Silent Bodyguard-Your Secret Panic Button
Written by Heather Leister
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In the past I’ve reviewed a few apps that I hope to never have to use, the ones that are designed for use in an emergency situation. Silent Bodyguard is one of those apps. It works as a “silent panic button” and will send out your location via text message and email if you activate the alarm. You select the emergency contacts that you want notified and then it’s just a matter of tapping a “whistle” button to turn on the alarm. A text message and email will be sent every 60 seconds to your emergency contact. It gives your name and your GPS location so you can be located if you’re in a situation where you need help and can’t talk on the phone.
It was interesting to read that you will only be allowed to activate the alarm five times in one month. After that you’ll be limited to two times. This is meant to prevent misuse of the app and could also keep you from a “Boy Who Cried Wolf” situation.
Silent Bodyguard will also work on an iPod Touch as long as you’re in an area with WiFi coverage. When we upgrade our phones and convert our 3G to a Touch for our kids this app will be on it. It’s a great source of peace of mind for yourself and your children. You’ll know that if you (or they) ever find yourself in a situation where you need to quietly let someone know where you’re at you’ve got an emergency plan.
One last note, tonight I attempted to test out the app and send a message to my husband. BUT, he was unable to get it until later because his phone had run out of batteries. Since we’re probably not the only ones to practically drain our phone’s batteries each day it might be nice to have the ability to send text messages to two different numbers. I know that would run up the text messaging charges but in an emergency it would be worth it. You’d just have to make sure that your kids understood exactly when they should activate the alarm and when they should not.
Price when Reviewed: $3.99
Seller: Fun at Work
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this app for review purposes.
