• PUSH
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How to send device notifications with your AI

Connect Pushbullet to your AI client to turn chat commands into real-world alerts on your hardware.

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Short answer

How can I send device notifications with my AI?

You tell your AI what to say and which device should receive it. It uses Pushbullet to push that message to your phone, tablet, or computer. You'll see how the AI targets your hardware below.

Notification outcomes

Where alerts land

What happens when your AI triggers a message.

PUSH

Instant alerts

The AI sends a message to your active devices. You get the notification on your phone or desktop immediately.

TARGET

Specific hardware

The AI identifies which devices are online. You can pick a specific tablet or phone for the message.

MANUAL

Human control

The AI won't send anything without your permission. You stay in charge of every broadcast.

LOG

Device status

The AI checks which hardware is available. You'll know exactly which devices can receive your alerts.

The workflow

What your AI does when the alert is triggered.

The AI handles the communication bridge between your chat and your hardware.

  1. Identify hardware

    The AI looks at your account to see which phones, tablets, or computers are currently connected.

    list_connected_devices

  2. Format message

    The AI takes your request and turns it into a clean notification payload.

    send_push_notification

  3. Route alert

    The AI sends the specific instruction to the Pushbullet network to hit your device.

    send_push_notification

  4. Confirm delivery

    The AI reports back to you that the message was sent to the intended device.

    send_push_notification

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger your first notification.

Starting points

Swap out the device names or message text to fit your needs.

Pushbullet Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OTfLvCX9ssMlCRaKdAFiKvriNOYeC0rzKYTZWqko/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Pushbullet capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pushbullet-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OTfLvCX9ssMlCRaKdAFiKvriNOYeC0rzKYTZWqko/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Send a push notification to my Android phone saying 'The server is back up'.

  • List all my connected devices so I know where I can send alerts.

  • Send an urgent alert to my Windows laptop that the backup is complete.

  • Check which devices are connected and then notify my tablet that I'm home.

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Start here

Connect Pushbullet once, then ask.

One click connects your account. Your login stays encrypted and secure on our side while you work.

Connect Pushbullet to your AI

FAQ

How the notifications work

  • 01

    Can the AI send messages to people on my contact list?

    No. The AI can only send notifications to devices connected to your Pushbullet account.

  • 02

    Will the AI send notifications automatically without me asking?

    No. The AI only performs actions when you give it a direct instruction in chat.

  • 03

    Can I send a notification to a specific device?

    Yes. You can tell the AI which specific device from your connected list should receive the alert.

  • 04

    Does the AI need to know my Pushbullet password?

    No. Your credentials are encrypted and handled by Vinkius; the AI only uses the tools provided.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete old notifications from my phone?

    No. The AI can only send new notifications; it cannot manage or delete your existing notification history.

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