While the default notification sound alert in Windows 11 is quite pleasant, after a while you may get tired of it. Thankfully, in a few simple steps, Windows 11 allows you to change or disable the default notification sound.
Changing notification sounds is one of many ways to personalize your Windows 11 experience. This guide will help you change and disable notification sounds on Windows 11.
How to change the default notification sound in Windows 11
If you plan to listen to the notification sound all day, you can also change it to something you like. The Settings app provides access to all sound settings on Windows 11. Here’s how you can use it to change the default notification sound.
Step 1: Click the Start button on the Taskbar and click the Settings icon (gear image) to launch the application.
Step 2: In the System tab, click Sound.
Step 3: In the Advanced section, click More Sound Settings.
Step 4: Go to the Audio tab. In the Program Events section, scroll down to select Announcements from the list.
Step 5: Next, select another sound in the drop-down menu under Sound. You can use the Test button to play the sound if you want.
Step 6: Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
How to Add Custom Notification Sound in Windows 11
While Windows 11 gives you a variety of notification sounds to choose from, you can always download and use custom notification sounds from the internet.
There are many websites like SoundBible or Freesound where you can download notification sounds for free. It’s important to note that the audio file you download must be in WAV format.
Once you have a sound file, here’s how to set it as the default notification sound in Windows 11.
Step 1: Copy the downloaded audio file and paste it into the Windows folder where all system sounds are stored.
C:\Windows\Media
Step 2: You will see the ‘Destination folder access denied’ dialog when trying to paste the audio file. Click Continue to continue.
Step 3: Select Yes when the User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears.
Step 4: Next, right-click the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Sound settings.
Step 5: Click More Sound Settings.
Step 6: In the Sound tab, select Notifications. Then use the drop-down menu to select your custom audio file.
Step 7: Click Apply, then OK.
Although Windows 11 allows you to customize the default notification sound, it does not allow you to set different notification sounds for different applications.
How to turn off notification sounds for each application in Windows 11
You can also turn off notification sounds for unimportant apps to avoid distractions. To disable notification sounds for a specific application on Windows, follow these steps.
Step 1: Right-click on the Start icon and select Settings from the list.
Step 2: In the System tab, click Notifications.
Step 3: Under “Notifications from other apps and senders” you’ll see a list of apps. Click the app for which you want to turn off the notification sound.
Step 4: Turn off the ‘Play sound on notification’ option. You can also prevent the app from showing notification banners from this menu.
You can repeat the above steps to turn off notification sounds for other apps.
How to turn off all notification sounds in Windows 11
If you find it tedious to turn off notification sounds for specific applications, you also have the option to mute all notifications on Windows. This is useful if you don’t want to be bothered by constant notification sounds.
Follow these steps to disable notification sounds in Windows 11.
Step 1: Press Windows key + I to launch the Settings app.
Step 2: In the System tab, click Notifications.
Step 3: Click the drop-down arrow next to Notifications to display the options.
Step 4: Uncheck the box next to ‘Allow notifications to play sound’.
While you will continue to receive notifications as usual in the background, you will not be disturbed by any sounds.
Personalize your notification experience
Notifications are an integral part of any operating system. However, not all of them are equally important. Turning off notification sounds in Windows 11 will make unwanted notifications less annoying. Also, you can change the default notification sound if you don’t want to hear the same tune over and over again.
If you’re overwhelmed by the constant stream of notifications from apps, check out our guide on how to manage notifications in Windows 11.
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