Notification settings are facility-level — they apply to all users in the facility. Individual user notification preferences are not currently supported.
Notification categories
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Alerts | Real-time notifications during surgical cases — milestone recordings, status changes, flag detections |
| Schedule Alerts | Scheduling and timing notifications — late starts, schedule changes, block conflicts |
| Tray Management | Device rep coordination — tray confirmation requests, delivery updates, reminder triggers |
| Reports & Summaries | Scheduled reports — daily summaries, weekly analytics digests, monthly scorecards |
Per-notification controls
Each notification type has:- Enable/Disable toggle — animated slide switch (blue when enabled)
- Channel checkboxes (visible when enabled):
- Push — mobile push notification (iOS app)
- In-App — notification badge within the web platform
- Email — email delivery
How settings are stored
Notification settings are facility-level — they apply to all users in the facility. When a new facility is created, settings are seeded from the global notification template with sensible defaults. Changes save automatically with a brief loading spinner on the individual notification.Channel comparison
| Channel | Best for | Latency |
|---|---|---|
| Push | Time-sensitive alerts (late starts, flag detections) | Immediate |
| In-App | Action items to review when next in the platform | Next login |
| Summaries, reports, and items for offline review | Minutes |
FAQ
Why aren't push notifications arriving?
Why aren't push notifications arriving?
Ensure the ORbit iOS app is installed and notifications are enabled in device settings. Push notifications require an active Supabase Auth session on the device.
Can different users get different notifications?
Can different users get different notifications?
Currently, notification settings are facility-wide. All users in the facility receive the same notification types through the enabled channels. Per-user preferences may be added in a future release.
Next steps
Users
Manage who receives notifications.
Settings overview
Return to the full settings list.