How to enable the Google Pixel’s LED notification light

Most Android smartphones have a notification LED light near the top that blinks for incoming calls, texts or notifications. It’s something many Samsung users love. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about why the Pixel doesn’t have a notification LED.

If you want to switch from using Ambient Display to the notification LED or just want to have both for the total package of alertness, here’s how you enable it.

  1. Go to your phone’s Settings.
  2. Tap on Notifications.
  3. Tap on the Gear icon in the top-right corner.
  4. Tap on the toggle next to “Pulse notification light”.

enable the Google Pixel's LED notification light