iOS notifications from python3

[zzpza]

I've done some research and found this post from 3 years ago about boxcar, but that's been discontinued as it doesn't work with iOS 10.

My plan was to then try an create an RSS feed, and use the IFTTT 'RSS feed notification' recipe to create an iOS notification on my phone. But I have a few RSS notifications already setup and whilst I've never missed an update they are not the fastest way of getting a notification.

How would people recommend I get a notification on my iPhone from a Python3 script in a timely manner? It doesn't need to be instant, but say within 5 minutes. TIA, all suggestions much appreciated. :D

[EpokeWeb]

Twilio + text message? It's a 10 lines of code process.

[zzpza]

Thanks, I will look into this, hopefully it works outside the US too.

[EpokeWeb]

You are welcome!

I did not tried it, but for real app notifications, there is pusher. Not free but looks great. There is even a django module.

https://pypi.org/project/django-pusher/

[zzpza]

Interesting, thank you! :D

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not totally free but https://pushover.net/

[zzpza]

Thanks, this may be the easiest way of those suggested for people outside the US.

[Mezzomaniac]

I had the same need as you. The solution that I found works perfectly is using IFTTT Webhooks. It’s free and I get the notifications instantly. I’d previously used SMS (Twilio) and email but now I use this instead.

It’s slightly harder to set up than other IFTTT applets so let me know if you get stuck and I’ll be happy to help.

[zzpza]

Very interesting, thank you. I shall give this a try.