Question 1

What is Pushbells?

Accepted Answer

Pushbells is a smart alert app that notifies you when conditions you care about are met — like price drops, product restocks, or exclusive deals.

Question 2

How do I create an alert?

Accepted Answer

Scan a QR code with the app's built-in scanner or tap the alert button on participating websites, then set your conditions.

Question 3

Is the app free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the app is free to download and use. Free accounts can create up to 5 active alerts. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited alerts and priority notifications.

Question 4

What platforms is Pushbells available on?

Accepted Answer

Pushbells is available on iOS (iPhone) and Android via the App Store and Google Play.

Question 5

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No. The app works without sign-in — a guest profile is created automatically so you can start creating alerts right away.

Question 6

Why should I sign in?

Accepted Answer

Signing in with Google or Apple lets you sync your alerts across multiple devices.

Question 7

Can I sign in later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can upgrade from guest to signed-in anytime while keeping all your existing alerts.

Question 8

How do I sign out?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Account tab and select 'Logout'.

Question 9

How do notifications work?

Accepted Answer

Pushbells monitors your alert conditions in the background and sends you a push notification the moment they are met.

Question 10

Why am I not receiving notifications?

Accepted Answer

Make sure notifications are enabled in your device settings and verify that your alert hasn't expired.

Question 11

Do alerts expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes, alerts expire after 6 months of inactivity. You can renew them from the alert details screen.

Question 12

Can I edit an alert after creating it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, open any alert to adjust its conditions using sliders or options.

Question 13

How do I delete an alert?

Accepted Answer

Swipe left on the alert in your list, or open it and tap 'Unsubscribe'.

Question 14

What is Silent Mode?

Accepted Answer

Silent Mode pauses all notifications without deleting your alerts. You can toggle it from the Account tab.

Question 15

Where do I find Pushbells QR codes?

Accepted Answer

Pushbells QR codes are displayed by participating businesses — in stores, on product labels, flyers, or websites.

Question 16

Can I scan any QR code?

Accepted Answer

No, the built-in scanner only recognizes Pushbells QR codes. It does not read standard URLs or Wi-Fi codes.

Question 17

The QR code scanner isn't working

Accepted Answer

Make sure you've granted camera permissions to the app and that you're in adequate lighting with the QR code clearly visible.

Question 18

What does Premium include?

Accepted Answer

Pushbells Premium gives you unlimited alert subscriptions, prioritized notification delivery, exclusive deals, and early access to new features.

Question 19

How do I subscribe to Premium?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Account tab, select 'Go Premium', and complete the purchase through the App Store or Google Play.

Question 20

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Subscriptions are managed through your device settings. On iPhone: Settings > your name > Subscriptions. On Android: Google Play > Subscriptions.

Question 21

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Refunds are handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play) according to their respective refund policies.

Question 22

How do I restore my subscription on a new device?

Accepted Answer

Sign in with your original account, then visit the Account tab — your subscription will be restored automatically.

Question 23

What data does Pushbells collect?

Accepted Answer

We collect only what's needed: your alerts, a push notification token, and your email if you sign in. We don't use advertising trackers.

Question 24

How do I delete my account and data?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Account tab and select 'Delete Account'. This will permanently remove all your data.

Question 25

Does the app track me?

Accepted Answer

No. The camera is used solely for QR scanning — nothing is stored or transmitted.

Question 26

What languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

Pushbells is available in 10 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic.

Question 27

How do I change the language?

Accepted Answer

The app follows your device language by default. You can manually change it in Account > Settings > Language.

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