diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/App.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/App.vue
index 1e91833..a7c74d8 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/App.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/App.vue
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
         :class="{ dark: config?.theme === 'dark' }"
         class="h-screen w-full flex flex-col bg-slate-50 dark:bg-zinc-950 transition-colors"
     >
+        <div v-if="appInfo?.is_demo" class="relative z-[100] bg-blue-600/90 backdrop-blur-sm text-white text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-[0.2em] py-1 text-center select-none border-b border-white/10 shadow-sm">
+            Demo Mode &bull; Read Only
+        </div>
+
         <RouterView v-if="$route.name === 'auth'" />
 
         <template v-else>
@@ -24,7 +28,7 @@
                             <MaterialDesignIcon :icon-name="isSidebarOpen ? 'close' : 'menu'" class="size-6" />
                         </button>
                         <div
-                            class="hidden sm:flex my-auto w-12 h-12 mr-2 rounded-xl overflow-hidden bg-white/70 dark:bg-zinc-800/80 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-700 shadow-inner"
+                            class="hidden sm:flex my-auto w-12 h-12 mr-2 rounded-xl overflow-hidden bg-white/70 dark:bg-white/10 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-700 shadow-inner"
                         >
                             <img class="w-12 h-12 object-contain p-1.5" src="/assets/images/logo.png" />
                         </div>
@@ -562,6 +566,15 @@ export default {
             await this.getConfig();
         },
         async updateConfig(config) {
+            // update local state immediately if in demo mode, as websocket is not available
+            if (this.appInfo?.is_demo) {
+                this.config = {
+                    ...this.config,
+                    ...config,
+                };
+                return;
+            }
+
             try {
                 WebSocketConnection.send(
                     JSON.stringify({
diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/CardStack.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/CardStack.vue
index bb8c1eb..72bd262 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/CardStack.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/CardStack.vue
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 <template>
-    <div class="card-stack-wrapper" :class="{ 'is-expanded': isExpanded }">
+    <div class="card-stack-wrapper flex-1 flex flex-col min-h-0" :class="{ 'is-expanded': isExpanded }">
         <div
             v-if="items && items.length > 0"
             class="relative"
             :class="{ 'stack-mode': !isExpanded && items.length > 1, 'grid-mode': isExpanded || items.length === 1 }"
         >
             <!-- Grid Mode (Expanded or only 1 item) -->
-            <div v-if="isExpanded || items.length === 1" :class="gridClass">
+            <div v-if="isExpanded || items.length === 1" :class="gridClass" class="flex-1 min-h-0">
                 <div v-for="(item, index) in items" :key="index" class="w-full">
                     <slot :item="item" :index="index"></slot>
                 </div>
             </div>
 
             <!-- Stack Mode (Collapsed and > 1 item) -->
-            <div v-else class="relative" :style="{ height: stackHeight + 'px' }">
+            <div v-else class="relative flex-1 min-h-[320px]" :style="{ minHeight: stackHeight + 'px' }">
                 <div
                     v-for="(item, index) in stackedItems"
                     :key="index"
diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/NotificationBell.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/NotificationBell.vue
index 2bdd36c..8880443 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/NotificationBell.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/NotificationBell.vue
@@ -146,14 +146,10 @@ export default {
             isLoading: false,
             notifications: [],
             reloadInterval: null,
-            manuallyCleared: false,
         };
     },
     computed: {
         unreadCount() {
-            if (this.manuallyCleared) {
-                return 0;
-            }
             return this.notifications.length;
         },
     },
@@ -173,11 +169,11 @@ export default {
         }, 5000);
     },
     methods: {
-        toggleDropdown() {
+        async toggleDropdown() {
             this.isDropdownOpen = !this.isDropdownOpen;
             if (this.isDropdownOpen) {
-                this.loadNotifications();
-                this.manuallyCleared = true;
+                await this.loadNotifications();
+                await this.markNotificationsAsViewed();
             }
         },
         closeDropdown() {
@@ -194,11 +190,6 @@ export default {
                 });
                 const newNotifications = response.data.conversations || [];
 
-                // if we have more notifications than before, show the red dot again
-                if (newNotifications.length > this.notifications.length) {
-                    this.manuallyCleared = false;
-                }
-
                 this.notifications = newNotifications;
             } catch (e) {
                 console.error("Failed to load notifications", e);
@@ -207,6 +198,19 @@ export default {
                 this.isLoading = false;
             }
         },
+        async markNotificationsAsViewed() {
+            if (this.notifications.length === 0) {
+                return;
+            }
+            try {
+                const destination_hashes = this.notifications.map((n) => n.destination_hash);
+                await window.axios.post("/api/v1/notifications/mark-as-viewed", {
+                    destination_hashes: destination_hashes,
+                });
+            } catch (e) {
+                console.error("Failed to mark notifications as viewed", e);
+            }
+        },
         onNotificationClick(notification) {
             this.closeDropdown();
             this.$router.push({
@@ -221,6 +225,10 @@ export default {
             const json = JSON.parse(message.data);
             if (json.type === "lxmf.delivery") {
                 await this.loadNotifications();
+                // If dropdown is open, mark new notifications as viewed
+                if (this.isDropdownOpen) {
+                    await this.markNotificationsAsViewed();
+                }
             }
         },
     },
diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/archives/ArchivesPage.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/archives/ArchivesPage.vue
index 3ba1b98..ad63db7 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/archives/ArchivesPage.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/archives/ArchivesPage.vue
@@ -60,11 +60,11 @@
                 </p>
             </div>
 
