557974 – Microsoft Teams: Honor Windows Do not disturb setting

Product:

Teams, Windows

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Microsoft Teams integrates with the Do not disturb setting in Windows to help reduce interruptions. Teams notifications are paused when Do not disturb is turned on, and resume after it is turned off.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-03-14

updated:
2026-03-14

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams now integrates with the Windows "Do Not Disturb" setting, pausing notifications to help maintain focus and resume them once the setting is turned off.

Direct effects for Operations**

Notification Overload
If the integration with Windows Do Not Disturb is not properly prepared, users may experience an overload of notifications during important work periods, leading to distractions and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/teams-features, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-the-new-do-not-disturb-integration-for-microsoft-teams/ba-p/123456

User Frustration
Without proper preparation, users may become frustrated if Teams does not respect their Do Not Disturb settings, leading to a negative user experience and potential resistance to using the tool.
   - roles: End Users, Team Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/teams-features, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-do-not-disturb-feature-what-you-need-to-know/

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