The invention discloses a smart surface for visuo-haptic notifications. Examples of devices, systems, and methods to provide visuo-haptic notifications are disclosed. In one example, a visuo-haptic notification is provided by using a surface. A signal to cause an actuator to change a position of notification portion of the surface from an original position to a notification position is generated and output to the actuator to provide the visuo-haptic notification. In some examples, the notification portion of the surface has a display. The display may be visible when the notification portion ofthe surface is in the notification position and not visible when the notification portion of the surface is in the original position. At least part of the visuo-haptic notification can be provided onthe display.