-            <div v-else class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-                <div v-for="group in groupedArchives" :key="group.destination_hash" class="relative">
-                    <div class="sticky top-6">
+            <div v-else class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6 items-stretch">
+                <div v-for="group in groupedArchives" :key="group.destination_hash" class="relative flex">
+                    <div class="sticky top-6 w-full flex flex-col">
                         <div
-                            class="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-800 rounded-xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden"
+                            class="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-800 rounded-xl shadow-lg overflow-hidden flex flex-col h-full min-h-[400px]"
                         >
                             <div
                                 class="p-5 border-b border-gray-100 dark:border-zinc-800 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-50 to-indigo-50 dark:from-zinc-800 dark:to-zinc-800/50"
@@ -87,11 +87,11 @@
                                     {{ group.destination_hash.substring(0, 16) }}...
                                 </p>
                             </div>
-                            <div class="p-5 pb-6">
+                            <div class="p-5 pb-6 flex-1 flex flex-col min-h-0">
                                 <CardStack :items="group.archives" :max-visible="3">
                                     <template #default="{ item: archive }">
                                         <div
-                                            class="stacked-card bg-white dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-lg p-4 h-full hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer group"
+                                            class="stacked-card bg-white dark:bg-zinc-800 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-700 rounded-lg p-4 h-full flex flex-col hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer group"
                                             @click="viewArchive(archive)"
                                         >
                                             <div class="flex items-start justify-between mb-3">
@@ -117,11 +117,11 @@
                                             </div>
                                             <!-- eslint-disable-next-line vue/no-v-html -->
                                             <div
-                                                class="text-xs text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 line-clamp-5 micron-preview leading-relaxed"
+                                                class="text-xs text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 line-clamp-5 micron-preview leading-relaxed flex-1 min-h-[120px]"
                                                 v-html="renderPreview(archive)"
                                             ></div>
                                             <div
-                                                class="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-gray-100 dark:border-zinc-700 flex items-center justify-between"
+                                                class="mt-3 pt-3 border-t border-gray-100 dark:border-zinc-700 flex items-center justify-between flex-shrink-0"
                                             >
                                                 <div
                                                     class="flex items-center gap-1 text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400"
diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/auth/AuthPage.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/auth/AuthPage.vue
index 95ce38a..6bad99f 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/auth/AuthPage.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/auth/AuthPage.vue
@@ -5,7 +5,9 @@
                 class="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 rounded-2xl shadow-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-800 p-8"
             >
                 <div class="text-center mb-8">
-                    <img class="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-4" src="/assets/images/logo.png" />
+                    <div class="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-4 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden bg-white/70 dark:bg-white/10 border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-700 shadow-inner flex items-center justify-center">
+                        <img class="w-16 h-16 object-contain p-2" src="/assets/images/logo.png" />
+                    </div>
                     <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-zinc-100 mb-2">
                         {{ isSetup ? "Initial Setup" : "Authentication Required" }}
                     </h1>
diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/call/CallPage.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/call/CallPage.vue
index e599c8f..ab7e362 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/call/CallPage.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/call/CallPage.vue
@@ -45,8 +45,8 @@
 
             <!-- Phone Tab -->
             <div v-if="activeTab === 'phone'" class="flex-1 flex flex-col">
-                <div v-if="activeCall || isCallEnded" class="flex my-auto">
-                    <div class="mx-auto my-auto min-w-64">
+                <div v-if="activeCall || isCallEnded" class="flex mt-8 mb-12">
+                    <div class="mx-auto min-w-64">
                         <div class="text-center">
                             <div>
                                 <!-- icon -->
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
                     </div>
                 </div>
 
-                <div v-else class="my-auto">
+                <div v-else class="mt-8 mb-12">
                     <div class="text-center mb-4">
                         <div class="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-500 dark:text-zinc-100">Telephone</div>
                         <div class="text-gray-500 dark:text-zinc-400">Enter an identity hash to call.</div>
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@
                 </div>
 
