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How to create custom notifications on your phone

Choose your own photo, title, message and timing for local notifications on iPhone and Android with Heypush.

Heypush team · Published · Reviewed

Quick answer

A custom notification combines an image, title, message and delivery time you choose. Heypush creates it on your own phone, so you can use it for personal reminders or a clearly staged content scene.

Start with a specific action

Decide what you want to do when the alert arrives. “Pack the notebook for class” provides a clearer next step than “Important”. Use the title to identify the task and the message for one useful detail. Leave out information you would not want someone to read on your lock screen.

Build and test the alert

Create a notification in Heypush, choose an image or icon, and enter the title and message. Choose a timer for an interval starting now, or schedule a time for a task tied to the clock. Send a test and check the actual phone display, including any text that gets cut off.

Know what customization changes

You choose the content, while the operating system controls the notification surface and permissions. Heypush does not change another app’s messages or send your alert to contacts. You can make the first test before paying; continued use requires a subscription or lifetime purchase. Check visibility on your device before relying on a new reminder.

Common questions

Will it arrive without internet?

An already configured local notification can fire offline. Opening a website or making a purchase may still require a connection.

Does it look identical on every phone?

No. iOS, Android versions and device manufacturers control parts of notification appearance and presentation.

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Try your own reminder

Create your first notification and test how it appears on your phone. Using Heypush requires a subscription or lifetime purchase.

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