Improvements to Live Activities

Your scripts can now light up the Lock Screen. This release brings Live Activities: live tiles with moving progress bars and ticking countdowns, driven by the same simple URLs you already use for notifications. NEW: LIVE ACTIVITIES: A single API call puts a live tile on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, even while the app is closed Progress bars move in place, countdowns tick on their own, and the tile leaves when the job ends One URL runs the whole tile: call it to start, call again to update, add end=1 to finish Perfect for 3D prints, laundry, backups, deploys, or anything a script can measure NEW: LIVE ACTIVITY BUILDER The Builder gains a Live Activity tab: pick a symbol from a gallery, watch a live preview, then copy URL, cURL, and JavaScript examples that just work NEW: BREAK THROUGH FOCUS Ask for a time-sensitive notification and it can cut through Focus and quiet hours A master switch on this device always has the final say READY FOR YOUR NEXT PHONE Moving to a new phone keeps your links, beacons, and groups safe, with new protection against an old phone undoing the move LONGER MESSAGES, KEPT IN FULL Send up to 16 KB of text. The notification shows a short version and the whole message waits for you in History Your notification titles now stay put instead of turning generic after a sync TAP STRAIGHT TO IT Tapping a notification opens that exact message in History, full text and all, instead of just opening the app OPEN WHERE YOU WANT New Open To setting: choose the screen the app opens to after you have been away, or keep landing right where you left off WHAT'S NEW, IN THE APP After an update, a quick What's New screen shows the highlights once, then lives on in Settings

Your scripts can now light up the Lock Screen. This release brings Live Activities: live tiles with moving progress bars and ticking countdowns, driven by the same simple URLs you already use for notifications. NEW: LIVE ACTIVITIES: A single API call puts a live tile on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, even while the app is closed Progress bars move in place, countdowns tick on their own, and the tile leaves when the job ends One URL runs the whole tile: call it to start, call again to update, add end=1 to finish Perfect for 3D prints, laundry, backups, deploys, or anything a script can measure NEW: LIVE ACTIVITY BUILDER The Builder gains a Live Activity tab: pick a symbol from a gallery, watch a live preview, then copy URL, cURL, and JavaScript examples that just work NEW: BREAK THROUGH FOCUS Ask for a time-sensitive notification and it can cut through Focus and quiet hours A master switch on this device always has the final say READY FOR YOUR NEXT PHONE Moving to a new phone keeps your links, beacons, and groups safe, with new protection against an old phone undoing the move LONGER MESSAGES, KEPT IN FULL Send up to 16 KB of text. The notification shows a short version and the whole message waits for you in History Your notification titles now stay put instead of turning generic after a sync TAP STRAIGHT TO IT Tapping a notification opens that exact message in History, full text and all, instead of just opening the app OPEN WHERE YOU WANT New Open To setting: choose the screen the app opens to after you have been away, or keep landing right where you left off WHAT'S NEW, IN THE APP After an update, a quick What's New screen shows the highlights once, then lives on in Settings

New Beacons: monitoring in reverse. Create a beacon, drop its ping URL into a cron job, backup script, or any device that can hit a URL, and get alerted the moment the pings stop, again when they resume, and on a schedule you choose while they stay down. Beacons can alert just your device or a whole Device Group, pause cleanly for planned maintenance, and each device and group gets 10 beacon slots with your usage always visible. The new Devices tab brings Device Groups and Beacons together in one hub, with live status chips and a red badge the moment anything is down. Notification Builder rebuilt: a live banner-style preview, cleaner fields with a character counter, and generated URL, JSON, cURL, and JavaScript examples that are always copy-paste correct, even with quotes and symbols in your message. Polish everywhere: refreshed History rows and Settings, live-ticking timestamps, confirmation before deleting sites and groups, better dark mode contrast, and clearer errors when a QR scan grabs the wrong kind of code.

Delivery status on notifications: every push and group alert now shows whether it reached your device, with a clear Delivered or Delivery Failed marker when you open it from History. Smarter History: new notifications are marked unread and mirrored onto the app icon badge, and you can clear the whole list in one tap with Mark All as Read. In-app feedback: a new composer in Settings for bug reports and feature requests, with an optional privacy-safe diagnostics snapshot.

