As the Kars4Kids Safety App relies on Bluetooth technology, your vehicle will need to be equipped with Bluetooth for the app to function properly. The app’s alert is triggered when the car’s engine is turned off, disconnecting the phone’s paired connection to the car.

Customization

You can personalize your app by using a picture of your child as the background image that will be visible on all screens of the app. When you open the app, simply press the plus sign in the center of the screen and select an image from your gallery. A long press on the image will allow you to swap out your set image with a different one.

Settings

As soon as you open the app, you will see a list of devices that have a paired connection to your phone. If your phone is paired with your car, you should see your car’s Bluetooth in this list. If the connection is not listed, click on the plus sign in the left-hand corner to scan for available devices. (You will need to be in pair-able distance of your car when you do this.)

Use the toggle switch to select the device you wish to activate. Moving to the on position will take you to the settings screen, where you can choose your preferred alert settings. These settings are specific to the car you selected. If you have multiple cars to pair, you will set these options individually for each one. You may click a device at any time to access the settings

Choose the tone for your alert by selecting [alert ringtone], which will allow you to choose from a list of your phone’s ringtones.

There are three options for the alert settings:

1. Always On

   The app is always on and you will get an alert every time you turn off your engine. Select always on from the alert settings menu to enable this setting. We recommend this setting for those who often travel with children, as there is no need for any input on the driver’s part each trip and will go off even with a change of routine.

2. Time Frame

   You can set time blocks during which the app is automatically turned on. The alert will be triggered when the engine is turned off during these scheduled times. Select Time Frame and click on Add Time Frame to set your schedule. You can add multiple start and end times.

3. Notification Only

   In this setting, the default alert setting is off. Each time your phone pairs with your car, an unobtrusive notification will appear in your phone’s notification bar, giving you the option to turn the alert on. If you do not open the notification, it will simply disappear when your car is turned off. This setting is ideal for those who don’t usually travel with children and don’t want to be alerted on a frequent basis.