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!

Added widget support so you can see recent notifications directly on your lock screen or home screen. Made migrations easier by correctly identifying the name of the device you are moving to or from. Improved Shortcuts: you can now send notifications from your device. This is especially useful if you want to trigger a local notification and alert a group, such as for battery alerts. Added a new help section for troubleshooting when your watches are not updating. Improved group management by fixing issues with missing groups.

Added a new in-app Help section for quick guidance Introduced support for Zapier and Make for easy automation with thousands of apps Improved local checks for more accurate and reliable monitoring Expanded webhook support with deeper integration options

Introducing Notification History! Missed a push notification? No problem! With rich notification history, you can easily review what you missed — and see exactly where the alert came from. Device Groups: Got more than one device? Now you can send alerts to a single URL and instantly notify all your devices — or just the ones you choose. Migration Support: Upgrading or replacing your device? Your device ID and token are now securely saved in iCloud Keychain. On first launch, you’ll be prompted to restore your old device ID, making setup effortless.

Introducing Device Groups! Have more than one device? Now you can send alerts to a single URL and instantly notify all your devices — or just the ones you select. Migration Support! Lose a device? Upgrade to a new device? Your device id and token are now saved to your iCloud Keychain, prompting you on first launch if you want to restore your old device id!

Refined local checks and updated the local push notification mechanism.

Enhanced local checking for non server users.

Notify Just Got More Powerful: Now with Push Notifications for Your Apps & Scripts! We’re excited to announce a major expansion of Notify beyond traditional website monitoring. Now, any script or web app can send push notifications directly to Notify. Cleaned up the onboarding for new Notify users

Notify Just Got More Powerful: Now with Push Notifications for Your Apps & Scripts! We’re excited to announce a major expansion of Notify beyond traditional website monitoring. Now, any script or web app can send push notifications directly to Notify. Fixed a network condition that could cause an app crash if the ChangeDetection server was offline.

Notify Just Got More Powerful: Now with Push Notifications for Your Apps & Scripts! We’re excited to announce a major expansion of Notify beyond traditional website monitoring. Now, any script or web app can send push notifications directly to Notify. Whether you’re running a background job, monitoring a custom script, or managing server-side tasks - Notify lets you instantly alert your team when something important happens. New Feature: Script & App Integration With just a simple API call, you can: Get real-time error alerts from scripts Trigger notifications based on app metrics or conditions Automate updates from your backend systems No more relying solely on uptime checks - Notify is now your all-purpose alerting platform.

Refined local checking