Group Notifications in the Expand App

Staying informed and engaged with the Monroe Institute's Expand app is easier when you have the right notifications set up. Follow these simple steps to customize your notifications and stay updated with the latest content and group activities. Each step is illustrated with an image for your convenience.

1. Open the Expand App on Your Device

Launch the Expand app from your home screen or app drawer.

2. Tap on the Group Option

At the bottom of the main screen, find and tap on the "Group" option, represented by the three people icon.

3. Select Your Desired Group

Browse through your available groups and select the one for which you wish to set notifications.

4. Tap on the Filter Icon

In the top right corner of the group page, tap on the filter icon to access notification settings.

5. Turn on Desired Notifications

Toggle the switches to turn on the notifications you want to receive. You can choose to be notified about new posts, comments, events, and more.

By following these steps, you can ensure that you stay connected and updated with the activities in your chosen groups within the Expand app. Adjusting these settings helps you receive the most relevant notifications without overwhelming your device.

Now; if your Expand app settings are correct, and still not receiving notifications, then you will need to verify your device's notifications settings, check the following general guide on how to do it.

Managing Notifications on iPhone and Android

To further control your notifications, you can adjust settings directly from your device’s operating system. This can help you manage how the notifications from the Expand app appear on your phone.

iPhone Notification Settings

1. Open Settings: Go to your iPhone's home screen and tap on the "Settings" app.

2. Notifications: Scroll down and tap on "Notifications."

3. Find Expand App: In the list of apps, find and select the Expand app.

4. Customize Alerts: Here you can customize several settings:

    - Allow Notifications: Toggle this switch to allow or disallow notifications from the app.

- Alert Style: Choose where you want the notifications to appear (Lock Screen, Notification Center, Banners).

   - Sounds: Enable or disable notification sounds.

   - Badges: Turn on or off the app icon badges.

   - Notification Grouping: Choose how notifications are grouped together.

Android Notification Settings

    1. Open Settings: Access the "Settings" app on your Android device.

2. Apps & Notifications: Tap on "Apps & Notifications" (this might vary slightly depending on your device).

    3. See All Apps: Tap on "See all apps" or a similar option to view the list of installed apps.

    4. Find Expand App: Scroll down and select the Expand app.

    5. Notifications: Tap on "Notifications."

    6. Customize Notifications: Adjust the settings as needed:

    - Allow Notifications: Turn on or off notifications for the app. 

- Notification Channels: Some apps categorize notifications into channels (e.g., reminders, updates). You can manage each channel separately.

   - Importance: Set the importance level of notifications (Urgent, High, Medium, Low).

   - Sound and Vibration: Enable or disable sound and vibration for notifications.

   - Lock Screen: Decide whether notifications are shown on the lock screen.

By customizing your notification settings both within the Monroe Institute Expand app and through your device's system settings, you can ensure that you receive the most relevant and timely alerts without unnecessary interruptions.