Desktop Notifications

Overview

Desktop Notifications is an Android application that facilitates the transmission of mobile notifications to your computer screen. The app enables users to keep track of their phone notifications while working on their computer, requiring a companion browser extension to function properly.

Setup and Integration

To fully utilize Desktop Notifications, the user must install the app on their Android device and the corresponding extension on their computer's browser. The compatible browsers are Google Chrome and Firefox. Once both are installed, users can proceed to configure the Desktop Notifications according to their preference.

Personalized Notifications

Desktop Notifications allows a high degree of personalization. Users can choose which apps should send notifications to their desktop and which should not. This way, they can select to receive notifications of incoming calls on their desktop, while avoiding alerts from less crucial apps such as social media or email. This feature provides users with the flexibility to tailor their notification preferences according to their needs.

Silent Mode

Another noteworthy feature of Desktop Notifications is its silent mode. In silent mode, users can opt to receive notifications devoid of any text content. This is particularly useful in the case of email notifications or private messages, where content privacy may be a concern.

Convenience for Computer Users

Desktop Notifications proves to be an extremely beneficial tool for users who spend a substantial amount of time in front of a computer. With this app, they can stay updated about important phone notifications without needing to constantly check their mobile devices.

Pros

• Allows users to receive phone notifications on their computer screen.
• Offers personalized notification settings for different apps.
• Features a silent mode for privacy-sensitive notifications.

Cons

• Requires a companion browser extension to function.
• Compatibility limited to Google Chrome and Firefox browsers.

Desktop Notifications has been discontinued. Learn more: https://notifications.hcilab.org/discontinued/