diff --git a/apps/web/desktop/events.js b/apps/web/desktop/events.js
index 469e37bdf..b036ee6bc 100644
--- a/apps/web/desktop/events.js
+++ b/apps/web/desktop/events.js
@@ -23,5 +23,6 @@ export const EVENTS = {
   updateDownloadProgress: "updateDownloadProgress",
   updateDownloadCompleted: "updateDownloadCompleted",
   updateNotAvailable: "updateNotAvailable",
-  themeChanged: "themeChanged"
+  themeChanged: "themeChanged",
+  notificationClicked: "notificationClicked"
 };
diff --git a/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/bringToFront.js b/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/bringToFront.js
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..02ae593ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/bringToFront.js
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+/*
+This file is part of the Notesnook project (https://notesnook.com/)
+
+Copyright (C) 2023 Streetwriters (Private) Limited
+
+This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+*/
+
+export default () => {
+  if (!global.win) return;
+  global.win.show();
+  global.win.moveTop();
+};
diff --git a/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/index.js b/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/index.js
index 27714208d..9309fe8ad 100644
--- a/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/index.js
+++ b/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/index.js
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ import open from "./open";
 import saveFile from "./saveFile";
 import setZoomFactor from "./setZoomFactor";
 import setPrivacyMode from "./setPrivacyMode";
+import showNotification from "./showNotification";
+import bringToFront from "./bringToFront";
 
 const actions = {
   changeAppTheme,
@@ -34,7 +36,9 @@ const actions = {
   open,
   saveFile,
   setZoomFactor,
-  setPrivacyMode
+  setPrivacyMode,
+  showNotification,
+  bringToFront
 };
 
 export function getAction(actionName) {
diff --git a/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/showNotification.js b/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/showNotification.js
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..1e23636eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/web/desktop/ipc/actions/showNotification.js
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/*
+This file is part of the Notesnook project (https://notesnook.com/)
+
+Copyright (C) 2023 Streetwriters (Private) Limited
+
+This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+*/
+import { Notification, shell } from "electron";
+import { join } from "path";
+import { EVENTS } from "../../events";
+import { sendMessageToRenderer } from "../utils";
+import { platform } from "os";
+
+export default (args) => {
+  if (!global.win) return;
+  const notification = new Notification({
+    ...args,
+    icon: join(
+      __dirname,
+      platform() === "win32" ? "app.ico" : "favicon-72x72.png"
+    )
+  });
+  notification.show();
+  if (args.urgency === "critical") {
+    shell.beep();
+  }
+
+  notification.addListener("click", () => {
+    sendMessageToRenderer(EVENTS.notificationClicked, { tag: args.tag });
+  });
+};
diff --git a/apps/web/src/commands/bring-to-front.js b/apps/web/src/commands/bring-to-front.js
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5ffbfe6f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/web/src/commands/bring-to-front.js
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+/*
+This file is part of the Notesnook project (https://notesnook.com/)
+
+Copyright (C) 2023 Streetwriters (Private) Limited
+
+This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+*/
+
+import { invokeCommand } from "./index";
+
+export default function bringToFront() {
+  invokeCommand("bringToFront");
+}
diff --git a/apps/web/src/commands/index.js b/apps/web/src/commands/index.js
index 5ca3b87ba..38913031d 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/commands/index.js
+++ b/apps/web/src/commands/index.js
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ export function invokeCommand(type, payload = {}) {
 if (isDesktop()) {
   window.api.receive("fromMain", (args) => {
     console.log(args);
-    const { type } = args;
-    AppEventManager.publish(type, args);
+    const { type, ...other } = args;
+    AppEventManager.publish(type, other);
   });
 }
diff --git a/apps/web/src/commands/show-notification.js b/apps/web/src/commands/show-notification.js
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3e0ac384a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/web/src/commands/show-notification.js
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+/*
+This file is part of the Notesnook project (https://notesnook.com/)
+
+Copyright (C) 2023 Streetwriters (Private) Limited
+
+This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+*/
+
+import { EVENTS } from "@notesnook/desktop/events";
+import { AppEventManager } from "../common/app-events";
+import { invokeCommand } from "./index";
+
+/**
+ *
+ * @param {import("electron").NotificationConstructorOptions & { tag: string }} options
+ * @param {() => void} onClicked
+ */
+export default function showNotification(options, onClicked) {
+  invokeCommand("showNotification", options);
+  const { unsubscribe } = AppEventManager.subscribe(
+    EVENTS.notificationClicked,
+    ({ tag }) => {
+      if (tag === options.tag) {
+        onClicked();
+        unsubscribe();
+      }
+    }
+  );
+}
diff --git a/apps/web/src/stores/reminder-store.js b/apps/web/src/stores/reminder-store.js
index d176a2178..52731aa27 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/stores/reminder-store.js
+++ b/apps/web/src/stores/reminder-store.js
@@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ import { showReminderPreviewDialog } from "../common/dialog-controller";
 import dayjs from "dayjs";
 import Config from "../utils/config";
 import { store as notestore } from "./note-store";
-import { isTesting } from "../utils/platform";
+import { isDesktop, isTesting } from "../utils/platform";
+import showNotification from "../commands/show-notification";
+import bringToFront from "../commands/bring-to-front";
 
 class ReminderStore extends BaseStore {
   reminders = [];
@@ -81,6 +83,13 @@ async function resetReminders(reminders) {
   }
 }
 
+/**
+ *
+ * @param {string} id
+ * @param {import("@notesnook/core/collections/reminders").Reminder} reminder
+ * @param {string} cron
+ * @returns
+ */
 function scheduleReminder(id, reminder, cron) {
   return TaskScheduler.register(`reminder:${id}`, cron, () => {
     if (!Config.get("reminderNotifications", true)) return;
@@ -90,18 +99,42 @@ function scheduleReminder(id, reminder, cron) {
       return;
     }
 
-    const notification = new Notification(reminder.title, {
-      body: reminder.description,
-      vibrate: reminder.priority === "vibrate",
-      silent: reminder.priority === "silent",
-      tag: id,
-      renotify: true,
-      requireInteraction: true
-    });
+    if (isDesktop()) {
+      showNotification(
+        {
+          title: reminder.title,
+          body: reminder.description,
+          silent: reminder.priority === "silent",
+          timeoutType: reminder.priority === "urgent" ? "never" : "default",
+          urgency:
+            reminder.priority === "urgent"
+              ? "critical"
+              : reminder.priority === "vibrate"
+              ? "normal"
+              : "low",
+          focusOnClick: true,
+          tag: id
+        },
+        () => {
+          bringToFront();
+          showReminderPreviewDialog(reminder);
+        }
+      );
+    } else {
+      const notification = new Notification(reminder.title, {
+        body: reminder.description,
+        vibrate: reminder.priority === "vibrate",
+        silent: reminder.priority === "silent",
+        tag: id,
+        renotify: true,
+        requireInteraction: true
+      });
 
-    notification.onclick = function () {
-      showReminderPreviewDialog(reminder);
-    };
+      notification.onclick = function () {
+        window.focus();
+        showReminderPreviewDialog(reminder);
+      };
+    }
 
     store.refresh(false);
   });