- Distinguish between WhatsApp video call and regular call ringtones.
- Use your favorite song or a popular music tune as the custom ringtone.
- Set different ringtones for different WhatsApp contacts.
- Personalize your phone’s sounds and make it your own.
So in summary, changing the default video call ringtone helps identify WhatsApp calls easily, lets you customize your phone and set unique ringtones for different contacts.
What are the default WhatsApp video call ringtones?
WhatsApp uses the following system default ringtones for video calls on iPhone:
- Facetime Ringtone for cellular calls.
- Phone Ringtone for WiFi/internet calls.
So the ringtone you hear for WhatsApp video calls depends on whether the call is being placed over cellular data or WiFi.
The Facetime ringtone on iPhone is a slightly upbeat electronic tune. The default Phone ringtone is a classic electronic ring tone. If you wish to customize these for WhatsApp video calls, you will need to change the default ringtones on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp Settings
To change the WhatsApp video call ringtone, first open WhatsApp and go to Settings:
- Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone
- Tap on the Settings icon at the bottom right (looks like gears)
- This will open the WhatsApp Settings page
From WhatsApp Settings, we can customize all notifications and call sounds.
Step 2: Go to Notifications > Sounds
In WhatsApp Settings:
- Tap on Notifications
- Under Notifications, select Sounds
This will open the Sounds page which lets you change all ringtones and notification sounds in WhatsApp.
Step 3: Change Ringtone for Video Calls
On the Sounds page, do the following to change the WhatsApp video call ringtone:
- Under Incoming Video Calls, tap on the current ringtone name
- This will open the list of iPhone ringtones
- Browse ringtones and select the one you want for WhatsApp video calls
- Tap Back to return to Sounds page
Your selected ringtone is now set for WhatsApp video calls on your iPhone.
You can repeat these steps to change the ringtone for voice calls as well.
Step 4: Change Default iPhone Ringtones
As mentioned before, WhatsApp uses the default Facetime and Phone ringtones for video calls on iPhone. If you want more customization options beyond the default iPhone ringtones, you can change the Facetime and Phone ringtones as follows:
- Go to the Settings app on your iPhone
- Tap on Sounds & Haptics
- Under Ringtone, tap on Facetime to change ringtone for cellular calls
- Tap on Phone to change ringtone for WiFi/internet calls
- Browse Apple’s huge catalog of ringtones or use your own music
- Set the new Facetime and Phone ringtones
Now your customized ringtones will be used for WhatsApp video calls over cellular and WiFi networks.
How to set different WhatsApp ringtones for contacts?
You can set a custom WhatsApp ringtone for individual contacts as well. Here are the steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat for the contact
- Tap on the contact’s name at the top
- From here, tap on Custom Notifications > Custom Ringtone
- Select a ringtone you want for this contact
This will override the default ringtone and play your selected one for this contact on WhatsApp calls & messages.
You can also set custom notification tones for contacts in WhatsApp. This lets you identify incoming messages from important contacts easily.
Troubleshooting tips
Here are some things to check if you can’t hear the new ringtone on WhatsApp video calls:
- Make sure the ringtone volume is turned up on your iPhone.
- Check that your iPhone is not on silent or vibrate mode.
- For custom iPhone ringtones, make sure the files are in .m4r format and added to Ringtones on iPhone.
- Restart WhatsApp after changing the ringtone.
- Update to the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store.
- On iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds and haptics > Ringers and alerts and check if the ringtone is set to your selected one.
Following these tips should help troubleshoot and fix any issues with new ringtones not being applied.
Conclusion
That’s it! We have shown you how to easily change the default ringtone for WhatsApp video calls on iPhone. Customizing your WhatsApp ringtones allows you to personalize your video call experience. You can use your favorite music ringtones, set unique sounds for contacts and make WhatsApp calls stand out from regular iPhone calls. So be creative and explore all the amazing ringtones for your WhatsApp video chats.