Top 10 Tips to Fix Microsoft Teams Notifications Not Working in Windows 11

Instant push notifications are crucial in real-time team communication software like Microsoft Teams. However, if you're experiencing issues with Teams notifications not working in Windows 11, you might miss out on important details, upcoming meetings, or other critical messages. Before jumping to the conclusion of reinstalling Teams, try the following tips to fix the issue and ensure you never miss a notification again.

1. Check Teams Notification Settings

Before making any changes to the Teams app, it's essential to check the notification settings for Microsoft Teams in Windows 11. Here's how:

  1. Open the Windows 11 Settings menu (use Windows + I keys).
  2. Select System from the left sidebar and open the Notifications menu.
  3. Scroll down to Microsoft Teams and open it.
  4. Enable the notification toggle and banner, and make sure to turn on the permission to show Teams notifications in the notification center.

If Teams alerts are vital for your workflow, you can select Top to show notifications at the top of the action center.

2. Open Teams at Startup

If you open Microsoft Teams first thing in the morning, you can save time by launching the app on system startup. Here's how:

  1. Open the Windows Settings menu and select Apps from the left sidebar.
  2. Select Startup.
  3. Enable Teams to launch at startup.

3. Disable Focus Assist

Focus assist is Microsoft's version of Do Not Disturb (DND) on Windows 11. If you have Focus assist enabled, it might be preventing Teams notifications from appearing. You can turn off Focus assist or add Teams as an exception. Here's how:

  1. Launch the Windows 11 Settings menu and select Apps.
  2. Select Focus assist.
  3. Select the radio button beside Off to receive all notifications from your apps and contacts.
  4. You can also add Teams as an exception by selecting Priority only from the same menu and customizing the priority list to include Microsoft Teams.

4. Check Your Teams Status

In Microsoft Teams, you have the option to set your status as Away, Do Not Disturb, Busy, Be Right Back, Appear Away, or Appear Offline. When you set your status to Busy or Do Not Disturb, Teams will disable all notifications for your account. Make sure to set your status as Available in the app.

5. Customize Teams Notifications for a Channel

If you're facing notification issues with a specific channel in Teams, you might have accidentally turned off alerts for that channel. Here's how you can enable notifications for a particular channel in Teams:

  1. Open Teams on your PC.
  2. Select the down arrow beside a team and check all channels.
  3. Right-click on the troubling channel.
  4. Expand the Channel notifications menu and select All activity.

You can also select Custom to adjust notification preferences for the channel.

6. Logout and Login Again

If you're not receiving Teams notifications due to an account authentication error, logging out and logging back in can help resolve the issue. Here's how:

  1. Launch Microsoft Teams on Windows 11.
  2. Select the account picture in the top right corner.
  3. Click Sign out and confirm your decision.
  4. Sign in again with your Microsoft account details to start receiving push notifications as before.

7. Turn off Battery Saver

The default battery saver mode in Windows 11 limits some notifications and background activities to extend your laptop's battery life. However, this may prevent you from receiving real-time Teams notifications. To turn off battery saver mode:

  1. Open the Windows 11 Settings menu and go to System > Power & battery.
  2. Scroll to the Battery menu and expand Battery saver.
  3. Select the Turn off now button beside Battery saver.

8. Update Microsoft Teams

Microsoft regularly releases updates with new features and bug fixes for Teams. If you're running an older version of Teams, it's possible that notifications may not be working correctly. Make sure to check for updates and install any pending updates for Teams.

9. Use Teams Web

If you're still experiencing notification issues with Teams on Windows 11, try using Teams on the web instead of the native app. Open your preferred browser, visit Teams on the web, and grant notification permission when prompted.

10. Check Teams Server Status

Sometimes, the issue with Teams notifications not working may not be on your end. If Teams servers are facing an outage, you won't be able to send or receive messages or receive updates. You can visit Downdetector and search for Teams to confirm if there's an ongoing issue. In such cases, you'll need to wait for Microsoft to resolve the server problem.

By following these tips, you can ensure that you receive real-time Teams notifications on your Windows 11 computer. Don't let notification issues hinder your workflow and communication with your team.