Quick Start
Setup Guide
Complete guide to setting up SafeOrbit360 from scratch. Estimated time: 5 minutes.
System Requirements
Dashboard (Admin)
- ✓Any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- ✓Internet connection
- ✓SafeOrbit360 account
Agent Device (Monitored)
- ✓Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher
- ✓GPS / Location services enabled
- ✓Internet connection for initial setup
Note: iOS (iPhone/iPad) is not currently supported. The agent APK is Android-only.
01
Create Your Account
- 1.Go to dashboard.safeorbit360.com and click Create Account.
- 2.Select your account type: Individual / Family, Business / Enterprise, or School / Institution.
- 3.Enter your full name, email, phone number, and a strong password.
- 4.Check your email for a verification code and enter it to activate your account.
- 5.You are now inside your dashboard. Proceed to add your first monitored profile.
02
Add a Monitored Profile
- 1.From your dashboard, click the + Add Device button in the top-right corner.
- 2.Enter the name and optional photo for the person or asset being monitored.
- 3.Select a role — Family Member, Employee, Student, Vehicle, or Custom.
- 4.A unique setup QR code and download link are generated. Keep this screen open — you will need it in the next step.
03
Install the Agent APK
- 1.On the target (monitored) device, open a browser and navigate to the download link — or scan the QR code shown on your dashboard.
- 2.Tap Download APK. If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources in Android settings.
- 3.Open the downloaded file and tap Install. The agent configuration is pre-embedded in the APK.
- 4.Follow the Permission Wizard — grant Location, Phone, Contacts, and SMS permissions when prompted.
- 5.The agent will activate, connect to the backend, and send a device registration notification to your account.
💡 Tip: Enable "Install unknown apps" in Settings → Apps → Special app access on Android 8.0+. The agent auto-reverts this setting after installation for security.
04
Approve the Device
- 1.You will receive a push notification and email: "New device wants to pair with profile [Name]".
- 2.Review the device details (model, partial IMEI, Android version) to confirm it is the correct device.
- 3.Tap Approve to confirm, or Reject if the device is incorrect.
- 4.Once approved, live location data begins streaming to your dashboard within 30–60 seconds.
Setting Up Geo-Fences
Geo-fences let you define geographic zones and receive alerts when a monitored device enters or exits them. Available on Basic plan and above.
- 1.Open a device profile and navigate to the Geo-Fence tab.
- 2.Click + Add Zone. Search for an address or click on the map to drop a pin.
- 3.Drag the radius slider to set the zone size (minimum 50 meters, maximum 10 km).
- 4.Name the zone (e.g., "Home", "Office", "School") and choose whether to alert on entry, exit, or both.
- 5.Save. Alerts will be sent via push notification, email, and optionally SMS.
SOS Emergency System
The SOS system is triggered by pressing the device power button 5 times in rapid succession. This is available on all plans and requires no manual interaction after initial setup.
When SOS is triggered: 1) All registered contacts receive a push notification + SMS. 2) Live location is shared in real time. 3) The agent begins a 60-second ambient audio recording.
To register emergency contacts, go to Dashboard → Account Settings → Emergency Contacts and add up to 3 phone numbers.
Telegram Bot Integration Enterprise
Receive location updates, call summaries, and alerts directly through Telegram — useful when you want instant monitoring without opening the dashboard.
- 1.Open Telegram and search for
@SafeOrbit360Bot. - 2.Send the command
/linkand follow the authentication prompt. - 3.Select which devices to link and which alert types to receive.
- 4.Use
/location,/status, and/callsat any time.