How I Get Microsoft Teams Alerts on My Light Phone 2 Using Power Automate

Switching to the Light Phone 2 as my primary device has been a game-changer in reducing distractions and reclaiming focus. However, staying connected to important work communications—especially Microsoft Teams messages—remains a necessity.

Since the Light Phone 2 lacks a native Teams app, I needed a way to get notified of Teams messages without relying on a full smartphone. My solution? A Power Automate flow that converts missed activity emails into text message alerts.

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Step 1: Configuring Microsoft Teams Notifications

Microsoft Teams provides an option to send Missed Activity emails when you're away. I set mine to "As soon as possible" to ensure timely notifications.

To adjust this in Teams settings:

1. Open Teams and go to Settings.

2. Navigate to Notifications and activity.

3. Under Missed activity emails, select "As soon as possible".

Screenshot of Teams settings:

These emails are filtered into a dedicated folder in my Outlook inbox, making it easier for Power Automate to process them.

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Step 2: Creating a Power Automate Flow

To turn these emails into SMS notifications, I set up a simple Power Automate flow that detects new emails from Teams and sends a text message to my Verizon (vtext.com) address.

The Flow Structure:

1. Trigger: When a new email arrives (noreply@email.teams.microsoft.com).

2. Action: Forward the email as a text message to my @vtext.com address (e.g., 6028675309@vtext.com).

Here’s what the flow looks like:

Screenshot of the Power Automate flow:

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Step 3: Setting Up the Email Trigger

To ensure only Teams notifications trigger the flow, I configured "When a new email arrives" with these settings:

• From: noreply@email.teams.microsoft.com

• Include Attachments: No

• Importance: Any

• Only with Attachments: No

• Folder: Teams Messages

Screenshot of trigger settings:

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Step 4: Sending the SMS Notification

The second step in the flow is a "Send an email" action that forwards the Teams notification to my Verizon SMS gateway (@vtext.com). Since both a subject and body are required, I use a simple duplication format:

• Subject: New Teams message received

• Body: Please check Teams.

Screenshot of the email step:

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This Power Automate flow ensures I stay connected to important messages on Teams without needing a smartphone. It’s lightweight, instant, and fits seamlessly into my Light Phone 2 workflow.

If you use a minimalist device but still need selective notifications, this method is a solid workaround. Let me know if you have any suggestions or improvements!