How to Silence or Play a Sound Notification for each app in Windows 11
Sound notifications for individual apps in Windows 11 let you choose which programs make noise and which stay quiet. You can turn off loud pings from social media apps while keeping the chime for important emails turned on.
Stopping constant app sounds takes just a few quick steps in the Windows 11 settings menu. Controlling app alerts helps you stay focused and cuts out annoying background noise.
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
Press the Win and I on your keyboard at the same time to launch the main configuration panel.
- 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
Navigating the central panel requires heading into the alert management section.
- 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
Locating the target program involves scrolling down to the ‘Notifications from apps and other senders’ section. Selecting the specific application name reveals individual preference controls.
- 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
Individual app settings control audio alerts on a case-by-case basis. Finding the ‘Play a sound’ toggle and switching it to the ‘Off’ position prevents that specific program from making noise during an alert.
- 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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