Xev Bellringer Fre - [updated]
xset b on xset b 100 echo -e "\a" # Audible bell if terminal allows Use xset to adjust repeat rate:
xset r rate 500 30 # Delay 500ms, repeat every 30ms View current settings: xev bellringer fre
xset b off Enable with volume (0–100) and duration (ms): xset b on xset b 100 echo -e
Bell event: window 0x600001, requestor 0x600001, time 1234567 This confirms the application sent a bell request to the X server. Disable the bell entirely: duration 50ms Test using:
xset b 50 100 50 # volume 50%, pitch 100ms, duration 50ms Test using: