Samsung Galaxy: Stop Your Ringtone Playing on Bluetooth

Quick summary: Someone on Reddit asked how to stop scam calls ringing through their Bluetooth device right as they fall asleep. On a Samsung Galaxy, the fix is a setting called Ringtone sync.

Step by step

1. Swipe down and open Settings.
2. Go to Connections > Bluetooth.
3. Tap the three dots at the top right and choose Advanced settings.
4. Find Ringtone sync (“Use your phone’s ringtone when you get calls on connected Bluetooth devices”) and turn it off.
5. Tap OK. Bluetooth turns off and back on, and your devices reconnect.

Now calls still ring on the phone (unless your ringer is off), but the ringtone won’t play in your earbuds, headphones or speaker. Turn Ringtone sync back on whenever you want calls ringing on Bluetooth again. You could probably automate it with Modes and Routines, too.

Even easier: Do not disturb

If you just want quiet while you sleep, turn on Do not disturb at bedtime and turn it off when you wake up.

My picks

• Galaxy Buds 4 Pro from Samsung
• Mint Mobile: $15 unlimited data, talk and text