How to Choose which Apps to get Notifications from in Phone Link app
This guide explains how to pick which apps send alerts from your Android phone to your 11 PC using the Phone Link app.
Why do this?
You might want to see alerts for important apps like text messages or email, but hide alerts for games or social media. Customizing your settings helps you focus on what matters and removes unwanted distractions.
What happens when done?
Your PC will only show notification banners or feed alerts for the specific apps you have enabled. This keeps your computer screen clean while keeping you connected to your most important apps.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your phone, you can see your mobile alerts on your desktop. After you provide permission on your Android device, your phone alerts will show up on your PC. Any alerts you clear on your PC will also disappear from your phone.
Steps to manage your notifications
- Open the Phone Link app on your PC.
- Click the Settings (gear) icon.
- Select Features in the middle menu.
- Click Notifications on the right to open the list.
- Click Choose which apps I get notifications from to see your app list.
- For each app, choose Notifications feed + banner, Notifications feed, or Disabled from the drop-down menu.
Note: You will only see apps here that have already sent a notification to your PC. If an app hasn’t sent an alert yet, it won’t appear in this list.
Summary
By following these steps, you gain full control over your Android notifications on Windows. You can easily toggle alerts on or off for any app, ensuring your PC stays organized and only shows the information you want to see.
References:
- Setting up notifications in the Phone Link – Microsoft Support
- View and manage mobile notifications on your PC – Microsoft Support
- Troubleshooting notifications in the Phone Link – Microsoft Support
How to choose which apps send notifications?
To choose which apps send notifications, open the Phone Link app on your PC and click the Settings gear icon. Navigate to the Features menu, select Notifications, and click 'Choose which apps I get notifications from.' From there, you can toggle the notification settings for each individual app on your list.
Why am I not getting notifications from Phone Link?
If you are not receiving notifications, ensure your Android device has granted the necessary permissions to the Phone Link app. Check that your PC and phone are correctly linked, and verify that notification settings are enabled within the Phone Link app's Features menu. Also, ensure your devices are connected to the internet.
How to only get notifications from certain apps?
You can filter your alerts by accessing the Notifications settings within the Phone Link app on your PC. By selecting 'Choose which apps I get notifications from,' you can manually toggle off alerts for distracting apps like games or social media while keeping essential apps like messaging and email enabled.
Can I use apps in Phone Link?
Yes, you can use mobile apps directly on your PC if you have a compatible Android device. The Phone Link app allows you to pin your favorite mobile apps to your taskbar or Start menu, enabling you to launch and interact with them on your desktop screen for a seamless experience.
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