The notification sound experience on is currently a point of frustration for many users due to limited direct customization options within the app itself. While you can manage what triggers a notification, changing the sound often requires navigating your device's system settings rather than the Threads app. The User Experience: Customization Limits
Users often express a mix of frustration and helpful workarounds in online forums: Instagram Threads | Notification sound
iPhone users face more hurdles. As of recent updates (iOS 18.3), there is often no way to change notification sounds for individual third-party apps like Threads unless the app developer includes a specific setting, which Meta has not yet provided. The notification sound experience on is currently a