Swarm has a versatile and customizable notification system, which will help you stay up-to-date with desired information. From social interactions to personalized recommendations, our notifications ensure you never miss out on exciting discoveries and updates. Here's what you need to know to tailor your notification preferences and make the most of your Foursquare experience.
Types of Notifications:
- Check-in: Get notified when your friends check-in, with adjustable settings for proximity-based alerts.
- General: Stay informed with check-in reminders, app updates, and a summary of your place visit history.
- Game: Track your progress in mayorships and earn coins.
- Social: Receive notifications for friend requests, comments on your activities, direct messages, and likes from your network.
Adjusting Notification Preferences:
To customize your notification settings, follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to the "Me" tab.
- Tap the settings wheel icon.
- Select "Notifications."
From here, you can fine-tune the types of notifications you wish to receive, ensuring they align with your interests and preferences.
Side Notes:
- Ensure you've enabled notifications for Swarm on your device settings to receive alerts. Navigate to Settings > Notifications > Allow Notifications for Swarm app.
- To receive location-based notifications, grant Swarm access to your device's location settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Swarm > Select "Always."
- Android: Swarm Settings > Location Settings > Ensure "Location Services" is checked for the Swarm app.
- Don't worry about battery drain! Our location-based notifications are optimized to consume minimal battery power, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Explore, engage, and stay informed with Foursquare's comprehensive notification system. Tailor your settings to receive relevant updates and make every experience memorable and rewarding.
Tips:
Tips on Foursquare are your way of sharing insights with the community, offering recommendations, or cautioning against certain experiences. Imagine it as sharing insider knowledge with a friend to enhance their visit. Here's how to make the most of tips:
Adding a Tip:
- Navigate to a place page in the mobile app.
- Tap the "Add a tip" sign.
- Share your wisdom and upload a photo for future visitors.
- You can also access your visited places on your timeline to leave tips easily.
Editing a Tip:
- Find the tip you want to modify and click 'Edit.'
- Currently, you can edit tips via the web (City Guide).
Deleting a Tip:
- Visit your profile page, locate the tips section, and choose to remove any tips you may have left.
Tip Voting:
- Upvoting: Express agreement or appreciation for a tip you like.
- Downvoting: Reserved for outdated or offensive content, not personal preferences. Downvote responsibly; provide accurate reasons for a constructive community.
Public Visibility:
- Remember, all your written tips and attached photos are viewable by the public.
- Ensure your tips contribute positively to the community.
If you encounter any issues with leveling or have questions, comments, or concerns, please submit a ticket via our Portal. Let's make Foursquare a space where everyone benefits from shared experiences!
Reporting inappropriate tips:
Reporting inappropriate content on Foursquare is a crucial step in maintaining a positive and helpful community.