Push Notification Template

The Push Notification template editor in Siren allows you to create and manage push notifications for mobile and web applications. You can customize the content, appearance, and behavior of your push notifications across different platforms.

Preview Area

On the left side of the editor, you’ll find a preview area that shows how your push notification will appear on different platforms. You can toggle between Android, iOS, and Web views to see platform-specific previews.

Basic Configuration

1

Title

The main heading of your push notification. This is the first thing users will see.
2

Message Content

The main body text of your push notification. Keep it concise and clear.
  • Use the Insert Variable button to add dynamic content like {{user_name}} or {{order_id}}.
3

Additional Settings

Configure the behavior and delivery of your push notifications:
SettingDescription
Time to LiveHow long (in seconds) the message should be kept if the device is offline
DurationHow long the notification should be displayed
Analytics LabelA label to track this notification in analytics
PriorityDelivery priority (high, normal, low)
Additional DataKey-value pairs of custom data to send with the notification

Platform-Specific Settings

Android Settings

Configure how your push notification appears and behaves on Android devices:
SettingDescription
Image URLURL of an image to display in the notification
Destination URLURL to open when the notification is tapped
Icon URLURL of the notification icon
Color Hex CodeNotification color in hex format (e.g., #FF0000)
SoundSound to play when the notification arrives
BadgeNumber to display as a badge on the app icon
TagIdentifier used to replace an existing notification
TickerText that appears in the status bar when the notification first arrives
Collapse KeyKey used to collapse similar notifications

iOS Settings

Configure how your push notification appears and behaves on iOS devices:
SettingDescription
Image URLURL of an image to display in the notification
SubtitleAdditional text displayed below the title
Icon URLURL of the notification icon
SoundSound to play when the notification arrives
BadgeNumber to display as a badge on the app icon
Collapse KeyKey used to collapse similar notifications

Web Settings

Configure how your push notification appears and behaves in web browsers:
SettingDescription
Image URLURL of an image to display in the notification
Icon URLURL of the notification icon
BadgeURL of the badge icon
TagIdentifier used to replace an existing notification
LinkURL to open when the notification is clicked

Best Practices

  • Keep the title under 50 characters for optimal display
  • Limit the message content to about 150 characters
  • Use images and icons to make your notifications more engaging
  • Test notifications on different platforms to ensure proper display
  • Use variables to personalize notifications when possible