![]() Other ringtones require some more… creative solutions. In some cases, like the Oktoberfest ringtone, I can use traditional instruments. For example, in our Thanksgiving ringtone, you’ll hear the traditional “ding dong” followed by a turkey gobble. Or, if there aren’t many musical options for the occasion, we’ll create a version of the “ding-dong” sound with a sound effect. We either base it off a short musical riff, like “Jingle Bells” for Christmas. We can also only use musical pieces that are either original compositions or in the public domain (meaning, they were composed before 1926).įrom there, we typically design ringtones in one of two ways. And to be universally accessible and understandable, they can’t have any speech or lyrics. First off, ringtones need to be pretty short - our rule is no more than 10 seconds - so your visitors don’t get impatient waiting at the door. To do that, there are a few factors we need to consider. Our goal is always to create themes that are inclusive, meaningful and entertaining to people around the world. Hit the right noteĪ lot of teams work together to decide new doorbell ringtone themes for the year. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes to show you exactly how I do it - from researching different sounds to composing the final ringtone you download in your Google Home app. A new ringtone for Oktoberfest is up next, which will be available from September 5 to October 5.īut how exactly do you create a doorbell ringtone? As an audio designer on the Google Nest team, it’s my job to figure that out. ![]() This year, we’re adding even more to our seasonal collection, with ringtones for Lunar New Year, Diwali and other global celebrations coming soon. ![]()
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