Layer 1: an adhan you actually hear
Turn on adhan notifications for every prayer, with a real adhan sound rather than a short chime. See our guide to adhan notifications.
Layer 2: a reminder before the prayer
A reminder 10 or 15 minutes before gives you time to finish what you are doing and make wudu, instead of starting to think about it when the adhan has already gone.
Layer 3: the next prayer always in view
Add a prayer widget to your Lock Screen. Every time you pick up your phone, you see how long is left.
Layer 4: make the scroll wait
This is the layer most apps are missing. HayatTime's Salah Mode pauses your distracting apps at each prayer time, so the reminder is not competing with TikTok.
Layer 5: see your consistency
Tick each prayer off as you pray. A prayer streak and a Prayer Garden make consistency visible, and consistency is what Allah loves most: the Prophet ﷺ said the most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small (Sahih al-Bukhari 6464).
Quick answers
What is the best way to get prayer reminders?
Combine three layers: an adhan notification at the prayer time, a reminder a few minutes before, and a Lock Screen widget showing the next prayer. If you still get distracted, block your most distracting apps at prayer time.
Why do I ignore prayer notifications?
A notification competes with everything else on your phone. It arrives in the middle of a feed designed to hold your attention, so it is easy to swipe away.