How do I change the notification sound for Facebook browser?

Being able to customize your notification sounds for different apps and websites can be very useful. It allows you to quickly identify which app is notifying you without having to look at your device. For popular websites and apps like Facebook, changing the default notification sound can make your browsing experience more personalized.

Why would you want to change the Facebook notification sound?

There are a few reasons why you may want to use a custom sound for Facebook notifications:

• The default sound is too soft or easy to miss.
• You want an unusual or funny sound that stands out.
• You want different sounds for different apps and websites.
• The default sound is annoying or you’ve grown tired of it.
• You want notification sounds that match your personality or mood.

Having a unique notification sound for Facebook allows you to identify those alerts without even having to look at your device. It’s especially useful if you spend a lot of time on Facebook and get many notifications.

How to change the Facebook notification sound in Chrome

Changing the Facebook notification sound in Chrome is quick and easy. Here are the steps:

1. Open Facebook in Chrome.
2. Click on the lock icon left of the URL bar and select ‘Site Settings’.
3. Scroll down and click on ‘Notifications’.
4. Under the ‘Default’ notification sound, click on the dropdown and select ‘Other…’.
5. This will open up your computer’s sound files. Browse and select the sound file you want.
6. Click ‘Open’.

The selected sound will now play for any new Facebook notifications. You can repeat these steps for other websites as well. The next time you get an alert from Facebook, you’ll hear your custom sound.

Important notes

• The sound must be in a supported audio format like MP3 or WAV.
• The sound should be short, ideally less than 5 seconds.
• Make sure system sounds on your computer are enabled for the notification to be audible.

How to change the Facebook notification sound in Firefox

Similar to Chrome, you can configure a custom notification sound for Facebook in Firefox too:

1. Go to Facebook in Firefox.
2. Click the lock icon in the address bar and select ‘Permissions’.
3. Scroll down to ‘Notifications’ and click ‘Settings’.
4. Under ‘Sound’, click on ‘Choose File’ next to the default sound.
5. Pick the sound file from your computer that you want to use.
6. Click ‘Open’.

The chosen sound will now play when you receive Facebook notifications going forward. Follow these steps to set custom notification sounds for other websites and apps as well.

Tips

• The sound file must be accessible on your computer for Firefox to play it.
• Shorter sounds work best so they don’t get cut off by subsequent notifications.
• Adjust Firefox notification settings if sounds are muted.

How to change the Facebook notification sound on mobile

The process is a little different on mobile devices as browsers don’t handle notifications. You’ll need to change the sound in the Facebook app.

On iPhone

1. Open the Facebook app and go to your Profile.
2. Tap on the menu icon and choose ‘Settings & Privacy’.
3. Go to ‘Notifications’.
4. Select ‘Sounds’.
5. Tap on the default sound under ‘Facebook Notifications’.
6. Browse and pick a sound from your iPhone library.

The sound you selected will now be used for Facebook push notifications.

On Android

1. In the Facebook app, tap the menu icon and go to ‘Settings & privacy’.
2. Tap ‘Notifications’.
3. Tap the default sound listed under ‘Facebook Notifications’.
4. Select a sound from your Android’s sound library.

Your chosen sound will replace the default for Facebook notifications. Follow the same steps in other apps to change notification sounds.

How to set a song as your notification sound

You can set a song from your music library as your custom notification sound, rather than a short system sound. Here’s how:

On iPhone

1. Open the ‘GarageBand’ app and select ‘New Project’.
2. Tap ‘+” to add an audio file and choose the song you want.
3. Drag the song into the timeline and crop to 30 seconds or less.
4. Tap the Share icon and choose ‘Ringtone’.
5. Select ‘My Ringtones’ and tap ‘Export’.
6. Go to iPhone Settings > Sounds to find and select this ringtone.
7. Use it for the Facebook notification sound.

On Android

1. Use an audio editing or music app to crop the song to 30 secs or less.
2. Change the file type from .mp3 to .m4r which Android recognizes as a ringtone.
3. Go to Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone and select the .m4r file.
4. Use this ringtone in the Facebook app notifications.

Trimming long songs and using them makes your notifications really stand out!

How to add custom notification sounds

If you want more variety beyond system notification sounds, you can add custom audio files.

On Windows

1. Right click the .mp3 or .wav file and select ‘Properties’.
2. Under summary, change Type to ‘Notification sound’.
3. Save the changes and close Properties.
4. This sound can now be selected for app notifications.

On Mac

1. Add the sound file to ~/Library/Sounds folder.
2. Go to System Preferences > Sound and click ‘Sound Effects’.
3. Drag and drop the sound into the list.
4. Select this new sound for your notifications.

Adding custom sound expands your options for notification alerts. Try using unique sounds that grab your attention or fit a theme.

Best practices for notification sounds

Here are some tips for choosing and using custom notification sounds:

• Pick distinctive sounds that stand out from system sounds.
• Use very short sounds less than 2-3 seconds.
• Avoid noisy or annoying sounds that could irritate you.
• Add some variety by using different sounds for different apps.
• Change sounds periodically if you get tired of them.
• Make sure system volume and app volumes are high enough to hear the sounds.
• Use songs sparingly as notification sounds.

Notification sounds should be pleasant, crisp and catch your attention. Change them up now and then to keep things fresh.

Troubleshooting Facebook notification sounds

If you are unable to hear new notification sounds on Facebook, try these troubleshooting tips:

• Check system volume and Facebook app volumes are turned up.
• Test speaker or headphone connections to ensure they work.
• Disable ‘Do Not Disturb’ or mute mode if they are silencing notifications.
• On iOS, ensure notification sounds are not disabled in Settings.
• On Android, make sure ‘Do Not Disturb’ exceptions allow Facebook.
• Check if Facebook notifications are paused in the app’s Settings.
• Toggle notification sounds off and on again in the Facebook app.
• Force close and relaunch the Facebook app if notifications stop working.

If the issue persists, contact Facebook support for further help on troubleshooting notification sounds.

Conclusion

Customizing your Facebook notification sound is easy and adds more personality to your browsing experience. Follow the instructions to change sounds in your browser or mobile app. Use distinctive tones that stand out so you never miss important Facebook notifications. Mix it up once in a while to keep it fresh. With the right sound, Facebook alerts become more fun and noticeable.