How does the SOS button work?
When you trigger SOS, GoAlert sends your live GPS coordinates to your chosen guardians as an
Internet push notification. Alerts need an active Internet connection to dispatch; GPS
tracking itself runs on your device. GoAlert is a supplementary safety tool, not a
replacement for calling 112, 108 or 1091 in India.
Does GoAlert work without internet?
Partly. GPS tracking and the safety timer run on your device without Internet, but SOS
alerts, remote location requests and accident-detection notifications are sent as Internet
push notifications, so they dispatch only when connectivity is available. An active
connection is required to reach guardians.
What permissions does GoAlert need and why?
GoAlert needs precise location for GPS alerts and tracking, background location only when
you start a monitored trip, contacts access only to let you pick guardians from your
phonebook, and notifications for the tracking indicator and incoming alerts. Each
permission can be revoked anytime in Android Settings; location features stop working if
revoked.
What happens when my battery is low?
With Low Battery Alerts enabled, GoAlert automatically sends an SOS to your chosen guardians
when your battery drops to about 15%, so they know your phone may go offline soon. Like all
alerts, it needs Internet to dispatch, and GoAlert cannot function once the phone shuts
down.
What is the Safe Zone feature?
Safe Zones let you mark trusted locations such as home or work. When your device is inside a
safe zone radius, GoAlert suppresses automatic alerts to prevent false alarms while keeping
tracking available. You can add, edit or remove safe zones in the app at any time.
How does Remote Location Request work?
Enable Remote Request in Settings to get a unique connection code and share it with a
guardian. They can then request your live GPS coordinates over the Internet, even if you
cannot respond. Requests and replies are relayed through Firebase and need Internet on both
sides. No SMS is used.
Which languages does GoAlert support?
GoAlert supports 22 languages: English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, French, German,
Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam,
Punjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese.
