Since I have upgraded to macOS Monterey (and iOS 15.1) I no longer get a notification sound on the Mac when I receive a text message, the iPhone still has the sound. I've reviewed the Notifications settings and they're the same as I was using in Big Sur. The 3 options under Focus are turned off. I've included a screenshot of my settings.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.0
Hi, I had the same issue and am not sure if this would work for you.
There are the sound effect settings in the Sound panel - preferences>sound>sound effects
My sounds were coming through another specific device, so went in and changed it to - Selected sound output device -
See the below:
That seems to have fixed it for me, again could be a separate issue but I have never had to come onto the sound effects page before.
Only realised when doing notification tests with slack.
Hi, I had the same issue and am not sure if this would work for you.
There are the sound effect settings in the Sound panel - preferences>sound>sound effects
My sounds were coming through another specific device, so went in and changed it to - Selected sound output device -
See the below:
That seems to have fixed it for me, again could be a separate issue but I have never had to come onto the sound effects page before.
Only realised when doing notification tests with slack.
For me, I had to go into Settings -> Sound -> Sound Effects and check the "Play user interface sound effects". Once I did that, I started getting sound on notifications again.
Hi diparsons,
In macOS Monterey, there's no sound notification when receiving messages. We suggest turning off "Allow Notifications" for Messages app, restarting the Mac, and then turning on "Allow Notifications" for Messages app.
If that doesn't make a difference, test in safe mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac. If the issue is resolved in safe mode, restart normally to ensure its resolved there as well.
Take care.
Hey diparsons,
In order to determine whether this is user account specific or system-wide, test in a different user account. If you do not have one, create an administrator one by following the steps here: Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac.
If you continue to experience the issue in a different user account, we recommend contacting Apple: Get Support.
Best Wishes.
I performed both suggestions and then I wasn't receiving any notifications for the Messages App on the Mac. Recycling the Messages App resolved that issue but I've also discovered that setting the Messages Notification to 'Alert' doesn't behave as expected, there still isn't any sound and the notification doesn't remain on the screen.
I have similiar problem. On iMac 2017 after installing monterey I dont have any sound in the system. Sometimes rebooting helps, sometimes i must turn off computer and turn it on again and sound comes back. It is very irritating. Ive tried reinstalling macOS and it didnt help. Propably its some kind of bug in the system. Apple please fix it it
I wonder if you need to reset the PRAM/NVRAM/SMC, I'm guessing you may need to use a USB keyboard. I'm also using a 2017 iMac (21.5) and while I had the sound issue after the Monterey install it's working fine now.
I discovered that my computer was automatically set to "Do Not Disturb." I messed around with those settings and it cleared right up.
I had the same problem and it worked for me.
Hi, thanks for the suggestion. My sound affects settings were correct but I no longer have a problem. I tried so many thing to resolve the issue I'm not sure which one actually did. lol
I have this question too
omg! I was looking for solution so long, can't believe this was it!!! lol thank you!!!
I'm having this issue as well, not receiving any notifications. How do you recycle the messages app?
Just adjusting the Notification settings and then quitting and restarting Messages but I doubt that resolved anything. I'm sure that the other posts in this thread will have your solution.
I've tried those but still no luck. Thank you for responding though!
macOS Monterey / notifications - no sound
