How to set iPhone Smart Life notification to 'Persistent Notification'

2 min. readlast update: 07.02.2024

You can change the notifications on your iPhone from Temporary to Persistent.

Here is an explanation:
Temporary and persistent notifications on an iPhone refer to the duration and behavior of how notifications appear on your screen. Here are the key differences:

Temporary Notifications

  • Appearance Duration: Temporary notifications appear at the top of the screen for a few seconds and then automatically disappear.
  • User Interaction: These notifications do not require any action to dismiss them. If you miss a temporary notification, it can still be accessed in the Notification Center.
  • Use Case: Temporary notifications are useful for non-urgent alerts or information that you might not need to act on immediately.

Persistent Notifications

  • Appearance Duration: Persistent notifications remain on the screen until you manually dismiss them by swiping them away or interacting with them.
  • User Interaction: These notifications require an action from the user to be dismissed, ensuring that the user has seen them.
  • Use Case: Persistent notifications are ideal for important alerts or messages that require immediate attention and action.

How to Set Notification Style

  1. Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Notifications: Tap on "Notifications."
  3. Select App: Choose the Smart Life app for which you want to change the notification style.
  4. Notification Style: Tap on "Banner Style" and select either "Temporary" or "Persistent."

This distinction allows users to prioritize how they receive and interact with different types of notifications, ensuring that important information is less likely to be missed.

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