Custom notifications for contacts

Question

I'm looking to create a group of users on my phone that would have custom notification relative to my volume setting on my phone. This group of user's text message should cause my phone to vibrate when my phone is muted, vibrate when my phone is on vibrate, and ring when my phone volume is on.

Answer 1

Automation is the preferred option. Many apps are available. I prefer using MacroDroid , since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn. To understand how MacroDroid works and required settings, my answer here

Your macros would look like this

• Important SMS (name of macro )

Trigger: SMS Received → SMS from (select contacts) →SMS content (any)

Actions:

1. Vibrate → Select vibration option

   • Long press on above action and select Add Constraints → Ringer Volume → Vibrate or Silent

2. . Ringtone Configure → Select Ringtone option

   • Long press on above action and select Add Constraints → Ringer Volume → Volume on

Constraints: None

Note: Action 2 not tested, since I need incoming text for that and don't have a device for that