How to enable or disable Mobile Notifications on BlueStacks

What are Mobile Notifications?

You can now stay on top of your games even when you're away from your PC with BlueStacks Mobile Notifications. Simply link the BlueStacks Mobile App to your BlueStacks App Player to stay updated!

  • Get instant alerts on your phone for in-game events, offers, and rewards
  • Claim time-sensitive rewards as soon as they become available
  • Never miss limited-time events by receiving reminders wherever you are
  • Stay updated on game progress without needing to open your PC

Mobile Notifications let you stay connected, take action faster, and make the most of every in-game opportunity anytime, anywhere!    


How can I enable or disable Mobile Notifications?

1. Launch BlueStacks 5, click on the gear icon in the side toolbar to open Settings.

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2. Go to Preferences and enable Mobile Notifications by clicking on the toggle button. If you’re not logged in, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your BlueStacks account.

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To disable Mobile Notifications, simply click the toggle button again and click Save changes.


1. Download the BlueStacks Mobile App on your phone by clicking here. You can also scan the QR code given below.

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2. Open the BlueStacks Mobile App, click on the Profile icon, and sign in using the same BlueStacks account.

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3. Select App Player Notifications and tap Start receiving notifications. Then select View All Devices to confirm your desktop/laptop is linked. Your linked device will appear in the list.

NOTE: Your App Player must be running on your desktop to send notifications to your mobile device.

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4. In the App Player, go to Settings → Preferences → Mobile Notifications → Linked Devices. Click on Refresh, and your linked device will appear.

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5. You can disconnect a device at any time by disabling the Mobile Notifications toggle in the BlueStacks App Player.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need to log in with the same account on both devices?
A. Yes. You must be logged in with the same BlueStacks account on your desktop/laptop and mobile device.

Q. Can I connect more than one mobile device?
A. Yes. You can link multiple mobile devices/phones. All of them will appear under Linked Devices.

Q. Do I need to keep BlueStacks running to receive notifications?
A. Yes. The App Player must be running on your desktop/laptop for notifications to be delivered.

Q. How can I disable notifications for a specific app?
A. You can stop notifications for a specific app by disabling them from your Android system settings using the steps given here. This will pause notifications on both devices.

Q. I am having issues with Mobile Notifications. What should I do?
A. If you’re not receiving Mobile Notifications or experiencing issues linking your device, this guide will help you quickly resolve common issues.


Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!
 

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