how to send push notifications to macos

To send push notifications to macOS, you can follow the steps outlined in the session "Broadcast updates to your Live Activities" from WWDC 2024. Here is a summary of the process:

1. Enable Broadcast Capability:

   • In the developer portal, under the capabilities list for push notifications, turn on the broadcast capability for your app.

2. Create a Channel:

   • Use the Push Notifications Console to create a new channel. Navigate to the channels tab and select "New Channel". Configure the channel with the environment and message storage policy.

3. Subscribe to Updates:

   • Your app should subscribe to the channel for updates. Each live activity that needs updates about the event will subscribe for push notifications on the channel.

4. Send Broadcast Push Notifications:

   • Use the Push Notifications Console to send a broadcast push notification. Select the channel you created, click "New Notification", and fill in the required information such as the channel ID, priority, and payload content. Click send to broadcast the update to all subscribed devices.

5. Manage Channels:

   • Use the channel management API to create or delete channels as needed. Ensure your server sends broadcast push notification requests directly to the new APNS API.

For more detailed steps, you can refer to the session chapters:

• Get started
• Subscribe to updates
• Send broadcast push notifications

These chapters will guide you through the process of setting up and sending push notifications to macOS.