How to Enable Birthday Notifications
Make sure Birthday Reminder Widget can send you notification alerts.
Birthday Reminder Widget sends you notifications so you never miss a birthday. For notifications to work, they must be enabled both in the app and in your device settings.
Step 1: Check App Notification Settings
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Open the Birthday Reminder Widget app.
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Go to Settings (gear icon).
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Make sure Notifications are turned on.
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Choose your preferred reminder time (e.g., the day before, the morning of, etc.).
Step 2: Check Device Settings
On Android
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Open Settings > Apps > Birthday Reminder.
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Tap Notifications.
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Make sure notifications are enabled.
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Ensure the notification sound is set (not silent).
On iPhone (iOS)
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Open Settings > Notifications > Birthday Reminder.
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Toggle Allow Notifications on.
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Enable Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners as desired.
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Make sure Sounds is toggled on.
Step 3: Send a Test Notification
After enabling notifications:
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Return to the Birthday Reminder app.
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Go to Settings.
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Tap Send Test Notification.
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You should receive a notification within a few seconds.