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Hona Mobile App Push Notifications

How to setup Hona Mobile App Push Notifications

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Written by Marc Christiansen
Updated over 2 months ago

This page provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Hona app and enabling push notifications on both Apple and Android devices. It guides users through adding the app to their home screen, logging in, and customizing notification settings.


Setup For Apple Devices

Follow these steps to install the Hona app and set up push notifications:

Step 1: Install the Hona App

  1. On your mobile device browser go to app.hona.com.

  2. Tap the More Actions button at the bottom of your screen.

  3. Scroll down and select Add to Home Screen.

  4. (Optional) You can name the app anything you'd like, but we recommend keeping it as Hona. Tap Add.

  5. Go to your home screen and open the newly installed app.

  6. Log in using your Hona credentials.

Note: This app will remain on one of your home screens unless manually removed.

Step 2: Enable Push Notifications

  1. Once logged in, navigate to the home screen (Projects page).

  2. At the top of the page, you’ll see the Push Notifications section.

  3. Tap the Notify Me button.

  4. When prompted, tap Allow to enable notifications.

  5. To customize notifications, go to:

    • Company Settings in the left navigation bar, OR

    • Tap the Messages button on the Projects page and select Notification Settings.

  6. Scroll through the notification types and ensure that the Push toggle is enabled for the notifications you want to receive. Some notifications may not support push alerts.


Setup For Android Devices

Setting up Hona on Android is similar to Apple. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Install the Hona App

  1. Open your device’s browser and navigate to app.hona.com.

  2. Add the app to your home screen.

  3. Launch the newly added Hona app.

  4. Log in with your regular Hona credentials.

Step 2: Enable Push Notifications

  1. On the Projects page, tap Push Notifications at the top.

  2. Tap Notify Me and then Allow when prompted.

  3. Access the notification settings by:

    • Navigating to Company Settings, OR

    • Tapping the Messages button on the Projects page and selecting Notification Settings.

  4. Scroll through and ensure the Push toggle is enabled for relevant notifications.


Examples of Notifications

Note: By default push notifications will be enabled for the below features for all projects. You can adjust or filter the notifications you receive in your notification settings

  • Two-Way Messages (from clients, regardless of project association)

  • Form Submissions

  • Document Signings

  • Review Submissions

  • NPS Submissions

Example of a Push Notification:


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What should I do if I'm not receiving mobile push notifications?

A: Here are a few things to try...

  1. Check Phone Settings: Ensure push notifications are enabled for the Hona app in your phone’s settings.

  2. Hona App Settings: In the Hona app, confirm the specific notification types you want are turned on.

  3. User Account: Your org administrator must create a Hona user account for you to receive notifications. If integrating with a case management system (CMS), make sure your Hona user email matches your CMS email for role-specific filters to work.

Q: Can I customize which notifications I receive?

A: Absolutely! You can customize your notifications by navigating to the notification settings in the app. From there, you can choose which types of notifications you'd like to receive and adjust their priority levels to best suit your needs.

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