Broadcast Messages vs. Check-In

WHAT IS A CHECK-IN MESSAGE?

WHAT IS A BROADCAST MESSAGE?

A Check-in message is a Broadcast that asks members of your community if they are safe. It can be sent in either Drill or Live Mode.

 1.  A dashboard admin sends out a message to your community.  This can be sent to specific Groups or Geofences.

2.  App users reply to the message with either “I’m ok” or “I need help.” Responses are displayed on a real-time map with location and contact information.

CHECK-IN USE CASES

• Roll call during drills (building community familiarity with LiveSafe while recording drill participation
• Emergency alerts

A Broadcast is a one-way communication from the dashboard to your community, used for issuing safety notifications and alerts. Examples:

1.  “Be aware that the north entrance has been blocked off to all traffic.”

2.  “Due to ongoing renovations, Building C will remain closed for the rest of the week.”

BROADCAST USE CASES

• Mass notifications in everyday or urgent scenarios
• Reaching your community via push notification, SMS text, email, and RSS feed.