Notification Settings
Control how and when BlaBlaNote notifies you about important events. Customize notifications to stay informed without being overwhelmed.
Turning one notification off and saving it, with all three channels in view.
Accessing Notification Settings
- Go to Settings
- Select Notifications
- Configure your preferences
- Click Save
Notification Types
Transcription Notifications
Get notified when transcriptions complete:
- Transcription Complete - Recording has been transcribed
- Transcription Failed - Error occurred during processing
- Processing Update - Status changes for long recordings
Task Notifications
Stay on top of your tasks:
- Deadline Approaching - Task due soon
- Task Overdue - Past deadline
- Task Assigned - New task from interaction
Calendar Notifications
For calendar integration users:
- Event Starting Soon - Upcoming meetings
- Pre-Event Insight Ready - AI brief available
- Event Reminder - Custom reminders
Contact Notifications
Relationship management alerts:
- Cadence Due - Time to reach out to a contact
- Cadence Overdue - Missed follow-up window
- Important Date - Birthday, anniversary, etc.
Activity Notifications
General account activity:
- Weekly Digest - Summary of your week
- New Features - Product updates
- System Updates - Maintenance notices
Delivery Methods
Email Notifications
Receive notifications to your registered email:
Enable/disable email:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find Email section
- Toggle notifications on/off individually
- Save changes
Email preferences:
- Immediate emails for urgent notifications
- Batched emails for less urgent items
- Weekly digest option
In-App Notifications
Notifications appear within BlaBlaNote:
- Bell icon in the header shows count
- Click to view notification list
- Mark as read/unread
- Clear individual or all notifications
Configure in-app notifications:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find In-App section
- Toggle notification types
- Save changes
Telegram Notifications
If Telegram is connected:
- Receive notifications via @BlaBlaNote_bot
- Includes links back to the app
- Real-time delivery
Enable Telegram notifications:
- Connect Telegram integration first
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find Telegram section
- Enable desired notifications
- Save changes
WhatsApp Notifications
If WhatsApp is connected:
- Receive notifications via WhatsApp
- Clear, formatted messages
- Links to relevant content
Enable WhatsApp notifications:
- Connect WhatsApp integration first
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find WhatsApp section
- Enable desired notifications
- Save changes
Configuring Each Notification
Notification Matrix
For each notification type, configure:
| Notification | In-App | Telegram | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transcription Complete | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deadline Approaching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cadence Due | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Important Date | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly Digest | ✓ | - | - | - |
Check the boxes for each delivery method you want.
Quick Settings
Enable All:
- Click Enable All to turn on all notifications
- Use for comprehensive coverage
Disable All:
- Click Disable All to turn off everything
- Use for temporary quiet periods
Reset to Defaults:
- Click Reset to Defaults
- Returns to recommended settings
Notification Timing
Deadline Reminders
Configure when task deadline reminders arrive:
- 1 day before - Day before due date
- Same day - Morning of due date
- 1 hour before - Close to deadline
To configure:
- Find Task Notifications
- Set reminder timing
- Save changes
Cadence Reminders
Set follow-up reminder timing:
- On due date - Day the cadence is due
- 1 day before - Advance notice
- When overdue - After missing cadence
Important Date Reminders
For birthdays and anniversaries:
- 1 week before - Advance planning
- 1 day before - Reminder
- On the day - Day-of notification
Quiet Hours
Setting Quiet Hours
Prevent notifications during specific times:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find Quiet Hours
- Enable quiet hours
- Set start time (e.g., 10:00 PM)
- Set end time (e.g., 7:00 AM)
- Save changes
During quiet hours:
- In-app notifications still accumulate
- Email notifications may be delayed
- Telegram/WhatsApp notifications paused
- Urgent notifications still sent (optional)
Weekend Settings
Configure weekend notification behavior:
- Same as weekdays - No change
- Quiet mode - Reduced notifications
- Off - No notifications Saturday/Sunday
Weekly Digest
What Is the Digest?
A summary email sent weekly containing:
- Number of interactions created
- Tasks completed
- Upcoming deadlines
- Cadence reminders due
- Important dates this week
- Activity highlights
Configuring the Digest
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find Weekly Digest
- Enable/disable
- Choose delivery day (default: Monday)
- Choose delivery time
- Save changes
Managing the Activity Feed
Accessing the Feed
- Click the bell icon in the header
- View recent notifications
- Scroll for older items
Feed Actions
Mark as read:
- Click a notification to mark as read
- Hover and click the checkmark
- Use "Mark all as read" for bulk action
Snooze:
- Hover over notification
- Click Snooze
- Choose snooze duration
- Notification returns later
Delete:
- Hover over notification
- Click Delete
- Permanently removes notification
Feed Settings
- Show unread only - Filter to unread items
- Group by type - Organize by notification type
- Sort by date - Newest first or oldest first
Notification Sound
In-App Sounds
Configure sound for in-app notifications:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find Sound
- Enable/disable sounds
- Choose sound type
- Adjust volume
Browser Notifications
Enable browser push notifications:
- Click the bell icon
- Select Enable Browser Notifications
- Grant permission when prompted
- Receive notifications even when tab isn't active
Troubleshooting
Not Receiving Notifications
Issue: Expected notifications not arriving
Solutions:
- Check notification is enabled in settings
- Verify delivery method is configured
- Check spam folder for emails
- Ensure app is connected for messaging apps
- Review quiet hours settings
Too Many Notifications
Issue: Notification overload
Solutions:
- Disable non-essential notifications
- Use weekly digest instead of immediate
- Enable quiet hours
- Choose fewer delivery methods
Delayed Notifications
Issue: Notifications arriving late
Solutions:
- Check email provider delivery
- Verify internet connection
- Messaging apps require active connection
- Some batch notifications are intentionally delayed
Email Going to Spam
Issue: Notification emails in spam folder
Solutions:
- Add noreply@blablanote.app to contacts
- Mark emails as "not spam"
- Check email filtering rules
- Whitelist our domain
Best Practices
Start Conservative
- Begin with fewer notifications
- Add more as you identify needs
- Prevent notification fatigue
Choose One Primary Channel
- Pick your most-used communication channel
- Use others as backup
- Avoid duplicate notifications
Use the Digest
- Weekly digest provides overview
- Reduce daily notification volume
- Review activity in one place
Respect Quiet Hours
- Set reasonable quiet hours
- Protect personal time
- Adjust for your schedule
Review Regularly
- Audit notification settings monthly
- Remove notifications you ignore
- Add any you're missing
