2 Android Apps to Automatically Adjust Ringtone Volume

Few things are more irritating than a loud phone ringtone interrupting silence or serious situations. The solution is to put your phone on silent, but it’s easy to forget. In the past, we discussed Android apps that allow you to pre-schedule different ringing profiles based on time and location. Today, we’ll go a step further.

We’ll talk about two Android apps that automatically detect noise levels and adjust the phone ringtone volume accordingly. Sounds cool, right? Let’s dive in.

Intelligent Ringer analyzes ambient noise using the phone’s microphone and adjusts incoming call volume accordingly. The volume has 7 levels, with 1 being the lowest. After installation, the app performs a compatibility check. If successful, you can enable or disable the app using the Start and Stop buttons.

In the settings menu, you can configure advanced options like the “Pocket factor” that detects if your device is in your pocket and adjusts the ringtone volume accordingly. However, this can be misleading if you’re in a meeting and have placed your phone face down on the table. Additionally, this feature uses the phone’s proximity sensor constantly, which puts a heavy load on the battery.

Note: The app will be disabled when silent or vibration mode is manually activated on your phone.

That’s everything the app can do. It lacks essential features like extending volume control to notification sounds and setting timely silent mode. However, since the app is free to use and new, there isn’t much to complain about. If you want to overcome Intelligent Ringer’s limitations and are willing to spend some money, the next app is a great alternative.

IntelliRing inherits the basic properties of Intelligent Ringer and more. It can detect if your phone is in your pocket or on a table and switch between loud ringtones and single beeps. The app also manages notification sounds and can mute the phone for a set period.

You can try the fully functional 30-day trial app on your device before purchasing. The premium version is available for just $1.99.

Conclusion

Using your smartphone’s sensors to enhance its intelligence can result in some battery drain. If you experience significant issues, consider disabling the proximity sensor feature in these apps that determine if your phone is in your pocket. This should provide some relief. For any further inquiries, please leave a comment.