Give Your Workers More Control With Timed Activity 

The Timed Activity feature allows users to set a one-time timer for specific activities. It’s designed to enhance employee safety during tasks that may have varying time requirements or present different levels of risk.   How does the Timed Activity work? …

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Do Not Disturb iPhone Settings with Ok Alone

As of iOS 15, iPhones have a Do Not Disturb setting. This feature is very useful in cases where general notifications are unwanted but certain apps still need to be heard. By using Do Not Disturb with Ok Alone, most …

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How to Update Worker Status via SMS

Workers can update their Ok Alone status by sending an SMS. This is useful if they have an older phone, or satellite phone or if there is no wifi or data for the app to use. Using SMS workers can …

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Understanding Location Settings

When you are installing the Ok Alone app, in order to get the best protection, it is essential workers choose the correct location settings. This page explains the different options and the settings we recommend. Phone Settings and Permissions on …

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Handsfree Status Updates with Google Assistant

You can update your Ok Alone shift handsfree using Google Assistant. Here is an explanation of how it works. What is Google Assistant? Google Assistant is a virtual assistant from google that lets you do lots of things using your …

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Do Not Disturb Android Settings with Ok Alone

Most Android phones have a Do Not Disturb setting. This feature is very useful in cases where general notifications are unwanted but certain apps still need to be heard. By using Do Not Disturb with Ok Alone, most notifications can …

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Connect Worker Actions from Ok Alone to Zapier

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Lone Worker by Ok Alone Zapier Integration The Zapier platform allows connections to be made between applications with no coding required. An application develops an integration with Zapier and allows users to create ‘Zaps’. Zaps are specific trigger->action connections that …

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Working from Home with Amazon Alexa & Echo Devices

What is Alexa? Alexa is a cloud-based voice service from Amazon. Alexa is the brain behind Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices. Using Alexa is as simple as asking a question—just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly. Meet Alexa View our …

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Sending a Help Alert

If you find yourself in a situation where you need someone to either come and help or call you immediately then Ok Alone has a help feature which makes this quick and easy. There are three options for requesting help …

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Get Alerts when your iPhone is on Silent

When you are a lone worker or a monitor, sometimes you need to have your phone on silent. Most of the time this is fine, but what if you don’t hear your check in reminder? Or don’t hear a worker’s …

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Use Siri and to Update your Status

You can use Siri with the Ok Alone app for hands-free operation. The latest iOS 17 version enhances this feature, allowing seamless voice commands to manage your lone worker status. What is Siri? Siri is your iPhone’s voice-controlled assistant, now …

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