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How to get desktop chrome notification to smart (android) phone

General Feb 3, 2025

For an example lets take Microsoft Teams web view sends notification to your laptop's chrome and you wish to receive this notification on your smart phone ( here we considered android)

To get Microsoft Teams Chrome desktop notifications from a different Chrome profile on your Android phone, follow these steps:

Solution 1: Use Pushbullet for Cross-Device Notifications

Pushbullet can forward desktop notifications to your Android device.

Steps to Set Up Pushbullet:

  1. Install Pushbullet on Chrome (Different Profile)
    • Open Chrome in the profile where Teams notifications appear.
    • Install Pushbullet Extension → Chrome Web Store
    • Sign in using Google.
  2. Install Pushbullet on Android
  3. Enable Notification Mirroring
    • Open the Pushbullet Android app → Settings → Enable Notification Mirroring.
    • Select Chrome as a source app.
  4. Test by Receiving a Teams Notification
    • When Teams sends a notification in Chrome, it should automatically appear on your Android device.

Solution 2: Use KDE Connect (Open Source Alternative)

If you prefer an open-source method, KDE Connect can sync notifications between devices.

Steps to Set Up KDE Connect:

  1. Install KDE Connect Chrome Extension
  2. Install KDE Connect on Android
  3. Pair Your Devices
    • Open the Android app → Find & pair your PC.
    • Approve the connection on both devices.
  4. Enable Notification Sync
    • On Android: Go to Settings → Notification Sync → Enable.
    • Select Chrome as a source.

Now, Chrome notifications (including Microsoft Teams) will be forwarded to your Android device.


Solution 3: Use Microsoft's "Your Phone" App (Windows Users)

If you're using Windows, Microsoft’s Phone Link (Your Phone Companion) can sync Teams notifications to Android.

Steps:

  1. Install "Your Phone" on Windows
    • Download from Microsoft Store → Your Phone
    • Log in with the same Microsoft account.
  2. Install "Link to Windows" on Android
  3. Enable Notification Sync
    • Open "Your Phone" on PC → Settings → Enable Notifications.

You will now receive Teams notifications from your Chrome profile on your Android device.

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