# Managing Notifications

### **Summary** <a href="#summary" id="summary"></a>

Motion's notifications help you stay on top of your tasks and updates from all your devices whether you are at home or on the go. From desktop alerts, to email and mobile notifications, Motion’s notifications ensure you’ll never miss an important update. You can customize notification settings to suit your workflow, and let Motion handle the rest.

Let’s dive in and learn more about Motion’s notification offerings!

### **How to Enable Desktop App Notifications 🖥** <a href="#how-to-enable-desktop-app-notifications" id="how-to-enable-desktop-app-notifications"></a>

1. Download and install the Motion desktop application.
2. Log in to your Motion account.
3. Open **Settings** in the Motion desktop app.
4. Navigate to the **Notifications** section.
5. Toggle notifications "*on*" to enable system alerts for the desktop application.

\**Refer to the steps ‘How to Enable Desktop Notifications’ for Mac and Windows given below.*

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### **Notifications on Mac and Windows** 💻 <a href="#notifications-on-mac-and-windows" id="notifications-on-mac-and-windows"></a>

Motion’s Desktop Notifications can significantly boost your productivity by ensuring you're always informed about critical tasks, calls, or events. These notifications appear seamlessly as system alerts on your computer, keeping you updated without disrupting your workflow.

#### On Mac: <a href="#on-mac" id="on-mac"></a>

1. Open ***System Settings*** on your Mac.
2. Navigate to ***Notifications*****&#x20;>&#x20;*****Application Notifications***.
3. Locate and select the **Motion** app.
4. Toggle ***Allow Notifications*** to the "*on*" position.
5. Customize your preferences for:
   * Banners/alerts
   * Sound
   * Badge application icon

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#### On Windows: <a href="#on-windows" id="on-windows"></a>

1. Access **Windows Settings**.
2. Search for **Notifications & Actions**.
3. Find and click on the **Motion** app.
4. Toggle **Notifications** to the "*on*" position.
5. Select your preferred notification types.
6. Close the settings window to save your changes.

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### **Why Use Desktop Notifications?** <a href="#why-use-desktop-notifications" id="why-use-desktop-notifications"></a>

Imagine you're deeply focused on a particular task for an upcoming project, and you lose track of time during the day, forgetting about an upcoming meeting you have with a colleague.

With Desktop Notifications enabled, you'll receive a popup reminder for the meeting giving you time to table the ongoing task and ensure you’re prepared and ready for the meeting.

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### **Motion’s Other Notification Types** <a href="#motions-other-notification-types" id="motions-other-notification-types"></a>

#### **Web App Notifications** <a href="#web-app-notifications" id="web-app-notifications"></a>

* Available when using Motion in your browser.
* Limited to the active, in-use Motion tab.
* Provides a focused, distraction-free notification experience.

#### **How to Enable Web App Notifications** <a href="#how-to-enable-web-app-notifications" id="how-to-enable-web-app-notifications"></a>

1. Open Motion in your preferred web browser.
2. Click on the **Settings** icon within the Motion app.
3. Navigate to the **Notifications** tab.
4. Enable browser notifications by granting permission when prompted.
5. Ensure the Motion tab remains active to receive real-time alerts.

(**Note**: *if you have followed these steps and are still not receiving notifications from Motion, review your browser notification settings on your device to ensure they are active*.)

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#### **Desktop App Notifications** 🖥️ <a href="#desktop-app-notifications" id="desktop-app-notifications"></a>

* Appear as device system notifications.
* Display on your device regardless of whether the Motion app is open or actively in use.
* Ensure you stay informed and updated even when switching between the web app and desktop app.

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### **Email Notifications** 📧 <a href="#email-notifications" id="email-notifications"></a>

Email Notifications offer an additional way to stay updated on tasks and events when you're not actively using Motion.

**Example: Email Task-Creation Notification ✉️**

When you create a new task using Siri, Motion will send you an email alert, giving you peace of mind when scheduling, even when you’re on the go.<br>

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#### What You Can Get Email Notifications For: <a href="#what-you-can-get-email-notifications-for" id="what-you-can-get-email-notifications-for"></a>

* Task assignments
* Status changes on tasks assigned to you
* Mentions in comments
* Auto-archived tasks
* Tasks created using Apple Intelligence
* Tasks created via Email Integration
* Project stage changes
* Performed bulk operations

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### **Mobile Notifications** 📱 <a href="#mobile-notifications" id="mobile-notifications"></a>

Stay informed while on the go with Motion’s Mobile Notifications; allowing you to receive alerts for various events directly to your mobile device.

**Events Supported by Mobile Notifications:**

* Task assignments
* Status changes on assigned tasks
* Mentions in comments
* Auto-archived tasks

**How to Enable Mobile Notifications:**

1. Log in to the Motion mobile app.
2. Go to **Settings > Notifications**.
3. Select the notifications you want to enable, such as:
   * Task assignments
   * Status changes
   * Mentions in comments
   * Auto-archived tasks

#### Example: Mobile Task Assignment Notification 📲 <a href="#example-mobile-task-assignment-notification" id="example-mobile-task-assignment-notification"></a>

Your manager assigns you a critical task while you’re away from your computer. With Mobile Notifications enabled, you’ll receive an instant alert on your device, ensuring you remain in the loop and can act promptly to the assigned task.

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### Conclusion: <a href="#conclusion" id="conclusion"></a>

By enabling and customizing notifications across devices, you can ensure you’re maximizing your potential by always being informed and in control, whether you’re at your desk or on the go.

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