Fine-tune notifications

People must be able to do their work and not be disturbed by Matrix. In times of digital distraction, we all need to learn how notifications should be adapted step by step in a meaningful way.

Scenario 1:

When writing a proposal for a research project and the deadline is approaching, colleagues send notifications when a discussion starts. Notifications in this room are intended to draw attention and will be set accordingly…

Scenario 2:

When in a room whose main purpose is to inform about new scientific papers and other interesting things from time to time, turn off the notifications. Remember to enter the room from time to time, or get notified aloud only when your name is mentioned in the discussion.

Global settings

Settings > Notifications

Here experiences must be made if necessary, which help with the estimate, which notifications one really needs promptly and when a back-and-forth-looking is sufficient.

See recommendations for first steps after first login

screenshot of the menu to select when to send notifications

Roomwise settings

When the mouse is moved over individual rooms in the room list, 3 grey dots appear on the right-hand edge for each room. After clicking on them, set up the notifications for each room individually.

Screenshot of the notification options in the room settings

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