It’s a requirement of the Android OS that all apps running services in the background must show an ongoing notification to the user, which is why the app must show a persistent notification as long as the app is running.
It is possible to hide the Active Monitor notification using the Android system settings, however we do not recommend this is it may interfere with the normal function of the app, and it will be more difficult for you to determine whether your monitor is running or not.
Pressing ‘Stop’ will halt the background monitor and all of its functions until you reopen the app.
You can toggle ‘Monitor background colour’ under Monitor settings for each device if you’d prefer more discreet notifications to be shown more discreetly.
The app is designed to use as little power as possible while idling in the background, however your settings will have an impact on how much battery life is used over time.