Google Contacts users can now set custom ringtones to individual contacts: Heres how

Google has updated the Contacts app on Android. The latest update brings a useful feature for ringtone lovers. Google has added a “contact ringtones” tab within the app that lets you set custom ringtones to individual contacts. This feature useful for those who want to set personalized ringtones for specific contacts such as friends or family members. Let’s see how you can access the feature and add your first contact to the contact ringtones tab. Also Read: Google One Cloud Gets Diwali Discounts: Plans Start At Just Rs 11 For Three Months

Google Contacts gets custom ringtone support

Google Contact’s contact ringtones feature was first spotted by Android journalist Mishaal Rahman. He shared a screenshot of how the feature looks. As per him, the new feature comes on the latest version of the Google Contacts app – V4.27.26. Also Read: High-Risk Alert Issued For Google Chrome Users: Update Your Browser Now

Google Contacts is rolling out a new "contact ringtones" page that lets you "add a custom ringtone to individual contacts to help you recognize who's calling." Also Read: Gemini Nano Banana AI Image Editor Rolls Out To Google Search And NotebookLM: Here’s What’s New

Some users are starting to see this on the latest version (4.27.26), but I don't have it, so it's likely a server-side… pic.twitter.com/q3mNPmhIte

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 20, 2024

The contact ringtones tab is hidden in the Fix & manage menu on the app. The tab lets you stack several contacts in one place and set custom ringtones for them. You can set unique ringtones for each contact.

As per Google, the feature will ‘help you recognize who’s calling’. With this feature, you can set different ringtones for your family members and friends, while keeping a unique ringtone for office colleagues or workmates. It’s unclear how many contacts you can add to the contact ringtones list, but we expect you can add several of them.

Let’s see how you can set personalized ringtones to individual contacts.

How to custom ringtone to individual contacts on Google Contacts

As said above, the feature is available in Google Contacts version 4.27.26. That said, check if you have already updated the Contacts app on your phone to that version. If not, update the app via Play Store. Once down, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open the Google Contacts app.

Step 2: Tap on the Fix & manage menu at the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Scroll towards the bottom and look for the Contact ringtones tab. You should be able to see the tab just below the Family Group tab and above the Blocked Numbers tab.

Step 4: Click on the Contact ringtones tab.

Step 5: Tap on Add contact ringtone.

Step 6: Select the contact to which you want to set a custom ringtone.

Step 7: After selecting the contact, you can now select a ringtone from Google’s list of ringtones. Tap the music folder and select the choice of your ringtone.

Step 8: Lastly, tap on SAVE. You add more such contacts to this list to identify the exact caller just by listening to the ringtone.