Discord
A private Discord channel keeps alerts separate and searchable. Webhook messages can be muted or given channel-specific notification rules, but server and channel settings can override the mobile alert.
Prolific mobile notifications
Send Prolific notifications to your phone.
StudyChime can forward private study alerts from Chrome to mobile apps you already use. Choose Discord, Telegram, or Pushover and receive a phone notification when a visible study matches your settings.
The mobile app is the destination, not the monitor. Your computer still needs Chrome running with your signed-in Prolific studies page open.
How it works
Your computer monitors; your phone receives.
StudyChime runs in Chrome on the computer where you installed it. It observes the studies page you keep open and sends a message to your chosen provider when a visible study matches.
The provider's mobile app then creates the phone notification. StudyChime is not a standalone Prolific mobile app and cannot monitor studies from an iPhone or Android phone by itself.
What you need
- A computer running Chrome with StudyChime installed
- Your signed-in Prolific studies page left open
- Discord, Telegram, or Pushover installed on your phone
- Notification permission enabled for that mobile app
Setup
Connect a phone destination in four checks.
Pick the provider that already fits your routine, configure it privately, and confirm the full path with a test alert.
Choose a mobile provider
Use Discord if you want alerts in a private channel, Telegram if you prefer a bot conversation, or Pushover if you want a dedicated push-notification app.
Create the private destination
Create the webhook, bot chat, or Pushover application details required by that provider. Avoid public channels and shared communities.
Add and test the details
Enter the provider credentials in StudyChime Settings and send a test alert. Check both the desktop provider and the phone app before continuing.
Check phone notification settings
Allow notifications for the chosen app and review Focus, Do Not Disturb, battery-saving, and per-channel mute settings if tests arrive silently or late.
Practical details
Make mobile alerts reliable without making them noisy.
Delivery depends on both the provider configuration in Chrome and notification settings on the phone.
Telegram
A private chat with your own bot is lightweight and works across devices. You need the bot token and the correct chat ID, and you must start the bot before it can message you.
Pushover
Pushover is designed specifically for push notifications. It uses a user key plus an application token, making it a focused option when you do not want study alerts mixed into chat.
Delivery expectations
A successful StudyChime test proves the provider accepted the message, but phone operating systems can still delay or silence notifications. Review the app's mobile settings if the message appears without an alert.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Can I get Prolific notifications on iPhone or Android?
Yes, through the Discord, Telegram, or Pushover mobile app. StudyChime itself runs in Chrome on your computer and sends alerts to the mobile provider you configure.
Can my computer be turned off?
No. The computer running StudyChime must remain on, Chrome must be running, and the signed-in Prolific studies page must remain open for new studies to be observed.
Which phone notification method is best?
Discord suits private channel workflows, Telegram offers a simple bot chat, and Pushover offers a dedicated push-notification experience. The best choice is the private app you already check reliably.
Why did the message arrive without a phone alert?
The provider may have delivered the message while the phone silenced it. Check app notification permission, muted conversations, Focus or Do Not Disturb, battery optimisation, and channel-specific settings.
Can I send alerts to more than one phone?
Provider behaviour varies. A private Discord channel or Telegram destination may be visible on several signed-in devices, while Pushover uses the devices registered to your account. Keep every destination private.
Compare alert methods
Choose where StudyChime should notify you.
You can use one alert method or combine several. Each option still depends on the Prolific studies page being open in Chrome.
StudyChime is an independent Chrome extension and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Prolific. Questions about StudyChime can be sent tosupport@studychime.com.