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Teams Notification Sound Not Working – Fix

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Againly Tech Team
April 16, 2026

Teams Notification Sound Not Working – Fix

Missing important chats because Teams is silent? This is usually a "Focus Assist" conflict in Windows 11. Againly fixes this automatically by whitelisting Teams in your system-wide notification settings.

Why this happens

  • Focus Assist / Do Not Disturb: Windows has automatically entered "Gaming" or "Work" mode and silenced all app alerts.
  • In-App Secondary Ringer: Teams has its own ringer settings that are separate from your main chat alerts.
  • Notification Queue Freeze: The Windows Action Center has become unresponsive, preventing new sounds from firing.

Fix it manually

  1. Check System DND: Click the date/time in your taskbar and ensure "Do not disturb" is turned OFF.
  2. Teams Settings: Teams > Settings > Notifications > ensure "Appearance and sound" is toggled ON.
  3. Windows App Settings: Settings > System > Notifications > find Teams and ensure "Play a sound when a notification arrives" is checked.

Fix it automatically with Againly

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Teams Notification Sound Not Working – Fix | Againly