Will I still receive motion notifications when the app is closed or in the background?
Yes, you will continue to receive motion notifications even when the Vico Nature app is closed or running in the background. The camera operates independently of the app, and notifications are sent directly from the server to your phone rather than through the app itself.
Here's how it works:
- Camera Operation: The camera will detect motion and record videos even when the app is not open.
- Notification Delivery: Push notifications are sent from the server directly to the phone and can be received regardless of whether the app is open, as long as the phone and the camera have an active internet connection.
- App Requirement: You don't need to keep the app open or actively running to receive alerts.
Important Notes:
- Live View Exception: When in live stream, the camera temporarily stops detecting motion, so no notifications will be sent during that time.
- Phone Settings Matter: Even though notifications work independently of the app state, your phone's notification settings must allow alerts from Vico Nature.
- Network Independent: Notifications are sent as long as both the phone and the camera are connected to the internet.
To ensure reliable notifications when the app is closed:
- Enable notifications for Vico Nature in your phone's settings.
- Allow the app to run in the background.
- Disable battery optimization for the Vico Nature app.
- Ensure motion detection and notifications are enabled in the camera settings.