Notification Channels

Nook supports multiple notification channels. Choose the methods that work best for your lifestyle and each family member can have their own preferences.

Available Channels

In-App Notifications

Notifications appear in the notification bell within Nook.

Best for:

• Seeing notifications when using the app
• Non-urgent reminders
• Keeping a notification history

Setup: Enabled by default, no setup required.

Email Notifications

Receive notifications via email.

Best for:

• Detailed notifications with full context
• Daily digests
• When you check email regularly

Setup: Uses your account email. No additional setup required.

Push Notifications

Browser or mobile notifications that appear even when Nook isn't open.

Best for:

• Time-sensitive reminders
• Immediate alerts
• When you're away from the app

Setup:

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Click Enable Push Notifications
3. Allow notifications in your browser
4. Test with the Send Test button

SMS Notifications

Text messages sent to your phone.

Best for:

• Critical alerts
• When you might miss app/email notifications
• Urgent reminders

Setup:

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Click Add Phone Number
3. Enter your phone number
4. Enter the verification code sent to your phone
5. Enable SMS for desired notification types

Channel Comparison

Enabling Channels

Per Notification Type

Each notification type can use different channels:

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Find the notification type (Events, Meals, Groceries)
3. Toggle channels on/off for each type

Example Configuration

Per-Member Preferences

Each family member controls their own notifications:

Setting Up Member Preferences

1. Go to Settings > Family
2. Click on a family member
3. Navigate to Notifications
4. Configure their channel preferences

Inheritance

Members can:

• Inherit from family - Use family-wide defaults
• Override - Set custom preferences

This allows:

• Parents to get all notifications
• Children to get fewer notifications
• Different channels per person

Push Notification Setup

Browser Support

Push notifications work in:

• Chrome (desktop and mobile)
• Firefox (desktop)
• Safari (macOS and iOS)
• Edge (desktop)

Enabling Push

1. Click Enable Push Notifications in settings
2. Browser prompts for permission
3. Click Allow
4. Test notification is sent

Troubleshooting Push

Not receiving notifications?

• Check browser notification permissions
• Ensure notifications aren't blocked by OS
• Verify Nook has permission in browser settings
• Try disabling and re-enabling

Notifications appearing late?

• Browser may batch notifications
• Check "Do Not Disturb" settings
• Ensure browser is updated

SMS Setup

Phone Verification

1. Enter your phone number with country code
2. Click Send Code
3. Enter the 6-digit code from your text
4. Phone is verified and SMS is enabled

Rate Limits

SMS notifications have limits to prevent overuse:

• Maximum 3 verification attempts per hour
• Critical notifications prioritized

Carrier Charges

Standard messaging rates may apply depending on your carrier and plan.

Quiet Hours

Silence all notifications during specified hours:

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Enable Quiet Hours
3. Set start time (e.g., 10:00 PM)
4. Set end time (e.g., 7:00 AM)
5. Optionally allow urgent notifications to bypass

What Qualifies as Urgent

• Imminent event reminders (within 30 minutes)
• Critical alerts (configurable)

Channel Tips

For Busy Parents

Use push notifications for time-sensitive reminders and email for daily digests.

For Work-From-Home

In-app notifications may be sufficient if you're often at the computer.

For On-The-Go

Enable push and SMS for important reminders when away from devices.

For Minimal Interruptions

Use email only, with a daily digest schedule.