Show Notification

In this section, we will guide you on how to use the Show Notification block.

Use Cases

This block is used to display notifications. It comes in handy when you need to show a notification at a specific step in your workflow. Besides displaying notifications, you can also play a sound to grab your attention.

Where is the Notification?

On macOS, it typically appears at the top-right corner of the screen. On Windows, it should appear at the bottom-right corner.

Here’s what it looks like on macOS:

Next, let’s see how to configure it.

Basic Configuration

To display a notification like the one above, configure it like this:

If Title is left blank, it will default to Tapicker, and Message is required.

Play Sound

If you want to play a sound along with the notification, provide the URL of an online audio file. You can also set the number of times it plays.

Online Audio

Here are a few online audio files you can test with:

https://www.tapicker.com/sounds/phone-ringtone.mp3
https://www.tapicker.com/sounds/nokia-ringtone.mp3
https://www.tapicker.com/sounds/game-over.mp3

Local Audio

In addition to online audio, you can also use local audio files.

On macOS, the file path looks like this:

file:///Users/admin/Downloads/phone-ringtone.mp3

On Windows, the file path looks like this:

file:///D:/Downloads/phone-ringtone.mp3

FAQ

Why can’t I display notifications?

First, check if your system has disabled browser notifications. Next, make sure to allow notifications in the settings.

Why can’t I play local audio?

First, ensure the file path is correct by trying to open it directly in the browser. If the path is correct, go to Manage Extensions -> Tapicker -> Details and enable the Allow access to file URLs option.

How do I pause the audio?

You can pause the audio by clicking the music icon in the toolbar at the top-right of the browser and clicking pause in the pop-up window. Alternatively, you can click the Tapicker icon directly.