Getting notifications on your lock screen is important for staying informed about incoming calls, messages, app alerts and more without having to constantly unlock your phone. The Pixel 7 makes this easy with customizable lock screen notifications you can tailor to your needs.
Enable Lock Screen Notifications
The first step to getting notifications on your Pixel 7 lock screen is enabling the feature in your settings. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7.
- Tap “Notifications.”
- Under “Notifications,” ensure the toggle for “Lock screen” is turned on.
This will allow notifications to show on your lock screen by default. If you want to customize things further, there are additional options covered next.
Choose Which Apps Show Notifications
By default, notifications will appear on your Pixel 7 lock screen for all apps that you have notifications enabled for. However, you can pick and choose which specific apps show alerts.
- In Settings, go back to the main “Notifications” page.
- Tap “Apps.”
- This will show a list of all apps on your phone that can send notifications.
- Tap into any app you want to adjust.
- Toggle “Lock screen” on or off depending on if you want notifications to appear.
Repeat this for each app to customize which ones can display notifications on your lock screen. You can also long-press on an app’s entry and select “Lock screen” to quickly turn that setting on or off.
Modify Notification Sensitive Content
For privacy purposes, you may want to disable sensitive notification content from displaying on your lock screen, like message body previews. Here’s how to adjust this:
- Go back to the main Notifications settings page.
- Tap “Sensitive content.”
- Toggle “Show sensitive content on lock screen” off.
Now only basic details will show for notifications like messages, allowing you to see who contacted you without displaying personal information to anyone who glances at your phone.
Prioritize Important Notifications
If you only want to see notifications from certain most important apps on your lock screen, you can designate priority status. Here’s how it works:
- In Notifications settings, tap “Priority.”
- Turn on “Show priority only.”
This will make your lock screen only display notifications from apps you mark as priority. To set apps as priority:
- Go back to the main Notifications page and tap “Apps.”
- Select an app.
- Turn on “Priority.”
Repeat for any other apps you want to always show alerts on your lock screen. All other app notifications will be silenced until you unlock your phone.
Display Notification Icons Only
If you want at-a-glance information without the message details, you can set your Pixel 7 lock screen to show just notification icons without the text previews:
- Go back to Notifications settings.
- Tap “Lock screen.”
- Select “Icons only.”
This will clean up your lock screen and simplify the notification experience.
Turn Off Lock Screen Notifications Entirely
If you decide you don’t want any notifications appearing on your Pixel 7 lock screen, you can fully disable the feature:
- Open Notifications settings.
- Tap “Lock screen.”
- Toggle the “Show notifications” switch off.
Your lock screen will now remain clear until unlocked. Just remember you won’t see alerts for incoming calls, messages, etc without unlocking your phone.
Customize Your Lock Screen
In addition to configuring notifications, you can also customize the look and information displayed on your Pixel 7 lock screen using these tips:
- Add customizable text, like your name or a motivational quote.
- Show the weather forecast so you can see at a glance what to expect.
- Display calendar events and reminders so you don’t miss anything.
- Configure the Always-On-Display to show the clock, date, and other info.
- Set a wallpaper with your favorite photos.
Explore the Lock Screen settings in your Pixel 7 to mix and match the data displayed for your perfect customized look.
Manage Interruptions
To minimize distractions from your lock screen notifications:
- Use Do Not Disturb mode to silence during set times, events, or sleeping.
- Set notification tones so you can identify alerts without looking.
- Long press on a notification to quickly mute that app.
Troubleshooting Lock Screen Notifications
If you are having issues getting notifications to appear correctly on your Pixel 7 lock screen, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Check that Lock Screen notifications are enabled in Settings > Notifications.
- Make sure the problematic app’s notifications are enabled and set to display on the lock screen.
- Restart your phone to clear up any software glitches.
- Check for any Pixel software updates and install if available.
- Try resetting your phone to factory default settings if issues persist.
Conclusion
Customizing lock screen notifications on the Google Pixel 7 helps you stay on top of the alerts that matter without distractions. Take advantage of priority settings, notification icons, and per-app controls to build the perfect lock screen experience for your needs and preferences.
| Notification Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Lock Screen | Enable or disable all lock screen notifications. |
| Apps | Choose which apps can show lock screen notifications. |
| Sensitive Content | Hide or show message preview details on lock screen. |
| Priority | Only show notifications from designated priority apps. |
| Icons Only | Hide notification text and only display icons. |
With the highly customizable notification options on the Pixel 7, you can stay informed without sacrifice privacy or peace of mind.