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How do I set up and use Routes in the Spacetalk App?

How to create a Route to monitor a Space member along a regular journey in the Spacetalk App.

Create a Route for a Space member's regular journey, like the walk to school. You'll get an alert when they set off, see their location live, and know if they leave the path.

Who this is for: Space admins who want alerts when a Space member travels a regular journey, like the walk to school.

How do I create a Route in the Spacetalk App?

  1. Open the Spacetalk App and tap the blue + button in the bottom right corner, then tap Add Route from the menu.

    Spacetalk App + menu with Add Route highlighted

  2. In the Search address box, type the start point and tap it to select. Repeat to set the end point.

    Spacetalk App New Route screen with Set starting point and the Search address box highlighted

  3. Select the mode of transport, for example walking or cycling, by tapping its icon. Then tap Setup Route.

    Spacetalk App New Route screen with the transport options highlighted: walk, bike, car and bus

  4. Adjust the Deviation Allowance slider to set how far from the path a member can travel before you receive an alert. A visual preview of the deviation zone appears on the map.

    Spacetalk App Route settings showing a route on the map and the Deviation allowance slider set to 1km

  5. Enter a name in the Route Name text box. You can include emojis.

    Spacetalk App Route details screen with the Route name field filled in as Home.

  6. Toggle Notify about all Members to receive notifications when any member travels this route, or toggle individual members on or off as preferred. A green toggle means you will receive notifications for that member.

    Spacetalk App Notification Preferences screen with the Notify about all members toggle switched off.

  7. Tap Save Route. You can edit your Routes at any time from the Spacetalk App.

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