Important settings for MacBook

This guide is intended for users to configure essential settings on their MacBook to ensure the Cosafe app functions optimally.

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To hear the alarm signal on your MacBook, you MUST have the sound enabled and use the Cosafe Desktop App.

Notification settings on your MacBook

1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner.
2. Go to System settings/preferences.
3. Scroll down to Notifications.
4. Under Application Notifications, find Cosafe Desktop App.
5. Enable Allow Notifications.
6. Choose Alerts.
7. Enable the following:
   • Show notifications on Lock Screen
   • Show in Notification Centre
   • Badge application icon
   • Play sound for notification
   • Show previews: Default
   • Notification grouping: Automatic

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Allow Cosafe when “Do Not Disturb” is on

1. Go to Focus in the left sidebar menu (still in System settings/preferences).
2. Select Do Not Disturb.
3. Under Allow Notifications, add Cosafe Desktop App to Allowed Apps.

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Allow Cosafe access to Location Services

While mobile phones have a built-in GPS receiver, computers usually do not.
When trying to determine location, computers typically rely on Wi-Fi positioning or IP addresses, which means the position may not always be exact.

To improve accuracy:

1. Open System settings/preferences.
2. Scroll down to Privacy & Security.
3. Select Location Services.
4. Turn on the toggle for Location Services.
5. Scroll down to find Cosafe Desktop App and turn on the toggle.
6. For more information, click About Location Services & Privacy.