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Quick Start (Android)

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1. Grant Essential Permissions

During the application onboarding, accept all permissions (SMS, Location, Contacts). If skipped, they will be requested when needed later, but we recommend accepting them now for a seamless experience.

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2. Optimal Configuration

In the onboarding configuration step, we highly recommend:

  • Add recipients to your emergency alert list.
  • Add the app widget to your home screen for instant access.

Note: These can also be managed in Settings after onboarding.

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3. Connectivity & fallbacks

Verify if Wifi calls are enabled on your phone. If your carrier doesn't support it, consider using a Twilio account as a fallback for Wifi-only situations. Twilio is free to start and provides reliable SMS delivery without a cell signal.

You can also enable Email redundancy in SenyAlert to ensure your loved ones are notified via multiple channels.

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4. Perform a Test Alert

Test your setup by sending an ‘I’m OK’ message. Tap the button once (or hold for 5s if configured). A countdown will appear, giving you time to cancel or send immediately. Letting it expire sends the alert automatically!

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5. Explore Navigation

Swipe Left to access your preconfigured custom messages for specific situations. Swipe Right to activate the Check-in Timer (Dead Man's Switch), which auto-alerts if you don't check in by a certain time.

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6. Setup for Others

If you’re setting this phone up for someone else (like a senior relative), take a moment to preconfigure their custom alerts (Swipe Left) so they have the most relevant messages ready at their fingertips.