This release adds in in app feedback mechanism!

For those who are used to our lengthy release notes, this will be a disappointment. This release is all about speed. Every area of the app has gotten an optimization to load faster. Also fixed a regression with ATOM 3.0 feeds.

This is a housekeeping release: WHAT'S FIXED • No more force quits: a networking leak that built up over time has been eliminated • Lighter refreshes: each watch-list refresh now makes a single request instead of two • Faster offline detection: offline shows right away and clears automatically when you reconnect CLEARER MESSAGES • Slow servers and unreachable servers now show distinct, accurate status Everything you already set up keeps working exactly as before.

Your Notifications Just Got a Lot More Visual Push notifications are no longer limited to text and a tiny icon. This update brings full-size images inside your notifications plus a brand-new web-based Notification Builder. HERO IMAGES IN NOTIFICATIONS Send a full-size image that appears right inside the notification - no more squinting at tiny favicons. JPEG, PNG, and animated GIF — all supported Perfect for security camera snapshots, chart screenshots, delivery photos, product images, weather radar NEW NOTIFICATION BUILDER (WEB) A brand-new builder page at notify.pingie.com/builder makes crafting and testing notifications effortless. • Live code examples — every field you fill in instantly updates example code in URL, JSON, cURL, JavaScript, and Python • Icon upload — upload an image and it's automatically resized and hosted for you • Real send — press "Send notification" and an actual push lands on your device for immediate testing • No login required — just enter your Device or Group ID and token ICONS + HERO IMAGES WORK TOGETHER • Icon = small circular sender avatar (who sent it) • Hero Image = full-size picture shown when the notification is expanded • Use either, or both at the same time Every existing integration keeps working exactly as before — the new fields are completely optional. Tip: Long-press (or pull down on) any notification with a hero image to see it full-size!

Take Control of Your Notification History This update brings the ability to manage your notification history, plus important reliability fixes that keep you connected after your phone $ Delete Notification History You asked, we delivered! Full control over your notification history: - Swipe to Delete: Remove any notification from your history with a simple swipe - Clear All History: Start fresh with one tap from the toolbar menu - Works Offline: Deletions take effect instantly, even without a connection Rock-Solid Reconnection No more phantom "No Internet Connection" errors after your phone has been in your pocket: - Background Recovery: The app now properly reconnects to your server after being in the background for extended periods - Instant Resume: Open the app and your watches load immediately, every time Server Mode Reliability For users running changedetection.io behind authentication proxies: - Fixed: Deleting and pausing watches now works correctly behind Cloudflare Zero Trust, Authelia, and other auth proxies - Consistent Auth: All server operations now properly include your custom authentication headers Why You'll Love This Update - Clean History: Keep only the notifications that matter to you - Always Connected: Trust that your server connection is solid, even after hours in the background - Just Works: Authentication flows are now bulletproof across every action Questions, comments, concerns? Write us at notify.pingie.com

In our first release for 2026 in server mode we now support custom headers! This update solves the #1 request for self-hosted users: protecting your server! You can now authenticate with instances hidden behind Cloudflare Zero Trust, Authelia, or other security proxies.

New onboarding explains what each mode does—Server, Local, or Notification Only—plus clearer privacy info.

