Most smartphones today include a feature that plays a sound when the phone is plugged into a charger. This sound confirms that the device is charging, providing assurance that your phone is connected correctly and receiving power. However, not everyone prefers this sound, especially if it’s too loud, occurs in a quiet setting, or happens late at night. Fortunately, most devices offer options to customize or disable this feature. Here’s a detailed guide on how to manage the charging sound setting for both Android and iOS devices.
For Android Devices
Android phones come with varying options depending on the manufacturer, model, and operating system version. Here’s how you can access and adjust the charging sound settings on most Android devices:
- Disable Charging Sound:
- Step 1: Go to the Settings app.
- Step 2: Navigate to Sounds and Vibration or Sound (the exact name might differ).
- Step 3: Look for an option like Charging Sounds or Charging Vibration.
- Step 4: Toggle off the sound if you wish to disable it.
- Customize Charging Sound (If Supported):
- Some Android devices allow you to set custom sounds for different notifications, including charging.
- Step 1: Open the Settings app.
- Step 2: Go to Notifications > Advanced or Sound settings.
- Step 3: Select Charging Sound and pick from the available sounds or choose a custom audio file from your device.
- Using Third-Party Apps:
- For more customization, you can download apps like Tasker or Automate to set up custom charging sounds or actions when your phone is plugged in.
For iOS Devices (iPhone)
On iPhones, the charging sound is enabled by default, and unlike Android, iOS doesn’t provide a straightforward setting to disable it directly. However, there are still ways to manage it:
- Disable Charging Sound via Silent Mode:
- Step 1: Use the Silent Mode switch on the side of your iPhone.
- Step 2: Toggle the switch to mute all sounds, including the charging sound. This is useful if you don’t want to hear the sound during certain times, like while sleeping.
- Using Shortcuts App for Customization:
- If you want a custom charging sound, you can use the Shortcuts app to set up an automation:
- Step 1: Open the Shortcuts app.
- Step 2: Go to Automation > Create Personal Automation.
- Step 3: Select Charger as the trigger.
- Step 4: Tap Next and then Add Action > Play Sound or choose a custom sound.
- Step 5: Save the automation. This will play your chosen sound whenever you connect the charger.
- Using Do Not Disturb Mode:
- Enable Do Not Disturb to mute all notifications, including the charging sound:
- Step 1: Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access Control Center.
- Step 2: Tap the Moon icon to enable Do Not Disturb.
Conclusion
Whether you want to disable or customize the charging sound on your phone, both Android and iOS offer multiple ways to adjust these settings to your preference. While Android provides more flexibility with built-in and third-party app support, iOS relies on creative uses of automation tools to achieve similar results.