How to Set Custom Caller Tune in Airtel Step by Step

Setting Your Vibe: How to Set a Custom Caller Tune in Airtel

Tired of the standard, monotonous ringing sound that callers hear when they dial your number? Adding a custom caller tune—known as Hellotunes in Airtel—is one of the easiest ways to inject a bit of personality into your phone line. Whether you want callers to groove to the latest chartbuster, feel inspired by a soulful track, or laugh at a funny dialogue, setting up a custom tune takes only a minute.

Method 1: Using the Airtel Thanks App (Recommended & Free Tier)

With Airtel shifting its primary hub for caller tunes directly into the Airtel Thanks App, managing your audio vibe has never been smoother.

1. Download & Log In: Open the Airtel Thanks App on your Android or iOS device (download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store if you haven’t already). Log in using your Airtel mobile number via OTP.
2. Navigate to Hellotunes: Scroll down on the home screen until you find the “All Airtel Services” section, then tap on the Hellotunes icon. (Alternatively, you can tap the menu icon in the top corner to locate it).
3. Explore and Search: Browse through the massive multi-lingual library spanning Bollywood, regional hits, international tracks, and devotional numbers. Use the search bar to look up your favorite song or artist.
4. Preview and Set: Tap on your desired track to listen to a short preview clip. Once you find the exact snippet you like, tap “Set as Hellotune”.

Is it free? Yes! Airtel offers 1 free Hellotune every 30 days for users on active prepaid or postpaid plans. You can change your tune once a month at zero extra cost. If you love swapping your tunes frequently, nominal monthly unlimited packs are available in the app.

Method 2: Setting a Tune for Specific Contacts

Want to play a special song exclusively for your best friend, your partner, or your family members? Airtel allows you to customize tunes for individual numbers.

• Head over to the Hellotunes section inside the Airtel Thanks App.
• Select the song you wish to assign.
• Look for the option to set it for Specific Contacts rather than all callers.
• Choose the specific contact(s) from your phone book and confirm.

How to Remove or Manage Your Caller Tune

If you ever want to revert back to the default “tring-tring” ringing tone, managing or turning off your active Hellotune is straightforward:

1. Open the Airtel Thanks App and go back to the Hellotunes section under All Airtel Services.
2. Tap on Manage to view your currently active tune.
3. Click on your active tune card and select “Remove current Hellotune”. Your service will instantly switch back to normal.

Troubleshooting Quick Tips

• Activation Delay: It usually takes anywhere from 60 seconds to a couple of minutes for a new tune to sync across the network. If callers still hear the old tune, try toggling Airplane mode on and off.
• Plan Eligibility: Ensure your mobile number has an active mainstream validity pack, as extremely low-value or expired data vouchers may not support value-added features like Hellotunes.

Pick a track that matches your current mood, update your profile, and let every incoming call start with your favorite soundtrack!