Issue Description
Notifications from apps do not appear, alerts are silent, or banners never show.
Common Causes
- Notifications disabled per app
- Focus or Do Not Disturb enabled
- Notification styles misconfigured
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Check Notification Permissions
- System Settings → Notifications
- Select affected app
- Enable Allow Notifications
- Set alert style to Banners or Alerts
Step 2: Disable Focus / Do Not Disturb
- Open Control Center
- Turn OFF Focus
Step 3: Check Notification Schedule
- Notifications → Focus
- Ensure no schedules are active
Step 4: Restart Notification Services
- Restart Mac
- Test notifications again
Explore Further
- Reset notification settings per app
Prevention & Best Practices
Review Focus settings after macOS updates.