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How to Turn Off Notifications on Google Pixel

Silence noisy apps while keeping important alerts active.

Last verified: February 21, 2026

Android notification management offers more granularity than most users realise — in addition to the master app-level toggle, many apps expose individual notification channels that can be independently silenced, given different sounds, or set to different priorities. Accessing these channels requires going into Settings > Apps > [App] > Notifications, where each channel (like "New messages" vs "Marketing") appears separately. Do Not Disturb in Android is schedule-aware and supports exception lists for contacts and apps you always want to hear from, making it suitable as a permanent overnight setting rather than something you toggle manually.

Quick Steps

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  1. 1Go to Settings > Notifications > App Notifications. Toggle off notifications for individual apps or enable Do Not Disturb.
  2. 2Enable Focus Mode or Do Not Disturb on a schedule for automatic quiet periods during work or sleep hours.
  3. 3Keep notifications active for Phone, Messages, and Security apps — these are critical alerts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn off all notifications on Google Pixel?
Open Quick Settings and tap Do Not Disturb for immediate silence. For per-app control, go to Settings > Notifications > App Notifications.
How do I stop notification sounds on Google Pixel without disabling alerts?
Go to Settings > Notifications > tap the app > toggle off Sound. The notification still appears visually.
Can I schedule quiet hours on Google Pixel?
Yes. Go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb > Schedules to add time-based quiet periods.
Why are notifications still appearing after I turned them off on Google Pixel?
Some apps have their own in-app notification system that bypasses the OS notification permission. Check the app's own Settings > Notifications section. Also check whether the app has a separate background refresh setting that is serving pop-ups without going through standard OS channels.

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