As a paying Proton Mail Plus customer, I strongly support this feature request.
I'm currently transitioning from Google Calendar to Proton Calendar, but the lack of proper appointment alarms is a significant obstacle.
On my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, calendar reminders only produce a short notification sound lasting approximately three seconds. Even after configuring a dedicated notification sound through Android's notification settings, there is no option to make the alarm continue until acknowledged.
FIVE SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROTON CALENDAR:
1. PERSISTENT ALARMS
An optional alarm mode that continues ringing until manually dismissed or snoozed, rather than playing a notification sound only once.
2. CUSTOMISABLE ALARM SOUNDS
Dedicated calendar alarm sounds, independent of Android's standard notification settings, with adjustable volume and duration.
3. FULL-SCREEN REMINDERS
Prominent appointment alerts that appear over other applications and on the lock screen, ensuring important reminders are difficult to overlook.
4. SNOOZE FUNCTIONALITY
The ability to postpone an alarm by 5, 10 or 15 minutes, with the reminder sounding again afterwards.
5. PER-EVENT ALARM SETTINGS
The option to choose between a standard notification and a persistent alarm for individual appointments, so users can decide which events require stronger reminders.
Samsung Calendar already offers a Strong alert mode, demonstrating that persistent appointment alarms are technically achievable on Android.
PRIVACY SHOULD NOT COME AT THE EXPENSE OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONALITY.
I specifically chose Proton for its commitment to privacy and encryption. Having to install third-party notification management applications with access to notification content undermines that choice.
I genuinely want to replace Google Calendar entirely and use Proton Calendar across my Android phone and Windows computers. However, reliable appointment reminders are essential, and the current limitations make it difficult to depend on Proton Calendar for important appointments.
This feature request was originally submitted in June 2021, so I sincerely hope the Proton Calendar development team will consider giving it renewed attention.
Could the Proton team also clarify whether improved alarm functionality is already planned or being considered for the development roadmap?
Tommy
As a paying Proton Mail Plus customer, I strongly support this feature request.
I'm currently transitioning from Google Calendar to Proton Calendar, but the lack of proper appointment alarms is a significant obstacle.
On my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, calendar reminders only produce a short notification sound lasting approximately three seconds. Even after configuring a dedicated notification sound through Android's notification settings, there is no option to make the alarm continue until acknowledged.
FIVE SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROTON CALENDAR:
1. PERSISTENT ALARMS
An optional alarm mode that continues ringing until manually dismissed or snoozed, rather than playing a notification sound only once.
2. CUSTOMISABLE ALARM SOUNDS
Dedicated calendar alarm sounds, independent of Android's standard notification settings, with adjustable volume and duration.
3. FULL-SCREEN REMINDERS
Prominent appointment alerts that appear over other applications and on the lock screen, ensuring important reminders are difficult to overlook.
4. SNOOZE FUNCTIONALITY
The ability to postpone an alarm by 5, 10 or 15 minutes, with the reminder sounding again afterwards.
5. PER-EVENT ALARM SETTINGS
The option to choose between a standard notification and a persistent alarm for individual appointments, so users can decide which events require stronger reminders.
Samsung Calendar already offers a Strong alert mode, demonstrating that persistent appointment alarms are technically achievable on Android.
PRIVACY SHOULD NOT COME AT THE EXPENSE OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONALITY.
I specifically chose Proton for its commitment to privacy and encryption. Having to install third-party notification management applications with access to notification content undermines that choice.
I genuinely want to replace Google Calendar entirely and use Proton Calendar across my Android phone and Windows computers. However, reliable appointment reminders are essential, and the current limitations make it difficult to depend on Proton Calendar for important appointments.
This feature request was originally submitted in June 2021, so I sincerely hope the Proton Calendar development team will consider giving it renewed attention.
Could the Proton team also clarify whether improved alarm functionality is already planned or being considered for the development roadmap?