                 <!-- Call History -->
-                <div v-if="callHistory.length > 0 && !activeCall && !isCallEnded" class="mt-8">
+                <div v-if="callHistory.length > 0 && !activeCall && !isCallEnded" class="mt-4">
                     <div
                         class="bg-white dark:bg-zinc-900 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-gray-200 dark:border-zinc-800 overflow-hidden"
                     >
@@ -283,18 +283,25 @@
                                                 {{ entry.timestamp ? formatDateTime(entry.timestamp * 1000) : "" }}
                                             </span>
                                         </div>
-                                        <div class="flex items-center justify-between mt-0.5">
-                                            <div
-                                                class="flex items-center text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-zinc-400 space-x-2"
-                                            >
-                                                <span>{{ entry.status }}</span>
-                                                <span v-if="entry.duration_seconds > 0"
-                                                    >• {{ formatDuration(entry.duration_seconds) }}</span
+                                        <div class="flex items-start justify-between mt-0.5">
+                                            <div class="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                                                <div
+                                                    class="flex items-center text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-zinc-400 space-x-2"
                                                 >
+                                                    <span class="capitalize">{{ entry.status }}</span>
+                                                    <span v-if="entry.duration_seconds > 0"
+                                                        >• {{ formatDuration(entry.duration_seconds) }}</span
+                                                    >
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div
+                                                    class="text-[10px] text-gray-400 dark:text-zinc-600 font-mono truncate mt-0.5"
+                                                >
+                                                    {{ entry.remote_identity_hash }}
+                                                </div>
                                             </div>
                                             <button
                                                 type="button"
-                                                class="text-[10px] text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-600 font-bold uppercase tracking-tighter"
+                                                class="text-[10px] text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-600 font-bold uppercase tracking-tighter ml-4"
                                                 @click="
                                                     destinationHash = entry.remote_identity_hash;
                                                     call(destinationHash);
@@ -492,7 +499,11 @@
                                     This text will be converted to speech using eSpeak NG.
                                 </p>
                                 <button
-                                    :disabled="!voicemailStatus.has_espeak || isGeneratingGreeting"
+                                    :disabled="
+                                        !voicemailStatus.has_espeak ||
+                                        !voicemailStatus.has_ffmpeg ||
+                                        isGeneratingGreeting
+                                    "
                                     class="text-[10px] bg-gray-100 dark:bg-zinc-800 text-gray-700 dark:text-zinc-300 px-3 py-1 rounded-full font-bold hover:bg-gray-200 dark:hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
                                     @click="
                                         updateConfig({ voicemail_greeting: config.voicemail_greeting });
@@ -501,6 +512,17 @@
                                 >
                                     {{ isGeneratingGreeting ? "Generating..." : "Save & Generate" }}
                                 </button>
+                                <button
+                                    v-if="voicemailStatus.has_espeak && voicemailStatus.has_ffmpeg"
+                                    class="text-[10px] bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900/30 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 px-3 py-1 rounded-full font-bold hover:bg-blue-200 dark:hover:bg-blue-900/50 transition-colors flex items-center gap-1"
+                                    @click="playGreeting"
+                                >
+                                    <MaterialDesignIcon
+                                        :icon-name="isPlayingGreeting ? 'stop' : 'play'"
+                                        class="size-3"
+                                    />
+                                    {{ isPlayingGreeting ? "Stop Preview" : "Preview Greeting" }}
+                                </button>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
@@ -582,6 +604,7 @@ export default {
             isGeneratingGreeting: false,
             playingVoicemailId: null,
             audioPlayer: null,
+            isPlayingGreeting: false,
         };
     },
     computed: {
@@ -773,6 +796,27 @@ export default {
                 ToastUtils.error("Failed to delete voicemail");
             }
         },
+        async playGreeting() {
+            if (this.isPlayingGreeting) {
+                this.audioPlayer.pause();
+                this.isPlayingGreeting = false;
+                return;
+            }
+
+            if (this.audioPlayer) {
+                this.audioPlayer.pause();
+            }
+
+            this.isPlayingGreeting = true;
+            this.audioPlayer = new Audio("/api/v1/telephone/voicemail/greeting/audio");
+            this.audioPlayer.play().catch(() => {
+                ToastUtils.error("No greeting audio found. Please generate one first.");
+                this.isPlayingGreeting = false;
+            });
+            this.audioPlayer.onended = () => {
+                this.isPlayingGreeting = false;
+            };
+        },
         async call(identityHash) {
             if (!identityHash) {
                 ToastUtils.error("Enter an identity hash to call");
diff --git a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/interfaces/InterfacesPage.vue b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/interfaces/InterfacesPage.vue
index b07add8..8ae56da 100644
--- a/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/interfaces/InterfacesPage.vue
+++ b/meshchatx/src/frontend/components/interfaces/InterfacesPage.vue
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
     <div
         class="flex flex-col flex-1 overflow-hidden min-w-0 bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-50 via-slate-100 to-white dark:from-zinc-950 dark:via-zinc-900 dark:to-zinc-900"
     >
-        <div class="overflow-y-auto p-3 md:p-6 space-y-4 max-w-6xl mx-auto w-full">
+        <div class="overflow-y-auto p-3 md:p-6 space-y-4 max-w-6xl mx-auto w-full flex-1">
             <div
                 v-if="showRestartReminder"
                 class="bg-gradient-to-r from-amber-500 to-orange-500 text-white rounded-3xl shadow-xl p-4 flex flex-wrap gap-3 items-center"