Test your alarm
How to test your alarm
You can easily test your alarm to ensure that your device settings are correct. The test alarm is sent only to the user who initiated it; no other users are affected. To test the alarm, follow the instructions below.
On a mobile phone/tablet
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Step 5 is crucial if you want to receive an alarm signal; otherwise, you will only receive a notification.
- Tap the Menu icon in the top right corner (the button with three lines).
- Select "Test your alarm."
- Tap "Test your alarm."
- Tap "Test"
- IMPORTANT: Close the app or turn off the screen; otherwise, you won't receive an alarm signal.
- After 15 seconds, the test alarm will activate on your device with a notification and a loud signal.
- When you reopen the app, you need to confirm whether the alarm test worked or failed.
Did you receive the test alarm and signal?
- Yes: Great!
- No: You might not have configured your settings correctly or might be using an outdated version. Resolve this by following the instructions in these articles:
On your computer
- Open the Cosafe Desktop App.
- Ensure you're logged in.
- Click the Menu icon in the top right corner (the button with three lines).
- Select "Test alarm."
- Click "Test your alarm."
- Click "Test"
- Minimize the app (but do not log out or close it).
- After 15 seconds, you'll receive a notification and an alarm signal.
- When you reopen the app, you need to confirm whether the alarm test worked or failed.
As an administrator**
In the admin panel, you can view the results of users' alarm tests.
In the "Users" view, there's a column named "Alarm Test." It shows whether a user has tested their alarm and the outcome. Here's what each status means:
- Not Tested The user has never tested their alarm.
- Status missing The user has tested their alarm but hasn't specified the result.
- Works The user tested their alarm, and it was successful.
- Failed The user tested their alarm, but it failed.