Managing notification preferences

Stay informed about what matters to you while avoiding notification overload.

Types of notifications

Activity reminders

Daily wellness nudge
Goal reminders
Streak protection alerts
Scheduled activity notifications

Progress updates

Weekly summary
Monthly report
Milestone achievements
Streak milestones (7, 30, 100 days)

Social & community

New post responses
Someone follows you
Tagged in posts
Group challenge updates
Direct messages

Account & subscription

Billing notifications
Subscription renewal reminders
Password changes
Login from new device
Premium feature updates

Wellness insights

Personalized tips
New content recommendations
Feature announcements
Educational content

Accessing notification settings

On mobile: Profile → Settings → Notifications

On web: Account menu → Settings → Preferences → Notifications

Quick access: Long-press any notification → Manage settings

Customizing activity reminders

Daily wellness nudge

Frequency: Daily, weekdays only, or off
Time: Choose preferred time (8 AM default)
Message style: Motivational, simple, or minimal
Days: Select specific days of week

Goal reminders

Per-goal settings:

Enable/disable individually
Choose timing (morning, midday, evening)
Set frequency (daily, every other day, weekly)
Customize message

Smart reminders:

Only remind if goal not yet completed
Increase urgency as deadline approaches
Silence after goal completion

Streak protection

Settings:

Alert when streak at risk
Timing: 2-8 hours before midnight
Reminder frequency: Once, twice, or three times
Enable/disable

Progress notification settings

Weekly summary

Delivery: Every Monday at 9 AM (customizable)
Content: Last week's achievements, upcoming goals
Format: Email, in-app, or both
Enable/Disable: Toggle on/off

Monthly report

Delivery: 1st of each month
Comprehensive review: All dimensions, progress, trends
Format: Email with PDF attachment
Enable/Disable: Toggle on/off

Achievements

Instant notification: When milestone achieved
Types: Streaks, completions, badges
Sound/vibration: Customize per achievement level
Enable/Disable: Toggle on/off

Community notification settings

Post interactions

Replies to your posts
Likes on your content
Mentions/tags
Poll responses

Options:

Instant
Daily digest (9 AM)
Weekly digest (Monday)
Off

Social connections

New followers
Friend requests
Connection suggestions

Frequency:

Real-time
Daily summary
Weekly summary
Off

Group activities

Group challenge invites
Challenge milestones
Team achievements
Group announcements

Delivery:

Immediate
Daily at 5 PM
Off

Delivery methods

Push notifications (mobile)

Instant alerts to phone
Lock screen and notification center
Banner, sound, vibration
Requires app permission

Email notifications

Sent to account email
More detailed information
Can include links and images
Easier to archive/search

In-app notifications

Visible when using Kivly
No interruption when away
Badge count on icon
Review at your convenience

Do Not Disturb / Quiet hours

Set quiet period:

Enable Quiet Hours
Start time: 9:00 PM (default)
End time: 7:00 AM (default)
Days: All days or select specific

During quiet hours:

No push notifications sent
Emails still delivered
In-app notifications work normally
Critical alerts exempt (security, billing errors)

Platform-specific settings

iOS notifications

Settings → Kivly → Notifications
Allow Notifications: On
Alert style: Banners or Alerts
Sounds, Badges, Lock Screen: Customize
Notification Grouping: Automatic

Android notifications

Settings → Apps → Kivly → Notifications
Show notifications: On
Notification categories:
- Activity Reminders (set importance)
- Progress Updates (set importance)
- Community (set importance)
- Account Alerts (set importance)

Web browser notifications

Enabling:

Kivly will request permission
Click "Allow" in browser prompt
Desktop notifications enabled

Managing:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Notifications
Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Permissions → Notifications
Safari: Preferences → Websites → Notifications

Smart notification features

Notification scheduling

System learns your preferences:

When you typically complete activities
Times you dismiss vs. act on notifications
Gradually optimizes timing

Adaptive frequency

Reduces notification fatigue:

Fewer reminders if consistently active
More support if struggling with streak
Respects your engagement patterns

Context-aware alerts

Notifications adapt to:

Your location (if permitted)
Time of day
Current wellness state
Device type (mobile vs web)

Notification best practices

Recommended settings for beginners:

Daily wellness nudge: ON (morning)
Goal reminders: ON (for primary goal only)
Weekly summary: ON
Achievements: ON
Community: Daily digest

For busy schedules:

Wellness nudge: Lunch break timing
Quiet hours: Work hours + evenings
Digest mode for community
Email-only for non-urgent

For deep engagement:

All activity reminders: ON
Instant community notifications
Progress updates: All enabled
Achievement celebrations: ON

Troubleshooting notifications

Not receiving notifications

Check:

App notification permission (device settings)
Kivly notification settings (all enabled?)
Internet connection
Do Not Disturb mode (device)
Quiet hours (Kivly settings)

iOS specific:

Settings → Notifications → Kivly → Allow
Focus modes not blocking
Screen Time restrictions

Android specific:

Battery optimization not restricting
Notification channel enabled
App not in Data Saver mode

Too many notifications

Reduce overwhelm:

Switch to digest mode for community
Enable quiet hours
Reduce goal reminder frequency
Disable achievement notifications
Unsubscribe from promotional emails

Notifications not timely

Improve timing:

Adjust reminder times to suit schedule
Enable "smart scheduling" in advanced settings
Check time zone settings
Update app to latest version

Promotional communications

Marketing emails

Types:

New feature announcements
Wellness tips and education
Special offers and discounts
Kivly blog updates

Unsubscribe:

Click "Unsubscribe" in any email
Or: Settings → Email Preferences → Marketing: OFF

Note: Cannot unsubscribe from:

Account security alerts
Billing notifications
Service updates

Managing notification overload

Signs of notification fatigue:

Ignoring or dismissing all notifications
Feeling stressed when notifications arrive
Turning off all notifications
Missing important alerts

Solutions:

Audit current settings - What's truly necessary?
Consolidate - Use digest modes
Prioritize - Keep only essential alerts
Quiet hours - Set generous boundaries
Review quarterly - Adjust as needs change