How do I change my Google Chat notification?

Google Chat is a communication platform that allows users to chat and collaborate in real-time. It is integrated into Gmail and G Suite, allowing easy access to messaging right from your inbox. Google Chat offers several notification options to help users stay up-to-date on conversations across devices.

Notifications in Google Chat can be customized to suit individual preferences. Users can fine-tune notification triggers, sounds, pop-ups, and mobile alerts. Understanding how to modify these settings enables users to get notifications that are relevant without becoming disruptive.

This guide will provide an overview of notification options in Google Chat and walk through how to change sound, pop-up, and mobile notification settings for the best communication experience.

Accessing Notification Settings

Google Chat allows you to customize your notifications to control when and how you’re alerted to new messages. To access the notification settings, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Chat app on your computer or mobile device.
2. Click on your profile icon or initial in the top right corner.
3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
4. In the left sidebar, click on “Notifications.”

This will open the Notifications page where you can configure your notification preferences for Google Chat.

Notification toggles

Google Chat allows you to customize notifications for new messages, mentions, and replies. You can turn these notifications on or off to control when you receive alerts.

To access the notification toggles, open the Google Chat mobile app and tap your profile icon in the top right. Select “Settings” and then “Notifications”.

Here you’ll find toggles for:

• New messages – Receive a notification when someone sends you a new chat message.
• Mentions – Get notified when someone @mentions you in a group chat.
• Replies – Get notified when someone replies directly to a message you sent.

You can turn each of these notification types on or off as desired. Having them on means you’ll get a visual/sound alert when that event occurs in Chat. Turning them off mutes those specific notifications.

So if you only want to be notified for @mentions, you can disable new messages and replies. This gives you control over what notifications you see from Google Chat on your mobile device.

Sound settings

You can customize the notification sound used for Google Chat alerts. This allows you to set a unique sound that stands out when you receive a new message.

On desktop, open Gmail and click on the Chat icon in the left sidebar. Click on the Settings icon in the bottom left corner and select “Notifications.” Here you can choose from the available notification sounds or upload your own custom .wav file (as per Google’s desktop instructions).

On Android devices, open the Google Chat app, go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings. Tap on the notification type you want to change the sound for, such as “Messages” or “Invites.” Choose a sound or select “Add” to upload your own (as per Google’s mobile instructions).

The sound will now be customized for your incoming Chat alerts. You can set different sounds for different notification types. Just keep in mind, custom sounds may not carry over if you switch devices.

Pop-up settings

Google Chat uses pop-up notifications to alert you to new messages when the application is minimized or running in the background. These notifications appear briefly on your screen, even when Chat is not the active window.

You can enable or disable pop-up notifications within the Google Chat app. On a computer, click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select “Settings.” Go to the “Notifications” tab and check or uncheck the box next to “Pop out notifications” to turn pop-ups on or off.

On Android devices, open the Google Chat app and tap your profile icon. Go to “Settings” and then “Notifications.” Toggle the switch next to “Pop on screen” to enable or disable pop-up notifications.

You can also manage pop-up notifications on a per-conversation basis. Hover over a conversation and click the three-dot menu icon. Select “Notifications” and toggle “Pop out notifications” on or off for that specific chat.

Turning off pop-up notifications means you will need to open the Chat window to see new messages. However, this can reduce distractions from constant notifications popping up on your screen. Adjust the settings based on your preferences.

Mobile Notifications

Mobile notifications allow you to stay on top of new messages and mentions when using Google Chat on your Android or iOS device. You can customize your mobile notifications to control when and how you’re alerted to new Chat activity.

On Android devices, open the Google Chat app and tap your profile icon in the top right. Go to Settings > Notifications to toggle notifications on or off for different types of Chat alerts. You can enable or disable notifications for new messages, mentions, spaces updates, and more.

On iPhones and iPads, open the Google Chat app and tap your profile picture. Go to Notifications to customize your alerts for messages, mentions, spaces, and other activity. Toggle notifications on or off for each type of alert.

You can also go to your device’s main Settings or Notification settings to manage notifications for the Google Chat app specifically. Here you can enable or disable Chat notifications entirely.

Using these settings, you can control when and how Google Chat alerts you to new activity on your mobile device. Disable certain notifications to reduce distractions or enable alerts to stay up-to-date while on the go.

Do Not Disturb

Google Chat’s Do Not Disturb feature allows you to temporarily mute incoming notifications when you need to focus or step away from conversations. This can be useful during meetings, while working on projects, or when you don’t want to be interrupted outside of work hours.

To activate Do Not Disturb in Google Chat on desktop:

• Open Google Chat or Gmail
• Click the down arrow next to your status indicator in the top right
• Select “Do not disturb” from the dropdown menu

Your status will change to a moon icon, indicating your notifications are muted. People messaging you will see that you have “Do not disturb” enabled.

On mobile, open Google Chat and tap your profile icon. Select “Turn on Do Not Disturb” to mute notifications. You can choose a duration for how long you want it enabled.

Do Not Disturb schedules can also be set up from Google Chat settings to automatically mute notifications during certain times, like outside of work hours. This allows you to disconnect without having to constantly remember to toggle your status ^[1].

Status settings

You can customize when you receive notifications in Google Chat based on your status. Google Chat has several preset statuses you can choose from, like Available, Busy, and Do Not Disturb. You can set your status manually or have it change automatically based on your calendar events and activity.

To set your status in the Chat app or Gmail on desktop, click your profile picture in the top right and select your desired status from the dropdown menu. On Android, tap the Menu button in the top left, then tap your current status and select a new one. On iOS, tap your profile picture in the top left, then choose your status.

To enable automatic status changes based on calendar events, open your Chat settings and toggle on “Set status to Busy when in meetings”. This will automatically switch you to Busy during any Calendar events. You can also enable “Set status to Away when inactive” to have your status change to Away after 5 minutes of inactivity.

The Do Not Disturb status will mute all notifications, while Available will enable notifications anytime. Customize when you receive notifications by setting a status that fits your current situation.

Learn more about status settings in Google Chat: Change your availability status in Google Chat – Computer

Troubleshooting

If you are still not receiving Google Chat notifications after adjusting your settings, here are some troubleshooting steps to try:

On Android devices, check that notifications are enabled for the Google Chat app in your system settings. Open Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Google Chat > Notifications. Make sure “Allow notifications” is enabled. You can also try toggling notifications off and back on again (source).

On iPhones, confirm notifications are allowed in Settings > Notifications > Google Chat. Toggle notifications off and on again. Also check that Do Not Disturb is not blocking notifications (source).

On desktop, check that notifications are enabled in Google Chat settings. Relaunching the browser or app can also resolve notification issues (source).

If notifications still do not work, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Google Chat app. Signing out and back in to your Google account associated with Chat can also help reset notification behaviors.

As a last resort, check for any Google Chat updates and install the latest version if available. You can also contact Google support for additional troubleshooting.

Conclusion

In summary, customizing Google Chat notifications allows you to control when and how you receive alerts based on your preferences. The notification settings in Google Chat provide granular control over sounds, pop-ups, statuses, and do not disturb. Taking the time to adjust these settings to your needs can help reduce distractions and enable more focused work.

A few final tips:

• Turn off non-essential notifications if you find them distracting.
• Set do not disturb schedules for times you want uninterrupted focus.
• Customize notification sounds and pop-ups so important messages stand out.
• Review notification settings periodically as your needs change.

With some experimentation, you can customize Google Chat notifications to optimize your productivity and focus. The settings provide flexibility to control when and how you get alerted based on your unique preferences.