Record shortcuts for Siri to use with Ok Alone when lone working
The latest version of our Ok Alone lone worker app provides Siri shortcuts so you can now use Siri to update your Ok Alone status. This means you can use Ok Alone when working alone in a vehicle, working on the move or any other time you may need to be hands free.
Siri is the voice controlled personal assistant on your iPhone. Siri allows you to use your voice to do things on your iPhone, such as sending an SMS, making a call or playing music. Any user with an iPhone and Ok Alone can now easily use Siri to start a shift, check in or get help – all using you voice, hands free.
When you have installed Ok Alone and registered your account using your Worker ID we will provide some shortcuts to Siri.
This means that you can use Siri to perform actions on the Ok Alone lone worker app, such as starting a shift or checking in.
All you need to do is record a voice command for each action and you are ready to go.
Once you have set up the Ok Alone app carry out the following steps to use Siri when you are lone working.
You are ready to go. You can simply say “Check in now” to Siri and the Ok Alone lone worker app will be opened and automatically check you in.
You can record Siri Shortcuts for
To view all your lone worker shortcuts you can go to Settings > Siri & Search >My Shortcuts.
The Ok Alone team writes informative articles about lone working. Through our articles, we aim to educate readers on the benefits and best practices of using our lone worker app, and how Ok Alone can help mitigate risks and enhance communication between workers and monitors. Learn about other areas including legislation, risk management, and legal compliance plus lone worker features such as man down, high-risk check ins and location monitoring.
This post was last modified on April 17, 2024 2:54 pm
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