What is a push notification?

[jw5745]

I have Arlo set up on a PC--I like it. But--can someone please explain to me, in non-techie terms to the extent possible, what exactly is a push notification?

I don't need to know how to enable or disable it, just want to know what it is, and what is used for.

[nicholshornlake · Accepted solution]

Push notifications let your application notify a user of new messages or events even when the user is not actively using your application. On Android devices, when a device receives a push notification, your application's icon and a message appear in the status bar.

[jguerdat]

In addition, it's only for mobile devices that use the app.  Won't work for a computer.

[jguerdat]

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jguerdat wrote:

In addition, it's only for mobile devices that use the app.  Won't work for a computer.

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Just read that MS is going to support Android app notifications on W10 and even allow you to answer/act on those notifications. Said to be availbel in an update, perhaps this summer.