> [!note] > This should work with all versions of XProtect 2025. > XProtect Smart Client profile limitations in versions below Pro+. > > **Screenshots and tests run on Corporate.** This guide will provide the steps needed to enable pop-up notifications for the XProtect Smart Client based on an Alarm. # XProtect Management Client Setup is via the `XProtect Management Client`. ## Smart Client Profiles Select `Smart Client Profiles` then either update the `Default Smart Client Profile` or generate a new one for staff who should receive the desktop notifications. Select the `Alarm Manager` Tab and set `Show desktop notifications` to `Yes`. ![[z_img/42f76453cef8bee3f76d02259882fa3d_MD5.jpg]] If you created a new Smart Client Profile, assign this to the User Group. From `Roles` select the group, under the `Info` tab update `Smart Client Profile` to the newly created profile. ![[z_img/fd9ab6d88479fff34770351b720bafc9_MD5.jpg]] ## Alarm Data Settings From site navigation select `Alarms` and `Alarm Data Settings`. Create a new `Priority` level. In this example Level 1, Name Vehicle Pop-up. **Tick `Enable desktop notifications`** ![[z_img/e2d042a3f800db5079a62c91b1bcb8d7_MD5.jpg]] ## Alarm Definitions Create a new Alarm definition with the trigger set as you source alarm. To set this as a desktop notification alarm, update `Initial alarm prority` to the newly created `4: Vehicle Pop-up` (Example). ![[z_img/b14533210eecd87f3c5300c68519151a_MD5.jpg]] # XProtect Smart Client Now when the alarm is tiggered you will get a desktop notification as well as a new Alarm in the Alarm List. If you do not get a new Alarm in the Alarm List or Alarm Manager you will not get a desktop notification. Check the Alarm trigger and do further tests. ![[z_img/038f7d8f460bdc22810e492188214f32_MD5.jpg]]