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Configure when and how Praydo notifies you about upcoming prayer times. This includes notification timing and adhan (call to prayer) settings.

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Notification Timing

Set how many minutes before each prayer time you want to receive a notification reminder.
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minutes
number
default:"5"
Minutes before prayer time to show notification.Available Options:
  • 5 minutes
  • 10 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 25 minutes
  • 30 minutes
This setting applies to all enabled prayer notifications.

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How Notifications Work

Praydo provides two types of alerts:
  1. Pre-prayer Notification: A reminder shown X minutes before the prayer time (configurable)
  2. Adhan at Prayer Time: The call to prayer played exactly at the prayer time (if enabled)

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Example Timeline

If Maghrib is at 6:15 PM and notifications are set to 10 minutes:
  • 6:05 PM: Notification appears - “Maghrib prayer in 10 minutes”
  • 6:15 PM: Adhan plays (if enabled for Maghrib in Prayer Settings)

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Configuring Alert Settings

To configure notification timing:
  1. Open Settings from the main menu
  2. Navigate to the Notifications tab
  3. Select your preferred notification time from the dropdown:
    • 5 Minutes
    • 10 Minutes
    • 15 Minutes
    • 20 Minutes
    • 25 Minutes
    • 30 Minutes
  4. Changes are saved automatically
The notification timing setting applies globally to all prayers that have adhan enabled. Individual per-prayer timing is not currently supported.

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Enabling/Disabling Adhan

To control which prayers trigger the adhan:
  1. Open Settings from the main menu
  2. Navigate to the Prayer Times tab
  3. Under Play Adhan At, check the prayers where you want adhan to play:
    • Fajr
    • Dhuhr
    • Asr
    • Maghrib
    • Isha
You must enable adhan for at least one prayer in the Prayer Times settings for notifications to appear.

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Common Configuration Scenarios

Perfect for those who want to be reminded shortly before each prayer.Settings:
  • Notification time: 5 minutes
  • Enable adhan for: All prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha)
Result: You’ll receive a notification 5 minutes before each prayer, then hear the adhan at the exact prayer time.
Ideal for those who want reminders only for the most time-sensitive prayers.Settings:
  • Notification time: 15 minutes
  • Enable adhan for: Fajr and Maghrib only
Result: You’ll receive notifications 15 minutes before Fajr and Maghrib, with adhan at the prayer time.
Helpful when you need extra time to prepare for prayer during busy schedules.Settings:
  • Notification time: 30 minutes
  • Enable adhan for: All prayers
Result: You’ll get a half-hour heads-up before each prayer, giving you time to wrap up work or other activities.
If you only want reminder notifications without the adhan sound.Settings:
  • Notification time: 10 minutes (or your preference)
  • Enable adhan for: None (disable all in Prayer Times settings)
Result: You’ll see notifications but won’t hear the adhan.

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System Notifications

Praydo uses your system’s notification system to display alerts:
  • Windows: Toast notifications in the system tray
  • macOS: Notification Center alerts
  • Linux: Desktop notifications via DBus
Ensure that Praydo has notification permissions enabled in your system settings, otherwise you may not receive prayer time alerts.

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Notification Permissions

To ensure you receive notifications:

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Windows

  1. Open Settings > System > Notifications
  2. Find Praydo in the app list
  3. Enable notifications

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macOS

  1. Open System Settings > Notifications
  2. Find Praydo in the app list
  3. Set notification style to “Alerts” or “Banners”
  4. Enable sound if desired

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Linux

  1. Notification permissions vary by desktop environment
  2. Most Linux distributions allow notifications by default
  3. Check your desktop environment’s notification settings if alerts aren’t appearing

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Autostart Integration

For notifications to work when your computer starts, enable autostart in the General Settings:
  1. Open Settings > General tab
  2. Enable Autostart at system startup
  3. Praydo will launch automatically and notifications will work from system startup
Combine autostart with notification settings to ensure you never miss a prayer time, even right after booting your computer.

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Data Storage

Alert settings are stored locally using Tauri’s store plugin:
  • Storage Key: alert and timeRemaining
  • Save Strategy: Debounced (saved 1 second after changes)
  • Persistence: Settings persist across app restarts
All alert settings are saved automatically. You don’t need to click a “Save” button - changes take effect immediately and are persisted in the background.

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Troubleshooting

Possible causes:
  1. System notifications are disabled for Praydo
  2. No prayers have adhan enabled in Prayer Times settings
  3. Focus Assist (Windows) or Do Not Disturb (macOS) is active
Solutions:
  1. Check system notification permissions
  2. Verify at least one prayer has adhan enabled
  3. Adjust Do Not Disturb settings to allow Praydo notifications
Possible causes:
  1. No prayers selected in “Play Adhan At” settings
  2. System volume is muted
  3. Audio permissions not granted to Praydo
Solutions:
  1. Enable adhan for desired prayers in Prayer Times settings
  2. Check system volume settings
  3. Verify audio permissions in system settings
Possible causes:
  1. Notification timing not saved properly
  2. System clock is incorrect
  3. Location or calculation method is wrong
Solutions:
  1. Re-select notification timing and wait for auto-save (1 second)
  2. Verify system clock is accurate
  3. Check location and calculation method settings

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