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Assure Okay - Check-in App for People Living Alone

Frequently Asked Questions

AssureOkay is a check-in service designed to provide peace of mind for individuals living alone or in potentially vulnerable situations. It allows users to set up regular check-ins and automatically notifies designated emergency contacts if a check-in is missed.

Users set up a schedule for regular check-ins (daily, weekly, or custom). At the scheduled time, AssureOkay sends a reminder. If the user doesn't check in within the specified timeframe, the system automatically notifies their designated emergency contacts via email and SMS.

AssureOkay is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can install it on your phone without going through an app store. Here's how to do it on an iPhone:

  1. Open Safari (or Chrome) and go to the AssureOkay website (assureokay.com).
  2. Tap the share button at the bottom of the screen (the square with an arrow pointing upward).
  3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen".
  4. Name the app "AssureOkay" and tap "Add".
Step 1: Tap share button Step 2: Tap Add to Home Screen

You'll now see the AssureOkay icon on your home screen, and you can use it just like a regular app!

Web push notifications are messages that can be sent to a user's device from a website, even when the user is not actively browsing that site. They help keep users informed about important updates or reminders, such as check-in prompts from AssureOkay.

Enabling Web Push Notifications:

On Android:
  • Chrome: Tap the lock icon in the address bar > Site settings > Notifications > Allow
  • Firefox: Tap the lock icon > Site permissions > Notification permission > Allow
  • Edge: Tap the lock icon > Site permissions > Notifications > Allow
On iOS:

iOS doesn't support web push notifications in the same way as Android. However, you can use our PWA (Progressive Web App) for a similar experience:

  1. Install the AssureOkay PWA as described in the previous FAQ.
  2. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and click on Notifications.
  3. Scroll down and tap on "AssureOkay" or "A-OK".
  4. Enable "Allow Notifications".

When you first visit AssureOkay, you'll be prompted to allow notifications. If you declined initially, you can always change this in your browser settings. Enabling notifications ensures you receive timely check-in reminders and important alerts from AssureOkay.