New in version 1.3.0
* Add Feature: Alert Webhook
* Add Feature: Include a warning SMS when testing
Keep Alive will send a custom message via SMS to one or more people if you haven't used your device in a given period of time. Intended to be used as a failsafe for those living alone in case of an accident or other emergency. Once the settings are configured, no further interaction is required.
- 100% Device-based, no cloud services or accounts required
- Free with no ads or trackers
- Open Source (https://github.com/keepalivedev/KeepAlive)
- Minimal Battery Usage
- Multiple SMS Recipients
- Custom Alert Message
- Optional: Include Location Information in SMS
- Optional: Place a phone call with speakerphone enabled
- Optional: Send an HTTP request to a custom URL
Requirements
Keep Alive requires that your device has an active cellular plan. WiFi calling and messaging will be used if the device supports it.
How it Works
Keep Alive uses either your device's lock screen or another app(s) to detect activity. If your device hasn't been lock or unlocked for a set period of time, or if you haven't accessed the selected app(s), you will be prompted with an 'Are you there?' notification. If this notification is not acknowledged an Alert will be triggered. Based on the configured Emergency Contact Settings, one or more SMS messages and/or a phone call will be placed to notify others that you may be in need of assistance.
Main Settings
- Monitoring Method - Choose between using the lock screen or another app(s) to detect activity. If using another app(s), you will be prompted to select the app(s) to monitor.
- Hours of Inactivity Before Prompt - how many hours since your phone was last locked or unlocked before you are prompted with an 'Are you there?' notification. Defaults to 12 hours
- Minutes to Wait - if the prompt is not acknowledged within this time, an Alert will be sent based on the configured emergency contact settings. Defaults to 60 minutes
- Rest Period Time Range - a range of time during which inactivity will not be counted. For example, with 'Hours of Inactivity' set at 6 hours and a Rest Period of 22:00 – 6:00, if the device is last used at 18:00, the 'Are you there?' check would not be sent until 8:00. Note that an alert can still be sent during a rest period if the 'Are you there?' check was sent BEFORE the start of a rest period.
- Auto-Restart Monitoring After Alert - If enabled, monitoring will be automatically restarted after an Alert is sent.
- Alert Webhook - Configure an HTTP request to be sent when an Alert is triggered
Emergency Contact Settings
- Phone Call Number (Optional) - when an Alert is triggered a phone call will be placed to this number with speakerphone enabled
One or more SMS recipients can be configured with:
- Phone Number - the phone number to send the Alert SMS to
- Alert Message - the message that will be sent when an Alert is triggered
- Include Location - if enabled, your location will be included in a second SMS
Privacy/Data Collection
No data is collected other than the configured settings. This data is not shared with the developers or any 3rd parties. The only data transmitted is to the configured emergency contacts. This app does not request network or storage access and no data is sent to the developers or any 3rd parties.
Disclaimer
- Not responsible for SMS or phone call charges incurred by the use of the Keep Alive app
- The operation of the Keep Alive app is dependent on the device, software, and network connectivity. The developers are not responsible for any failure due to device malfunctions, software incompatibilities, or network issues.
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Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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This version requires Android 5.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access location in the background
This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
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access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
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show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
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read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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Schedule precisely timed actions
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
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send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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This app can appear on top of other apps
This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.keepalive.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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This version requires Android 5.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access location in the background
This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
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show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
Schedule precisely timed actions
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
This app can appear on top of other apps
This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.keepalive.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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2.2 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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This version requires Android 5.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access location in the background
This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
-
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
-
show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
-
query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
Schedule precisely timed actions
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
This app can appear on top of other apps
This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
io.keepalive.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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2.1 MiB
PGP Signature
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