Enhancements for notification history

Smarter Shortcuts & Bulletproof Connectivity Your Automation Superpowers Just Got an Upgrade! This update brings a massive boost to Shortcuts automation and reliability improvements that make the app feel rock-solid from the moment you open it. Shortcut Intelligence: All Your Data, Instantly We've supercharged the "Get Notification History" shortcut action! - Formatted Text Summary: Get a beautiful, human-readable summary of any notification instantly. Perfect for saving to Notes, sending to Slack, or emailing to your team. No more assembling variables piece by piece! - Complete JSON Output: Power users, rejoice! Extract the raw, complete data structure in one go for your complex scripts and automations. - Zero Friction: Whether you need a quick summary or deep data, it's now just one tap away. Bulletproof Connectivity We've completely re-engineered how the app handles network connections on launch. - No More False Alarms: Say goodbye to that pesky "No Internet Connection" error flashing when you open the app. We now intelligently manage connection checks to ensure we only alert you when there's a *real* problem. - Instant Resume: The app now seamlessly picks up right where it left off, even if your network was spotty in the background. Monitor on Your Schedule By popular demand, we've added extended monitoring intervals for those sites that don't change often. - New Multi-Day Options: Now you can set checks for every 2, 3, 5, or 7 days. - Save Battery & Data: Perfect for checking weekly circulars, monthly reports, or slow-moving blogs without wasting resources on hourly checks. Server Mode: Better Together For our power users running their own backend: - Enhanced Compatibility: We've improved support for the latest `changedetection.io` API features. - Smarter Parsing: The app is now more robust when handling complex API responses, ensuring your watch list loads reliably every single time. Why You'll Love This Update - Automate Faster: Build powerful workflows in half the time with the new Shortcut outputs. - Peace of Mind: Trust that your connection status is accurate and your checks are running exactly when needed. - More Control: Match your monitoring schedule to the real-world pace of the web. Pro Tip: Try the new "Formatted Text" output in Shortcuts to create a daily "Morning Briefing" note of all your overnight alerts!

Create Perfect Notifications in Seconds - No Code Required! Say goodbye to copying URLs and wrestling with JSON syntax! The all-new Visual Notification Builder makes creating custom webhooks as easy as filling out a form. See exactly what your notification will look like before you send it, generate ready-to-use code, and test instantly - all from within the app. Interactive Notification Builder Building webhook notifications has never been this easy: - Live Preview: See exactly how your notification will appear on your device - what you build is what you get - Smart Form Fields: Clear labels and helpful tips guide you through each option - Real-Time Validation: Instant feedback prevents errors before you send Code Generation Made Simple No more guessing API syntax - we generate perfect code for you: - JSON Payload: Copy-ready JSON with your actual values - CURL Command: Complete command-line example with your device URL and token - JavaScript Fetch: Ready-to-paste code for web integrations - One-Tap Copy: Each example has its own copy button with visual feedback - Dynamic Updates: All code updates in real-time as you type Built for Everyone Whether you're a developer or just getting started: - Beginners: Visual builder eliminates technical barriers - just fill in the blanks - Developers: Generated code examples speed up integration - Teams: Share working notification configs with screenshots - Automation Enthusiasts: Perfect your notifications before adding them to workflows Where to Find It 1. Open Notify → Settings 2. Scroll to "Send Other Notifications" 3. Tap "Notification Builder" to expand 4. Start building your perfect notification!

Add a notification URL to support upcoming features Additional memory optimizations

Device Groups Reimagined & Performance Boost Seamless Group Management + Blazing Fast Performance for Power Users! This update transforms Device Groups into a powerhouse collaboration tool while delivering massive performance improvements for users monitoring 50+ websites. Your monitoring just got faster, smarter, and more connected! Device Groups - Now with QR Magic! Managing device groups has never been easier or more intuitive: Instant QR Sharing: Share groups instantly with beautiful QR codes displayed right in the app Scan to Add Members: Group owners can now add members by scanning their device QR code - no more typing long tokens! Visual Group Creation: See your group's QR code immediately when created - ready to share Streamlined Experience: QR codes appear inline - no popups, no extra taps, just seamless sharing One URL, Multiple Devices: Send notifications to your entire family, team, or all your personal devices with a single webhook URL Turbocharged Performance for Power Monitors Monitoring 50+ websites? This update is your game-changer: 10x Faster Check Processing: Optimized algorithms handle large check volumes with incredible efficiency Smooth Scrolling: No more lag when browsing through extensive check lists Instant Updates: See changes reflected immediately, even with hundreds of active monitors Memory Optimized: Reduced memory footprint for users with extensive monitoring setups Background Excellence: Enhanced background processing ensures nothing is missed Enhanced User Experience Small touches that make a big difference: Helpful Context: New explanatory text throughout Device Groups explains features clearly Smart Defaults: QR codes display automatically where they're most useful Professional Polish: Cleaner layouts and improved visual hierarchy Intuitive Flow: Reduced clicks needed for common actions Why You'll Love This Update Connect Instantly: QR codes make sharing groups as easy as pointing your camera Scale Confidently: Monitor hundreds of sites without performance concerns Collaborate Effortlessly: Perfect for families sharing shopping deals, teams tracking deployments, or managing multiple personal devices Work Smarter: Streamlined workflows save time and reduce complexity Pro Tip: Create a family Device Group and share the QR code at your next gathering - everyone can join in seconds and start receiving deal alerts together!

