MC1269215 – Microsoft Teams: Honor Windows “Do not disturb” setting

Product:

Teams, Windows, Windows Virtual Desktop

Platform:

Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

557974

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams on Windows 11+ will offer an opt-in toggle to suppress Teams toast notifications when Windows "Do not disturb" is enabled, starting May 2026. This feature respects existing Windows DND settings, affects only Windows 11 or later, and requires no admin action.

Details:
[Introduction]
Microsoft Teams on Windows will now honor the Windows "Do not disturb" (DND) system setting on devices running Windows 11 or later. When this setting is enabled at the OS level, Teams toast notifications will be automatically suppressed to reduce interruptions and align with users' focus preferences. This feature is available as an opt-in client toggle, off by default.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557974.
[When this will happen]
Targeted Release: Rolling out in early May 2026 and expected to complete by late May 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in mid-May 2026 and expected to complete by late May 2026.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2026-04-03

updated:
2026-04-17

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Direct effects for Operations**

Notification Management
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience confusion regarding the absence of Teams notifications when Windows DND is enabled, leading to missed messages and important updates.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557974

User Experience
Users may not be aware of the new opt-in toggle for suppressing notifications, resulting in inconsistent notification experiences and potential frustration when they expect notifications during DND periods.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557974

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