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 > General > 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 |