NotifyBuddy is an Android app designed to replicate the notification LED on smartphones, especially those with AMOLED displays. As modern smartphones increasingly lack physical notification LEDs, NotifyBuddy offers a customizable alternative by simulating the LED using a small, blinking light on the phone’s screen. It is best suited for AMOLED devices, as it can light up individual pixels without turning on the entire screen, thus conserving battery life.
Key features include customizable LED colors for different apps, adjustable blink rates, and burn-in protection, which prevents screen damage by shifting the virtual LED’s position periodically. NotifyBuddy also allows users to choose which apps trigger notifications, ensuring that only important alerts activate the virtual LED. Advanced features like LED size adjustment and downtime settings are available in the premium version.
The app is compatible with Android 8.0 and higher, though it performs best on AMOLED screens. Users need to disable Ambient Display and battery optimization for the app to function correctly. NotifyBuddy is particularly useful for users of OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other brands that have omitted notification LEDs in their newer models.
