How can I receive notifications from Holidu on my device?

Stay informed about your bookings, payouts, and important business events by enabling mobile notifications in the Holidu app. This comprehensive guide explains how to download the app, set up and customize notifications, and discover what's new in your host dashboard.

Download and update the Holidu app

To begin receiving notifications, you first need to download the latest version of the Holidu app on your mobile device.

• Visit host.holidu.com/app — you'll be automatically directed to the correct app store for your device (Google Play for Android devices or App Store for iOS devices)
• Download the Holidu app to your phone or tablet
• Make sure the app is updated to the latest version to access all notification features and new functionality

Open the Holidu app and access notification settings

Once you have downloaded and installed the app, follow these steps to customize your notification preferences.

1. Launch the Holidu app on your phone or tablet
2. Tap the More menu located in the bottom-right corner of the app screen
3. In the More menu, tap Notification settings to access your notification preferences

Customize your notification preferences

The Holidu app allows you to control which types of notifications you receive. You can enable or disable notifications for different event types using simple toggle switches.

You can manage notifications for the following events:

• Payouts — receive alerts when payments are processed to your account
• Booking confirmations — get notified when a new booking is confirmed
• Booking cancellations — receive alerts when a guest cancels a reservation
• Booking modifications — be informed when a guest changes their booking details
• Opportunities to optimize your listing — get suggestions for improving your property's visibility and performance

Simply use the toggles next to each notification type to enable or disable the ones that are most important to your property management workflow.

Set timing for arrival and departure notifications

Manage when you receive guest arrival and departure reminders by customizing the advance notice period within your notification settings.

Within the Notification settings menu, you can choose when you want to be reminded of guest arrivals and departures. Select your preferred timing options, such as 1 day, 3 days, or 7 days in advance. You can select multiple reminders for each event to receive notifications at different intervals before check-in or check-out.

Discover what's new in the Holidu app

The Holidu app is continuously updated with new features and improvements to help you manage your hosting business more effectively.

• Recent updates and features are gathered in the More section, making everything easier to find and access
• Key upcoming features are highlighted in the bottom navigation bar, putting them within easy reach so you don't miss important tools and updates

To stay updated with the latest features, keep your app updated to the latest version and review the More menu regularly for announcements about new functionality.

Important considerations for notification management

Keep these important points in mind when managing your Holidu notifications.

• Notification settings are always located under the More menu in the current app version
• Critical communications including booking confirmations, cancellations, modifications, and listing opportunities are also sent by email to your registered Holidu account address
• For complete visibility and to ensure you don't miss any important information, check both your app notifications and your email regularly

Best practices for managing your notifications

Follow these recommendations to get the most out of Holidu notifications and stay organized as a host.

• Keep the app updated to the latest version so you can use all new navigation features and options
• Review your notification preferences after each app update — new notification options may have been added that could be relevant to your property management
• Customize your notification timing based on your property's check-in and check-out schedule for optimal guest communication
• Enable notifications for opportunities to optimize your listing to stay informed about ways to improve your property's performance
• Check your email inbox regularly in addition to app notifications to ensure you don't miss critical updates about your bookings and account

Troubleshooting common notification issues

If you're not receiving notifications from Holidu, try these troubleshooting steps.

• Verify that your notification settings are enabled in the app under More > Notification settings
• Check your device's system settings to ensure you have granted the Holidu app permission to send notifications
• Make sure your Holidu app is updated to the latest version from your device's app store
• Restart your device to refresh app permissions and connections
• If issues persist, consider reinstalling the Holidu app to ensure all notification features are properly configured

Getting additional support

For additional assistance with notifications or other features of the Holidu app, contact the Holidu support team through your app or visit the help center for more information about managing your host account.