How to Silence or Play a Sound Notification for each app in Windows 11
Notification sounds for specific apps in Windows 11 let you mute noisy programs while keeping alerts active for important tools like email. You can control these audio alerts on a per-app basis through the Windows Settings app to cut out annoying background noise and stay focused.
Go to Settings System Notifications, then find and click the app you want to adjust. Toggle the “Play a sound” switch to Off to silence its notifications. Ensure the switch is On if you want to hear alerts from that app.
Step 1Open Your Windows Settings
To change your windows 11 notification sound settings, you first need to open the main Settings app on your computer. Press the Win and the I key on your keyboard at the same time to open Settings instantly. You can also click the Start button on your taskbar and select the gear icon to open the menu manually.
- Click the Start button . It’s in the bottom-left corner, usually a Windows logo.
- Click the Settings gear icon. It appears in the Start menu . You can also press the
Windows key + Ikeys on your keyboard together. This is a quick way to open Settings .
Step 2Go to Notifications
Open the notification settings.
- Click on System. This is in the list on the left side.
- Click on Notifications. This is in the main area on the right. This is where you’ll manage all your notifications.
Step 3Find the App You Want to Change
To adjust a specific windows 11 notification sound, you must locate that program within your system notification preferences. Open the Notifications menu in your system settings, then scroll down the list of apps that recently sent alerts. Click on the name of the specific app you want to change to open its individual sound and banner options.
- Scroll down to Notifications from apps and other senders. You’ll see apps that recently sent alerts. If your app isn’t there, scroll down.
- Click on the app’s name. Find the app (like Mail, Calendar, or another program) and click it. This shows the settings just for that app.
Step 4Turn Off the Notification Sound
To mute a specific windows 11 notification sound, you need to turn off the audio toggle inside that app’s individual preference menu. Scroll down within the app’s settings page and find the option labeled Play a sound. Click the switch to turn it off so that specific program stops making noise when an alert pops up.
- Look for the option Play a sound. Inside the app’s settings, you’ll see switches. Find the one that says “Play a sound” or something similar.
- Toggle the switch. To stop sounds for this app’s notifications, click the switch next to “Play a sound” to turn it Off. If you want sounds, make sure it’s On.
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Summary
Silencing noisy apps takes a few clicks through the main menu, keeping notification fatigue under control.
Where to find Windows notification sounds?
Press Win + I to open Settings and head to System Sound. Click More Sound Settings, select the Sound tab, and choose Notification.
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