WhatsApp Notifications

With WhatsApp integrated into Ok Alone, you and your monitors can receive alerts and reminders via WhatsApp—anywhere in the world with Wi-Fi, even when mobile coverage is unavailable.

 

WhatsApp Notifications for Workers

Workers can now:

  • Receive Check-In Reminder notifications via WhatsApp

  • Update shift status (Start, Check-In, End) directly in WhatsApp
    Workers can get a status notification using WhatsApp

How to set up WhatsApp for a worker:

  1. Log in to the Ok Alone dashboard.

  2. Navigate to Workers, then select the worker you want to edit.

  3. Scroll to the Use WhatsApp section.

  4. Choose either Use WhatsApp + SMS or Use WhatsApp Only.

  5. Click Save.

Lone worker notifications for workers with WhatsApp

WhatsApp Alerts for Monitors

Monitors can receive all lone-worker alerts—such as missed check-ins and Man Down events—via WhatsApp just as they do via SMS.

Monitors can get lone worker alerts in WhatsApp

How to set up WhatsApp for a monitor:

  1. Log in to the Ok Alone dashboard.

  2. Go to Monitors, then select the monitor you want to edit.

  3. Scroll down to the Contact section (below Phone Number).

  4. Check the WhatsApp box.

  5. Click Save.
    Monitors can get lone worker alerts using WhatsApp

 

Benefits of WhatsApp Integration

  • Global Reach – Works over Wi-Fi where cellular is unavailable.

  • Familiar Interface – Leverage a platform your teams already use.

  • Quick Responses – Reply in WhatsApp to confirm check-ins or status.

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