Settings reference
Every setting in DoseDrop, with its default. Open Settings with the gear icon at the top right of any tab.
Reminder behavior
| Setting | Default | Range | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nag interval | 5 min | 1–60 min | How often an unanswered dose alerts again. |
| Nag count | 3 | 0–10 | How many repeat alerts follow the first one. |
| Grace window | 60 min | 5–240 min | How long after its time a dose waits before it is marked missed. Steps of 5 minutes. |
| Alarm sound | On | On Linux, loops a sound until you answer. On Android, the notification uses the sound set for its category in Android settings. |
Snooze 10 min always snoozes for 10 minutes.
Appearance
| Setting | Default | Choices |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | System | System, Light, Dark |
Desktop (Linux only)
| Setting | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Start DoseDrop at login | Off | Starts DoseDrop when you log in, so reminders run without you opening it. |
Reminders
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pause 1 hour | Silences all reminders for an hour. Resume ends the pause. |
| Send test notification | Sends a sample notification so you can check reminders work. |
Water settings
These are on the Water tab, under Settings. See Track water.
| Setting | Default |
|---|---|
| Water reminders | On |
| Daily goal | 2000 ml |
| Cup size | 250 ml |
| Reminder interval | 60 min |
| Active hours | 08:00 – 22:00 |
Notification buttons
| Reminder | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Dose | Taken, Snooze 10 min, Skip |
| Water | Log 250 ml (your cup size), Dismiss |
Dose states
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Not due yet, or due and waiting for an answer. |
| Snoozed | Snoozed for 10 minutes. |
| Taken | You confirmed it. |
| Skipped | You chose Skip. |
| Missed | Nobody answered within the grace window. |
Where your data is kept
Everything is in one file, dose_drop_data.json, in DoseDrop's private app folder. Uninstalling DoseDrop deletes it. DoseDrop has no backup or sync of its own; on Android, your phone's system backup may include it if you have that turned on.