Better organization for power users: We've redesigned how notifications work for Sites and Feeds monitoring. Each source now has its own notification stream, making it easier to track what matters most and reduce notification noise. Custom icons for Webhooks: You can now set custom icons for any Webhook. This is a great way to group notifications or have an icon to visually indicate what service sent the notification. CSS selector reintroduced: Now more advanced and allows customizations after adding! High-resolution feed and site icons: We've reworked the feed and site icon generator to pull high-resolution images for a cleaner, sharper look. Enhanced the Send Notification Shortcut Added the ability to turn off local notifications for server checks Added MDM capabilities to automatically join Enterprise groups (More at https://notifiy.pingie.com) v5.10.10 - Fixed API bug with changedetection.io

Better organization for power users: We've redesigned how notifications work for Sites and Feeds monitoring. Each source now has its own notification stream, making it easier to track what matters most and reduce notification noise. Custom icons for Webhooks: You can now set custom icons for any Webhook. This is a great way to group notifications or have an icon to visually indicate what service sent the notification. CSS selector reintroduced: Now more advanced and allows customizations after adding! High-resolution feed and site icons: We've reworked the feed and site icon generator to pull high-resolution images for a cleaner, sharper look. Enhanced the Send Notification Shortcut Added the ability to turn off local notifications for server checks Added MDM capabilities to automatically join Enterprise groups (More at https://notifiy.pingie.com)

Better organization for power users: We've redesigned how notifications work for Sites and Feeds monitoring. Each source now has its own notification stream, making it easier to track what matters most and reduce notification noise. Custom icons for Webhooks: You can now set custom icons for any Webhook. This is a great way to group notifications or have an icon to visually indicate what service sent the notification. CSS selector reintroduced: Now more advanced and allows customizations after adding! High-resolution feed and site icons: We've reworked the feed and site icon generator to pull high-resolution images for a cleaner, sharper look. v 5.10.07 - Enhanced the Send Notification Shortcut

Better organization for power users: We've redesigned how notifications work for Sites and Feeds monitoring. Each source now has its own notification stream, making it easier to track what matters most and reduce notification noise. Custom icons for Webhooks: You can now set custom icons for any Webhook. This is a great way to group notifications or have an icon to visually indicate what service sent the notification. CSS selector reintroduced: Now more advanced and allows customizations after adding! High-resolution feed and site icons: We've reworked the feed and site icon generator to pull high-resolution images for a cleaner, sharper look.

Better organization for power users: We've redesigned how notifications work for Sites and Feeds monitoring. Each source now has its own notification stream, making it easier to track what matters most and reduce notification noise. Introducing Smart Summaries: Using the power of Apple Intelligence and private device processing you can now get local summaries of site changes! Fixed a bug related to currency special characters that could crash the app.

Better organization for power users: We've redesigned how notifications work for Sites and Feeds monitoring. Each source now has its own notification stream, making it easier to track what matters most and reduce notification noise. Introducing Smart Summaries: Using the power of Apple Intelligence and private device processing you can now get local summaries of site changes!

We're excited to introduce comprehensive feed monitoring! Now you can track updates from your favorite blogs, news sites, and any content that provides RSS, Atom, or JSON feeds. The local web monitoring engine was updated and removed legacy CSS monitors and added changes to notification histories. We've also completely rebuilt the foundation to deliver rock-solid reliability and smarter feed monitoring. This is the update you've been waiting for! Also lastly introducing Liquid Glass!

We're excited to introduce comprehensive feed monitoring! Now you can track updates from your favorite blogs, news sites, and any content that provides RSS, Atom, or JSON feeds. The local web monitoring engine was updated and removed legacy CSS monitors. We've also completely rebuilt the foundation to deliver rock-solid reliability and smarter feed monitoring. This is the update you've been waiting for!