Building an Android-to-macOS Notification Sync: Solution for Receiving Android notifications to Mac

Fati Gurqiti — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:53:44 +0000

As an Android and macOS user, I was frustrated by missing notifications on my Android phone while working on my Mac. To solve this, I built a pair of native apps that transfer Android notifications to macOS in real-time.

The Problem

Juggling between Android and macOS often meant missing important notifications. I needed a way to receive Android notifications directly on my Mac without constantly checking my phone.

The Solution: Two Native Apps

I developed two apps:
• Android App: Captures notifications and sends them to macOS.
• macOS App: Receives and displays these notifications on your Mac.

Key Features

• Real-time Sync: Get notifications instantly on your Mac.
• Customizable Filters: Choose which notifications to receive.
• Native: Smooth integration with Android and macOS.
• Easy Setup: Quick and straightforward installation.

How It Works

On Android: The app listens to notifications on foreground, encrypts the notifications and sends them to the macOS app.
On macOS: Listens for new coming notifications, decrypts them and shows them as banner or in-app alters.

Why You Should Try It

If you’re using both Android and macOS, this app ensures you never miss an important notification, helping you stay productive without constantly checking your phone.

Next Steps

I’m constantly improving the app and would love to hear your feedback. If you’re interested, you can try it out here: https://fatigurqiti.dev/pages/projects/motification.html

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Building an Android-to-macOS Notification Sync: Solution for Receiving Android notifications to Mac