Overview: Push notifications help you stay updated on important actions, such as punch reminders, shift notifications, and time-off approvals. Follow the steps below to ensure push notifications are enabled for the Buddy Punch app on your device.
Instructions:
Enable on First Use
1. After you've downloaded the Buddy Punch app, you'll need to log in with the username/password provided by your employer. (Left image below)
2. Once logged in, you should receive a message asking if you'd like to allow notifications from Buddy Punch - select Allow. (Right image below)
3. Once allowed, you can then start receiving push notifications.
Enable Push Notifications on Android
If you accidentally disabled push notifications the first time using Buddy Punch, you can still enable push notifications through your device settings by following these steps:
Open Settings on your device.
Tap Apps (or Applications, depending on your device).
Scroll down and select Buddy Punch from the list.
Tap Notifications.
Ensure Allow Notifications is toggled ON.
Re-launch the Buddy Punch app.
The terms used above may vary slightly depending on your device, but the overall process for each Android device is about the same.
Enable Push Notifications on iPhone & iPad
If you accidentally disabled push notifications the first time using Buddy Punch, you can still enable push notifications through your device settings by following these steps:
Open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap Buddy Punch.
Select Notifications.
Toggle Allow Notifications to the ON position.
Re-launch the Buddy Punch app.
The terms used above may vary slightly depending on your device, but the overall process for each iOS device is about the same.
FAQ
Q: Do I have to have the Buddy Punch app installed to receive push notifications?
A: Yes, the Buddy Punch will need to be installed and have been logged into at least once to receive a push notification.
Q: Can I receive push notifications if the Buddy Punch app is closed?
A: Yes, you can receive push notifications whether or not the Buddy Punch app is open.