I would like to control text tone volume separately from ring tone volume. Please let me know if I'm missing his to do this.
It becomes a problem when the user is wearing earbuds. The text tone will deafen the user when they have the ring tone on max volume as preferred.
This seems like a very simple feature to implement with what appears to be widespread interest voiced online.
iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26
It is usually not possible to separate the audio for text and ringtones. The best thing would probably be to turn the volume down to a suitable volume.
You can also create an automation that automatically turns the ringtone down when you have connected your AirPods, and automatically turns it up again when they are no longer connected.
1. Open the Shortcuts app, tap Automation at the bottom and tap "+"
2. Find and select Bluetooth from the list
3. In Device, select either Any Device, or your AirPods.
4. Select "Is Connected" and select "Run Immediately" - and tap Next
5. Tap "New Blank Automation", then tap "Controls". Find and select Set Volume
6. Tap Media, and select Ringtone. Tap the % volume, and select your desired volume.
7. Tap Done.
Now the volume of your ring/text tone will automatically turn down to a suitable level when you connect your AirPods. To automatically turn the volume back up when you disconnect, create another automation. Do the same, but in Step 4, select "Is Disconnected" instead.
You can also adjust the volume of the system sounds from your AirPods. See here:
Adjust the volume of sound effects for AirPods - Apple Support (IN)
It is usually not possible to separate the audio for text and ringtones. The best thing would probably be to turn the volume down to a suitable volume.
You can also create an automation that automatically turns the ringtone down when you have connected your AirPods, and automatically turns it up again when they are no longer connected.
1. Open the Shortcuts app, tap Automation at the bottom and tap "+"
2. Find and select Bluetooth from the list
3. In Device, select either Any Device, or your AirPods.
4. Select "Is Connected" and select "Run Immediately" - and tap Next
5. Tap "New Blank Automation", then tap "Controls". Find and select Set Volume
6. Tap Media, and select Ringtone. Tap the % volume, and select your desired volume.
7. Tap Done.
Now the volume of your ring/text tone will automatically turn down to a suitable level when you connect your AirPods. To automatically turn the volume back up when you disconnect, create another automation. Do the same, but in Step 4, select "Is Disconnected" instead.
You can also adjust the volume of the system sounds from your AirPods. See here:
Adjust the volume of sound effects for AirPods - Apple Support (IN)
Ring tone and Text tone, don't have independent volume controls. If you'd like to let Apple know this is a feature you'd appreciate in a future update, let them know by using this link --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple
It's been this way since iPhone first came out, so I wouldn't hold high hopes.
The automation is a good idea. Thank you.
I thought so and it might help. You are welcome.
Control text tone volume separately from ring tone volume
