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Send a broadcast

A broadcast is a short message that arrives as a notification in the app. Use it for things people need to know now, like a water cut or a gate closure.

The Broadcasts list

Open Broadcasts

  1. 01
    Open it

    In the side menu, open Community and click Broadcasts.

  2. 02
    Your messages

    Each row shows the message, who got it, when it was scheduled and a tick once it's Delivered.

  3. 03
    Add

    Click Add at the top right.

The Add Message form

Write your message

  1. 04
    Message

    Type what you want to say. Keep it short and clear.

  2. 05
    Audience

    Choose All Users, or Specific Users and Groups and pick them.

  3. 06
    Attachment

    Want to add a picture, video or file? Choose its type and click Upload.

  4. 07
    Schedule

    Schedule For starts at right now. Change it to send later.

  5. 08
    Save

    Check it over, then click Save.

Good to know

  • A broadcast can't be called back once it's delivered, so read it twice before saving.

Your message is on its way

Need something that stays on screen longer? Use a highlight or a news article.