OneSignal Push Notifications

Notifications are key to engaging users and delivering timely information in mobile apps. This section covers features like customizing icons, adding sounds, using badges, and sending data, all designed to enhance user experience and boost engagement. Learn about deep linking, programmatic notifications, and managing foreground notifications for more effective user interactions.

Key Notification Configurations

Notification Icons

iOS and Android notifications differ in design and customizability. While iOS notifications use the app icon by default, Android allows customization of notification icons to better suit the app's branding and user needs.

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Custom Notification Sounds

Custom notification sounds help users quickly identify important alerts, making it easier to prioritize notifications and improving the overall user experience.

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Notification Badges

Notification badges provide a visual cue for users, alerting them to new updates or actions within an app. This feature helps keep users informed and engaged without requiring them to open the app.

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Key Notification Concepts

Open URL in App

Deep linking notifications enable users to be directly redirected to specific content or actions within the app, improving navigation efficiency and enhancing the user experience by bypassing the mobile device browser.

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Send Data to App

OneSignal allows sending data with push notification payloads. This data can help display contextual information to users or assist in campaign measurement and optimization.

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Programmatic Push Notifications

Programmatic push notifications allow you to send targeted, personalized messages based on user behavior and preferences. Automating these notifications ensures timely and relevant communication without manual intervention.

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Foreground Notifications

You can control the behavior of notifications when your app is in the foreground. This can be dynamically managed using the Median JavaScript Bridge, allowing for a customized notification experience.

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