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SeeleSeek sends macOS notifications to keep you informed about transfers and messages, even when the app is not in the foreground.

General

SettingDefaultDescription
Enable notificationsOnMaster switch for all SeeleSeek notifications. When off, no notifications are sent regardless of other settings.
Play notification soundOnPlay a sound when a notification fires. Requires Enable notifications to be on.
Only when app is in backgroundOffWhen enabled, notifications are suppressed while SeeleSeek is the frontmost application. You only receive notifications when you have switched to another app.
Notification soundDefaultThe sound played with each notification. See the sound options below.
SeeleSeek uses the macOS notification system. If notifications do not appear, check System Settings → Notifications → SeeleSeek to confirm they are allowed.

Notify me about

These toggles control which specific events generate a notification. All require Enable notifications to be on.
SettingDefaultDescription
Download completedOnNotify when a file finishes downloading successfully.
Upload completedOffNotify when a file you are uploading to another user finishes.
Private messagesOnNotify when you receive a direct message from another user.

Notification sounds

The following sounds are available in the Notification sound picker. All are built-in macOS system sounds.
SoundDescription
DefaultThe system default alert sound from your macOS notification settings.
BassoA low, muted thud.
BlowA soft whoosh.
BottleA hollow glass tone.
FrogA short, percussive click.
FunkA short bass note.
GlassA high, clear chime.
HeroA bright, ascending tone.
MorseA short beep pattern.
PingA clean, high-pitched ping.
PopA light pop sound.
PurrA soft, rolling tone.
SosumiThe classic Mac alert sound.
SubmarineA low sonar ping.
TinkA short, metallic click.
You can preview each sound before selecting it by opening System Settings → Sound → Sound Effects on your Mac.