watchOS 11 added the ability to change your Apple Watch’s ringtone, which also lets you set different tones for different types of notifications. While I usually leave my Apple Watch on silent, this feature offers a viable alternative. I sometimes find haptic notifications a little jarring since they use the same intensity for all apps, and I now find it much less intrusive to set less jarring ringtones for less important apps.

This helps me more quickly determine whether a notification needs my immediate attention or not. For example, if I hear a calendar notification, I know to check my watch right away, but with most other notifications, I can finish what I was doing before checking it. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider changing your Apple Watch ringtones in watchOS 11.

Select one of the options above to set an alert sound specifically for this app. This means you can set a different tone for text messages, emails, calendar alerts, and reminders. The last option on the list, Default Alerts, lets you set a tone for all other apps. Ideally, I'd like to have a custom alert for each of my apps, but that's not possible right now. There's also no way to set different tones for different contacts at the moment. You can choose one of the following alert tones:

Choose "None" if you don't want any sounds for a specific type of notification. Now that you've set up new ringtones, here's how to extend your Apple Watch battery life.