Where to find Life360 notification settings

Life360 notification sounds are controlled through your phone's settings, not through the Life360 app itself. The app sends notifications to your device, and your device decides how they sound. This means the steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone or Android phone.

On both types of phones, you'll go into your main Settings app first, then find the Life360 app listed there. From that location, you can change the sound, vibration pattern, and whether notifications appear on your lock screen. The Life360 app doesn't have its own notification sound menu — all the controls live in your phone's operating system.

Key Takeaways

  • Life360 notification sounds are controlled through your phone's Settings app, not within the Life360 app itself.
  • On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Life360 and tap Sound to choose a different notification tone.
  • On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Life360 > Notifications and select Sound to pick a new notification sound.
  • You can set different sounds for different types of Life360 alerts, such as location updates versus emergency notifications, depending on your phone's options.
  • If you don't see Life360 in your notifications settings, the app may not have permission to send notifications — check your app permissions first.

Changing notification sound on iPhone

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and scroll down until you see Notifications. Tap Notifications, then scroll through the list of apps until you find Life360. Tap Life360 to open its notification settings.

Once you're in the Life360 notification menu, look for the Sound option. Tap Sound and you'll see a list of available notification tones. These are the same sounds your phone uses for other alerts — options like Chime, Bells, Alarm, and others depending on your iPhone model. Select the sound you want, and it will apply immediately to Life360 notifications.

If you want to turn off the sound entirely, scroll to the top of the sound list and tap None. This silences Life360 notifications while still allowing them to appear on your screen or lock screen. You can also toggle on Vibration in the same menu if you want your phone to vibrate when Life360 sends an alert.

Changing notification sound on Android

On Android, open Settings and look for Apps or Application Manager — the exact name varies by phone manufacturer. Scroll down and find Life360 in the list. Tap Life360 to open the app's settings page.

Look for Notifications or App notifications on this page and tap it. You should see an option for Sound or Notification sound. Tap that option and you'll see a list of available sounds. Select the one you want Life360 to use. Some Android phones also let you choose a vibration pattern in the same menu.

If you don't see a Sound option, your phone may be using a channel-based notification system. In that case, look for Notification channels or Advanced settings within the Life360 app settings. Different types of Life360 alerts — like location updates versus emergency notifications — might have separate sound controls.

What to do if Life360 isn't in your notification settings

If you open your phone's notification settings and don't see Life360 listed, the app doesn't have permission to send notifications. This is a permission issue, not a sound issue. Go back to your main Settings app and find Permissions or App Permissions.

Look for Notifications in the permissions list and tap it. You should see Life360 listed there. If it shows as Off or Denied, tap Life360 and turn on the notification permission. Once you've done this, Life360 will appear in your notification settings menu and you can change its sound.

On some phones, you can also grant notification permission directly from the Life360 app. Open Life360, look for Settings within the app, and check whether there's an option to enable notifications. If the app prompts you to allow notifications, tap Allow, and then return to your phone's Settings to adjust the sound.

Testing your new notification sound

After you change the notification sound, you can test it without waiting for an actual Life360 alert. On iPhone, go back to the Life360 notification settings page and look for a Test Notification or Preview button near the top. Tap it and you'll hear the sound you selected.

On Android, the test option varies by phone. Some phones show a Test button in the notification settings for that app. If you don't see one, ask another family member to share their location with you in Life360, which will trigger a notification and let you hear the new sound in real time.

Troubleshooting: You changed the sound but still hear the old one

If you selected a new sound but Life360 still plays the old one, close the Life360 app completely and restart your phone. Sometimes notification settings don't take effect until the app is fully reloaded. After restarting, open Life360 again and trigger a test notification to confirm the new sound is working.

If the sound still hasn't changed, check whether you're in Do Not Disturb mode or Focus mode. On iPhone, Focus modes can override notification sounds. On Android, Do Not Disturb can silence notifications. Temporarily turn off these modes, test the notification again, and then adjust your Focus or Do Not Disturb settings to allow Life360 sounds through if you want them to work all the time.

Another possibility is that Life360 has multiple notification channels on Android, and you changed the sound for the wrong channel. Go back into Life360's notification settings and look for Notification channels. You may need to change the sound for Location updates, Alerts, or other specific channels separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set different sounds for different types of Life360 alerts?

On Android, yes — if Life360 uses notification channels, you can set different sounds for location updates, emergency alerts, and other notification types. Each channel has its own sound setting. On iPhone, all Life360 notifications use the same sound, though you can silence them entirely and rely on vibration instead.

What if I want Life360 notifications but no sound?

On both iPhone and Android, set the notification sound to None. The notification will still appear on your screen and lock screen, and you can enable vibration so your phone alerts you silently. This is useful if you want to know about Life360 updates without disturbing others around you.

Does changing the notification sound affect other apps?

No. Each app has its own notification sound setting. Changing Life360's sound won't affect notifications from Messages, email, or any other app. Every app you install can have a completely different notification sound.

Why don't I see a Sound option in Life360's notification settings?

Your phone may not have granted Life360 permission to send notifications. Check your phone's app permissions and make sure notifications are turned on for Life360. After you enable the permission, the sound option should appear in the notification settings.

Can I use a custom sound I downloaded from the internet?

On iPhone, custom sounds must be added through iTunes or the Files app before they appear in the notification sound list. On Android, it depends on your phone — some allow custom sounds in the notification settings, while others only offer the built-in system sounds. Check your phone's notification settings to see what options are available.