Notification blocker

What is the Notification Blocker?

The Notification Blocker is a SafetyMode setting that prevents apps you've disabled from the home screen from sending notifications. This means your child won’t see alerts or reminders from apps they can’t use.

How do I turn the Notification Blocker on or off?

On the Other Phone:

1. Scroll to the bottom of the homescreen and tap Settings.

2. Select SafetyMode Settings, then enter your Parent Password.

3. Tap Settings.

4. Use the toggle to Notifications on or off in the Blocks section

Do notifications stop completely when the blocker is enabled?

Yes. Once enabled, notifications from disabled apps are completely hidden - your child won’t see banners, pop-ups, or sounds from those apps.

Can my child change the Notification Blocker settings?

No. Only parents with the SafetyMode password can adjust the Notification Blocker. Children can’t change these settings from their phone.

What happens if I turn the blocker off?

If the Notification Blocker is off, your child will still see incoming notifications from disabled apps, but they won’t be able to open or use those apps.

Can I manage the Notification Blocker over the web?

Partly. By logging into SafetyMode.com, you can set which apps appear on your child’s home screen. If you disable an app remotely, the Notification Blocker will also prevent that app from sending notifications - without you needing to access the phone directly.

Why am I still seeing notifications from a blocked app?

This usually means the Notification Blocker hasn’t been turned on, or the app hasn’t been fully disabled from the home screen. Re-enter SafetyMode settings, check the Notification Blocker toggle, and make sure the app is removed from the home screen.