How to Configure Phone Link Notification Banners

This guide explains how to manage Phone link apps notification banners on your Windows 11 computer. Windows lets you use the Phone Link app to link an Android phone to Windows and move files between your phone and your PC.

Why do this? Connecting your phone to your computer allows you to see text messages and alerts directly on your desktop. What happens when you do this? You can reply to messages or snooze alarms on your PC, and those changes will automatically sync to your Android phone.

How to enable or disable notification banners

To see notifications, you must ensure your system settings are configured correctly.

1. Click the Start button and open Settings.
2. Go to System and then Notifications.
3. Make sure the main Notifications toggle is set to On.
4. Scroll down to the list of apps. Find Phone Link and toggle it to On.

Next, you need to adjust the settings inside the Phone Link app itself:

1. Open the Phone Link app on your computer.
2. Click the Settings (gear icon).
3. Select Features.

Under the Notifications section, use the toggle to turn Show notification banners to On or Off depending on your preference.

Summary

By linking your Android phone to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app, you can view and manage phone alerts on your computer. You can control these alerts through your Windows System settings and the internal Features menu of the Phone Link app. This allows you to stay productive without constantly checking your phone.

Note: Some system-wide notification settings may require admin privileges to modify if you are on a managed work or school computer.

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