The lock screen has been greatly improved over time on Android. Recently, Google announced that we can directly respond to notifications from the latter in Android N. Note that this is already possible on iOS, you can reply to sms/Messenger/WhatsApp/Skype directly from the lock screen, delete or mark an email as read and interact with any app that makes an effort to interact. main monitor.
But you should know that on Android this is already possible and as always thanks to an app where we can do it. We offer you a small tutorial to teach you all about it.
This app is Notifly, we have already told you at the beginning of May best apps. This app will allow you to view notifications wherever there are floating bubbles like a messenger, and when we say everywhere, especially on the lock screen.
There is a free version with ads and some inaccessible settings, but it will be more than enough. you can always Upgrade to paid version in-app (€1.19).
Granting Notification Permissions
After downloading the app, you need to be granted access to notifications. As in these cases when the application is first launched, you will be taken to the settings to enable this authorization.
Adjust settings for Notify compatible apps
After granting the permissions, you will return to the main application screen. The application in itself is really ergonomic, everything is done automatically. on this screen you will see all compatible apps.
Most of the time all email apps are supported as well as Gmail. You will then be able to choose the size and color of each notification bubble, as well as a number of other parameters for true customization.
Reply from Notify balloons
As soon as you receive a notification, you will have a bubble that will appear in the app’s color, even on the lock screen. Nothing could be easier to answer, press the balloon and a small window will open, you can do it. write your message directly in the custom field and send it with the little arrow. It’s really convenient and fast.
The app is very ergonomic, the use of Material Design and the fact that you can customize everything makes Notifly very pleasing to the eye, in short, really great app and very useful. Of course the ad can be a little intrusive, but it’s still okay.
Here you can now reply to your notifications directly from the lock screen. If you use the app, let us know about your experience, and if you know of other ways to respond from the lock screen, let us know in the comments.