Display Notifications let reminders appear directly on your Hearth Display with a sound cue—so your family never misses what’s next. You can use them for Hearth-created events, routines, and rewards.
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How to enable Display Notification Sounds:
- On the Hearth Display, tap the menu (top left)
- Tap Notification Settings
- Toggle on Sounds
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Select your preferred alert sound
Optional: Turn on Do Not Disturb to mute sounds during certain hours, and set a start and end time.
How to Adjust the Volume
- On the lower back of the Hearth Display, locate the buttons at the bottom center (you can gently place your hands along the bottom edge of the Display to find them)
- Tap the top left button to decrease volume or the right button to increase volume
- A volume indicator will appear on the screen as you adjust
How to set Hearth Calendar Event Display notifications:
Note: Display Event Notifications are currently only available for events created directly in the Hearth App or Display.
- Open the Hearth Companion App
- Tap Calendar at the bottom left
- Choose one of the following:
- Tap to edit an existing Hearth event
- OR tap the + icon (bottom right) to create a new event
- Scroll to Display Reminder
- Select when you want the notification to appear on the Display
- Tap Save at the top right
Not seeing your event notification?
If your Display Notification isn’t appearing, check the following:
- The event was created directly in Hearth (not synced from another calendar)
- A Display Reminder is set (not just a standard reminder)
- Your Hearth Display is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi
How to set Routine Display notifications:
- Open the Hearth Companion App
- Tap Routines
- Choose one of the following:
- Tap to edit an existing Routine
- OR tap the + icon (bottom right) to create a new Routine
- Under Repeats, set the time you want the Routine to start
- Under Display Reminder, choose when you’d like the notification to appear:
- At the start time
- OR 5, 10, or 15 minutes before
- Tap Save in the top right
Not seeing your Routine notification?
If your Routine notification isn’t appearing, check the following:
- A Display Reminder is set (not just the routine time)
- The Routine has a scheduled start time under Repeats
- Your Hearth Display is on and connected to Wi-Fi
How to set Reward Display notifications:
- Open the Hearth Companion App
- Tap the notification bell at the top-right
- Toggle on Reward Activity
- Once enabled, reward updates will appear on your Display automatically.
How to set To Do Display notifications:
- Open the Hearth Companion App
- Tap Lists, then select the List you want to edit
- Tap the task, then tap the edit icon
- Toggle on Reminders
- Under Display Reminders, choose when you'd like to be reminded
The reminder will appear on your Hearth Display at the time you choose. Reminders are set per task, so repeat these steps for any other tasks you'd like reminders for.
How notifications appear on the Display
- Notifications appear at the bottom of the screen
- The newest notification shows on the left
- A sound will play (if enabled)
How to dismiss a notification
You can clear a notification by:
- Tapping the “X” on the notification
- OR tapping anywhere at the top of the screen
How to view all notifications
- Tap the bell icon (top right) on the Display
- Tap Show Expanded View to see all notifications