Notifications Center

Stay informed with real-time alerts

The Notifications Center keeps you informed of important events, unusual activity, and custom alert triggers in real-time.

Availability: Gamma plan and higher ($59/month+)

What Are Notifications?

Notifications are real-time alerts delivered when:

Custom alerts are triggered
Unusual options activity is detected on watchlist stocks
Significant market events occur
System updates or important announcements

Notification Types

Type	Description	Frequency
Custom Alerts	Your configured alert rules trigger	As triggered
Unusual Activity	ML-flagged trades on watchlist	Real-time
Whale Trades	$500K+ trades on watchlist	Real-time
System Updates	Platform announcements	Occasional
Account	Subscription, billing, API limits	As needed

Accessing Notifications

Bell Icon (Top Right)

Bell icon in navigation bar
Red badge shows unread count
Click to open notifications panel
Dropdown shows recent notifications

Notifications Page

Navigate to Notifications from the menu:

Full list of all notifications
Filter by type and date
Mark as read/unread
Bulk actions

Notification Channels

In-App Notifications

Always enabled - appear in the platform:

Bell icon badge
Dropdown panel
Notifications page
Real-time updates via WebSocket

Email Notifications

Optional - sent to your email:

Immediate delivery
Configurable per alert
Daily digest option
Unsubscribe anytime

SMS Notifications

Optional - text messages:

Immediate delivery
Requires phone number verification
Configurable per alert
Standard SMS rates may apply

Push Notifications

Mobile apps - iOS and Android:

Instant delivery
Lock screen alerts
Badge counts
Tap to open app

Slack Integration

Optional - send to Slack channel:

Real-time delivery
Custom webhook URL
Formatted messages
Thread support

Discord Integration

Optional - send to Discord server:

Real-time delivery
Custom webhook URL
Embed formatting
Channel routing

Webhook Integration

Vega plan - send to your endpoint:

JSON payload
Custom processing
Integration with your systems
10-second timeout

Managing Notifications

Notification List

Each notification shows:

Element	Description
Icon	Type indicator (alert, unusual, system)
Title	Brief description
Details	Trade info, alert criteria, etc.
Timestamp	When it occurred
Status	Read/Unread
Actions	View, Mark Read, Delete

Filtering

Filter notifications by:

Type: Custom alerts, unusual activity, system
Date: Today, last 7 days, last 30 days, custom
Status: All, unread, read
Symbol: Specific stock

Bulk Actions

Select multiple notifications:

Mark all as read
Delete selected
Export to CSV (Vega plan)

Notification Settings

Global Settings

Access: Account → Notifications Settings

Setting	Options
Enable Notifications	On/Off toggle
Channels	Email, SMS, Push, Slack, Discord, Webhook
Quiet Hours	Disable during specific hours
Frequency	Real-time, Digest (hourly, daily)
Sound	Enable/disable notification sounds

Per-Alert Settings

Each custom alert can have different notification settings:

Channels: Choose which channels to use
Cooldown: Minimum time between notifications
Priority: High (always notify) or Normal (respect quiet hours)

Quiet Hours

Prevent notifications during specific times:

Configuration

Go to Notifications Settings
Enable “Quiet Hours”
Set start time (e.g., 10:00 PM)
Set end time (e.g., 7:00 AM)
Choose days of week
Save settings

Exceptions

High priority alerts: Always delivered
Critical system alerts: Always delivered
In-app notifications: Still visible (no sound)

Notification Delivery

Real-Time Delivery

WebSocket connection for instant updates:

Sub-second latency
No polling required
Automatic reconnection
Battery efficient

Delivery Guarantee

Best effort delivery:

Most notifications delivered instantly
Some may be delayed during high volume
Duplicate prevention
Retry logic for failed deliveries

Delivery Status

Track delivery status:

Sent: Successfully delivered
Pending: In queue
Failed: Delivery failed (check settings)
Throttled: Rate limit reached

Mobile Push Notifications

iOS Setup

Download Optionomics app from App Store
Log in to your account
Allow notifications when prompted
Configure in Settings → Notifications

Android Setup

Download Optionomics app from Play Store
Log in to your account
Allow notifications when prompted
Configure in Settings → Notifications

Push Notification Features

Lock screen: See alerts without unlocking
Badge count: Unread notification count
Sounds: Custom notification sounds
Vibration: Haptic feedback
Rich notifications: Trade details in notification
Actions: Mark read, view, dismiss

Notification Examples

Custom Alert Triggered

🔔 Custom Alert: AAPL Whale Trade

Alert: "AAPL Large Calls"
Symbol: AAPL
Type: Call
Strike: $180
Premium: $750,000
Unusual Score: 92
Side: Above Ask (AA)

Triggered at: 2:45 PM EST
View Details →

Unusual Activity Detected

⚠️ Unusual Activity: TSLA

Type: Aggressive Call Buying
Strike: $250
Premium: $1,200,000
Unusual Score: 88
DTE: 14 days

Detected at: 11:23 AM EST
View Flow →

Whale Trade Alert

🐋 Whale Trade: NVDA

Type: Put
Strike: $500
Premium: $2,500,000
Size: 5,000 contracts
Side: At Ask (A)

Executed at: 3:15 PM EST
View Details →

Best Practices

Do’s ✅

Configure channels wisely: Use SMS for critical alerts only
Set cooldowns: Prevent alert fatigue (30 min minimum)
Use quiet hours: Respect your sleep schedule
Prioritize alerts: Not all alerts need all channels
Check regularly: Review notifications daily
Clean up: Mark as read or delete old notifications
Test alerts: Verify delivery before relying on them

Don’ts ❌

Don’t enable all channels: Too many notifications = noise
Don’t set cooldown too short: You’ll get overwhelmed
Don’t ignore unread count: Important signals may be missed
Don’t disable all notifications: You’ll miss opportunities
Don’t forget to update phone number: SMS won’t work
Don’t share webhook URLs: Security risk
Don’t set unrealistic criteria: Too many false positives

Notification Limits

Rate Limits

To prevent spam and ensure quality:

Plan	Max Notifications/Hour	Max Notifications/Day
Gamma	50	500
Theta	100	1,000
Vega	200	2,000

Note: Limits are per channel. If limit reached, oldest notifications may be dropped.

SMS Limits

Additional limits for SMS:

Gamma: 25 SMS/day
Theta: 50 SMS/day
Vega: 100 SMS/day

Overage: Additional SMS may incur charges

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Notifications

Check these items:

✅ Notifications enabled in settings
✅ Alert is active (not paused)
✅ Channels are configured correctly
✅ Not in quiet hours
✅ Phone number verified (for SMS)
✅ Email not in spam folder
✅ Push notifications allowed (mobile)
✅ Not at rate limit

Delayed Notifications

Possible causes:

High platform volume
Network connectivity issues
Email server delays
SMS carrier delays
Mobile app not running (push)

Solutions:

Check internet connection
Restart mobile app
Verify webhook endpoint (Vega)
Contact support if persistent

Duplicate Notifications