Dear Google Voice

Honest answer:
There are many ways you can go, but for people like myself who have a bit of Android understanding - this is the truth, and you may take my advice or leave it; but...

Avoid Google Voice, Google Mini, and Google Home. My honest opinion. However, you can use the stock GV ringtone, and change your phone's 'stock' ringtones to reflect family, friends, work, etc.

I have a Google Mini. I'd be happy to ship it to you for the shipping amount. I encourage you to read about the history of Google Home.

It ain't pretty.

It angered me to see my Smart TV displaying film suggestions that I'd only talk about with my roommate.

Restrict profile. Use the cable to use the same apps, etc. No more assistant. Please.

You're a traveling nurse. In the current COVID-19 life we're all a part of, you're a hero. Keep the GV ringtone the same, but use different notification/ringtones to get the desired effect you're seeking.

KISS - (keep it simple & stupid)

Protect yourself online, and that means getting inventive. Tor is an option. I know we're in a world of uncertainty right now, so my advice re GV ringtone still applies.

Thank you for what you do.

LW

 

You can assign a ringtone to GV, it has to be a contact. If you have it set to show as a GV call it'll use the ringtone. This, of course, doesn't help at all since you won't be able to see who is really calling - just that they dialed your GV number.
I'm guessing it's hard to make the phone recognize it's GV and then go to contracts again to match it up, it's one or the other I'd think.
I love GV but that is something that does bug me...