Notifications
Ente can send notifications to keep you updated on shared content and remind you of meaningful memories at the right time.
NOTE
Notifications are currently only available on mobile apps (iOS and Android). Desktop and web versions do not support notifications.
Notification types
New shared photos
Receive notifications when someone adds a photo to a shared album that you're a part of.
When you'll receive this:
- A collaborator adds new photos to a shared album
- Someone adds photos to an album you're collecting photos for
What happens when you tap:
- Opens the shared album directly
- Shows the newly added photos
"On this day" memories
Receive reminders about memories from this day in previous years.
When you'll receive this:
- On days where you have enough photos from previous years
- Ente looks for photos taken on the same day in past years
- Only shown if there's meaningful content to display
What happens when you tap:
- Opens a collection of photos from this day across the years
- Helps you relive memories
Birthday notifications
Receive reminders when it's someone's birthday.
Requirements:
- You must first add a birthday to a person in face recognition
- The person must have enough photos in your library
What happens when you tap:
- Opens photos of the birthday person
- Quick way to find photos to share
Managing notifications
Enabling notification permission
On iOS:
- When first installing Ente, allow notifications when prompted
- Or go to device
Settings > Ente > Notificationsand enable
On Android:
- When first installing Ente, allow notifications when prompted
- Or go to device
Settings > Apps > Ente > Notificationsand enable
Customizing notification categories
Open Settings > Notifications in the Ente app to:
- Enable or disable specific notification types
- Turn off all notifications
- Choose which reminders you want to receive
By default, all notification categories are enabled when you grant notification permission.
Disabling specific notifications
You can selectively disable:
- Shared album notifications only
- Memory reminders only
- Birthday reminders only
Or disable all notifications while keeping the permission granted for future use.
Platform availability
| Platform | Notifications |
|---|---|
| iOS app | ✅ Supported |
| Android app | ✅ Supported |
| Desktop app | ❌ Not available |
| Web browser | ❌ Not available |