Push Notifications Setup

Get notified when your plants need care on iOS and Android.

📱 Android

Installing the App

  1. Open Chrome and navigate to Plant Manager
  2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right
  3. Select "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
  4. Confirm by tapping "Install"
  5. The app icon will appear on your home screen

Enabling Notifications

  1. Open Plant Manager from your home screen
  2. When prompted, tap "Allow" to enable notifications
  3. If you missed the prompt, go to Settings → Apps → Plant Manager → Notifications

Troubleshooting Android

  • Make sure you're using Chrome (not Samsung Internet)
  • Disable battery optimization for Plant Manager
  • Check that Do Not Disturb mode is off

🍎 iOS (iPhone & iPad)

⚠️ Important: iOS requires iOS 16.4 or later for push notifications.

Installing the App

  1. Open Safari (must be Safari, not Chrome)
  2. Navigate to Plant Manager
  3. Tap the Share button (□↑) at the bottom
  4. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
  5. Tap "Add" in the top right corner

Enabling Notifications

  1. Open the app from your home screen (not Safari)
  2. When prompted by iOS, tap "Allow" to enable notifications
  3. If you missed the prompt, go to Settings → Notifications → Plant Manager

iOS Requirements

Feature Minimum iOS
PWA Install iOS 11.3+
Push Notifications iOS 16.4+
Badge Updates iOS 16.4+

Troubleshooting iOS

  • Make sure you're using Safari to install
  • Verify iOS 16.4+: Settings → General → About
  • Open the app from the home screen icon, not Safari
  • Check Settings → Notifications → Plant Manager

🔔 Notification Types

💧
Watering Due When a plant needs watering
🧪
Fertilizing Due When it's time to fertilize
📦
Repotting Due Annual repotting reminders
⚠️
Overdue Tasks Plants that missed their care date

❓ FAQ

Why don't I receive notifications?

Check that the app is installed (not in browser), notifications are enabled in both app and system settings, and your device isn't in Do Not Disturb mode. For iOS, ensure you're on iOS 16.4+.

How often are notifications sent?

Notifications are sent once per day for due and overdue tasks, typically in the morning.

Do notifications work offline?

The app works offline, but notifications require an internet connection to be delivered.