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Smart Gaming Notifications

Match & Play’s intelligent notification system keeps you informed without overwhelming you. Get the updates that matter, when they matter.

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Notification Types

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Core Notifications

Connection Updates
  • 🤝 New connection requests
  • ✅ Accepted connections
  • 💬 New messages
  • 🎮 Gaming invitations
  • 👥 Friend suggestions
Community Activity
  • 📢 Group announcements
  • 🎆 Event invitations
  • 🏆 Tournament updates
  • 📝 Squad formations

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Notification Settings

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Delivery Methods

Choose how you receive notifications:

In-App

  • Real-time alerts
  • Notification center
  • Badge counts
  • Sound alerts

Push

  • Mobile lock screen
  • Desktop browser
  • Smart grouping
  • Quick actions

Email

  • Daily digests
  • Weekly summaries
  • Important only
  • Custom schedule

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Customization Options

1

Access Settings

Go to Profile → Settings → Notifications
2

Choose Categories

Toggle notification types on/off:
  • Social updates
  • Gaming alerts
  • System messages
  • Marketing (optional)
3

Set Delivery Preferences

For each category, choose:
  • Delivery method(s)
  • Frequency
  • Priority level
  • Quiet hours
4

Fine-Tune Details

Customize specific alerts:
  • Friend priorities
  • Game preferences
  • Time windows
  • Sound options

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Smart Features

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Intelligent Grouping

Notifications are smartly bundled:
Instead of 10 separate alerts, get one summary: “5 friends are online and ready to play Apex Legends”
Grouping Logic:
  • Similar notification types
  • Time-based batching
  • Priority preservation
  • Context awareness

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Do Not Disturb

Focus on your game without interruptions:

Gaming Mode

Automatic DND When:
  • In competitive matches
  • Streaming/recording
  • In-game status detected
  • Custom game list
Override Options:
  • VIP contacts only
  • Emergency alerts
  • Squad invitations
  • Time-sensitive only

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Schedule Management

Set daily quiet periods:
  • Sleep schedule
  • Work hours
  • Study time
  • Family time
Notifications held until active hours

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Priority System

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Notification Priorities

Critical

  • Security alerts
  • Account issues
  • Urgent messages

High

  • Friend requests
  • Game invites
  • Squad activity

Normal

  • General updates
  • Community posts
  • Friend activity

Low

  • Suggestions
  • Marketing
  • Platform news

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Custom Priority Rules

Set your own priorities:
  • VIP friends always notify
  • Specific games get priority
  • Tournament alerts override DND
  • Squad messages prioritized

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Notification Center

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Managing Your Alerts

1

View All Notifications

Access the notification center from the bell icon
2

Filter and Sort

  • By type (social, gaming, system)
  • By date (today, this week, older)
  • By status (unread, read, archived)
  • By priority level
3

Bulk Actions

  • Mark all as read
  • Clear old notifications
  • Archive important ones
  • Delete unnecessary alerts

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Quick Actions

Respond without leaving the notification:
  • Accept/decline invites
  • Quick reply to messages
  • Join game sessions
  • View profiles

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Email Preferences

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Digest Options

Includes:
  • Friend activity summary
  • New connection requests
  • Unread messages count
  • Trending games
  • Scheduled reminders
Delivered at your preferred time
Reduce email clutter by using daily digests instead of individual emails for each notification

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Mobile Settings

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Push Notification Control

iOS Settings:
  1. Allow notifications in iOS Settings
  2. Choose alert style
  3. Enable/disable sounds
  4. Set badge app icon
  5. Configure lock screen
Android Settings:
  1. Enable in Android settings
  2. Set notification channels
  3. Configure importance
  4. Customize sounds
  5. LED/vibration options

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Battery Optimization

Some devices may delay notifications to save battery. Add Match & Play to battery optimization exceptions for real-time alerts.

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Advanced Settings

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Notification Rules

Create complex notification rules:

Rule Examples

  • IF friend plays Valorant AND I’m online THEN notify immediately
  • IF tournament starts in 1 hour THEN push notification
  • IF message contains “emergency” THEN override DND
  • IF 5+ friends online in same game THEN suggest squad

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API Webhooks

For power users:
  • Discord integration
  • Slack notifications
  • Custom webhooks
  • IFTTT support

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Best Practices

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Optimize Your Experience

Users who customize notifications report 75% higher satisfaction with Match & Play!
Tips:
  1. Start with fewer notifications
  2. Add more as needed
  3. Use quiet hours liberally
  4. Prioritize close friends
  5. Review settings monthly

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Troubleshooting

  • Check device permissions
  • Verify email address
  • Review notification settings
  • Check spam/promotions folder
  • Ensure not in DND mode
  • Use smart grouping
  • Set quiet hours
  • Reduce categories
  • Increase email digest frequency
  • Mute specific conversations
  • Check internet connection
  • Review battery settings
  • Update app version
  • Clear app cache
  • Contact support

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Next Steps

Privacy Settings

Control your privacy

Message Settings

Manage conversations

Profile Settings

Update your profile
Stay connected without the chaos. Let Match & Play’s smart notifications work for you!