Sound of app notifications still plays in focus modes

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Sound of app notifications still plays in focus modes

When I turn on my focus mode (any focus mode) on my MacBook with macOS Monterey 12.1, the banners disappear but the sound still plays. The focus modes do not have any exceptions for apps, so that is not the problem. It is quite annoying because the sounds from whatsapp, iMessage, mail apps, etc. distract me while focusing. I saw multiple other users also experiencing this problem, but there seems to be no fix yet.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jan 26, 2022 2:14 PM

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ravi93

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Feb 26, 2022 10:11 AM in response to jdo_apple

I have the same problem. There is no option in the Focus Preferences to cut off sound notifications either. Such a laughing matter that do not disturb does indeed disturb.

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Mar 20, 2022 1:56 PM in response to jdo_apple

What is the workaround for this? Does anyone know?

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jan-baptist Author

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Mar 9, 2022 1:57 PM in response to udaylaiker95

No, the problem still persists. The only way to shut off the sound of notifications in focus mode is to switch the volume to zero. However, if I need my volume (eg if I'm listening to music or on a call), shutting off the volume is no option.

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jan-baptist Author

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Feb 9, 2022 1:17 PM in response to jdo_apple

Is there any further update on this?

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Mar 3, 2022 8:00 AM in response to jdo_apple

This is not helpful at all. Please be more specific. Not expected from you guys at apple such lame responses. A specific problem has been stated, give a specific reply.

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Mar 3, 2022 8:01 AM in response to ravi93

Really so so frustrating this problem!

Were you able to fix it?

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jan-baptist Author

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Jan 27, 2022 5:41 PM in response to jdo_apple

I don't think this is very helpful. Why isn't it possible to get an answer here, so anyone who has a similar issue can see the solution? The answer isn't in any of the pages you sent.

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jdo_apple

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Jan 27, 2022 2:17 PM in response to jan-baptist

Hey jan-baptist,

It sounds like you're having an issue with sound notifications playing when using Focus on your Mac. We can understand wanting to look into that further. We want to help.

We'd recommend reviewing the information in this article: Set up a Focus on Mac

If you need further assistance, we'd recommend contacting Apple Support here: Get Support

Thanks!

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Sound of app notifications still plays in focus modes

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