Why Keeping the POM Safe App Running Enhances Your Safety

While the POM Mobile can function without the mobile app running, we strongly recommend keeping both active for the best experience. Doing so improves location accuracy, optimizes SOS alerts, and extends device battery life—ensuring you get the fastest and most reliable emergency response when needed.

Key Benefits of Running the POM Safe App:

1. More Precise Location for Faster Response
   When both the POM Mobile and the app are running, POM Dispatch can determine your location more accurately. The device relies on GPS and LTE, while the app enhances location accuracy by also utilizing Wi-Fi networks and your phone’s GPS. This multi-source approach provides first responders with the most precise location data available.

2. Optimized SOS Alert Handling
   When the app is running, it plays an active role in processing SOS alerts. Instead of relying solely on the POM Mobile’s cellular connection, the alert is sent through the app, ensuring a stronger and more reliable connection to POM Dispatch for faster emergency response.

3. Extended Device Battery Life
   Running the app reduces the data load on the POM Mobile, as location data can also be gathered through the phone. In some cases, this has led to users doubling their device’s battery life, allowing for longer use between charges.

4. Layers of Redundancy for Added Security
   Keeping the app active ensures multiple pathways for contacting POM Safe Dispatch. In an emergency, redundancy is critical—having both the device and the app running provides extra assurance that help can reach you when needed.

For the best safety coverage, we recommend always running the POM Safe app alongside your POM Mobile. If you have any questions, our team is happy to assist! - [e-mail]