Can I change the sound of home app notifications?

I just installed two cameras via Homekit. The cameras generate a notification when they 'see' someone. The problem is that I can't set this to a specific sound on my iPhone - it is exact the same sound as just another incoming message. I want another sound, so that I know that I have to pay immediate attention when I hear it.


Is it possible to change the sound somewhere?

Posted on Oct 23, 2022 7:39 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 2:22 PM

Hi FrankBesseling,


Regarding HomeKit notification sounds there isn't a way to change the default alert tone. However you can change your incoming messages tone with the steps below found in the guide page here: Change message notifications on iPhone - Apple Support


"Manage notifications for messages

  1. Go to Settings  > Notifications > Messages.
  2. Choose options, including the following:
    • Turn Allow Notifications and immediate delivery for Time Sensitive Notifications on or off.
    • Set the position, locations, style, and sounds for alerts.
    • Choose when message previews should appear on the Lock Screen, and how they should be grouped.
    • Set how many times to repeat an alert (from Never to 10 Times) below Customize Notifications."


You can also find helpful information here: Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad


If you'd like, feel free to submit feature feedback about HomeKit alerts here: Product Feedback


Cheers.



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Oct 24, 2022 2:22 PM in response to FrankBesseling

Hi FrankBesseling,


Regarding HomeKit notification sounds there isn't a way to change the default alert tone. However you can change your incoming messages tone with the steps below found in the guide page here: Change message notifications on iPhone - Apple Support


"Manage notifications for messages

  1. Go to Settings  > Notifications > Messages.
  2. Choose options, including the following:
    • Turn Allow Notifications and immediate delivery for Time Sensitive Notifications on or off.
    • Set the position, locations, style, and sounds for alerts.
    • Choose when message previews should appear on the Lock Screen, and how they should be grouped.
    • Set how many times to repeat an alert (from Never to 10 Times) below Customize Notifications."


You can also find helpful information here: Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad


If you'd like, feel free to submit feature feedback about HomeKit alerts here: Product Feedback


Cheers.



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