Keep Alive – Stay Connected, Even When You Can’t Respond
Overview
• Keep Alive is designed to bring peace of mind to those who live alone or want an added safety net.
• If your phone shows no activity for a set time, the app automatically sends an SMS to your chosen contacts—and can even make a call—alerting them that you might need help.
• Once set up, it quietly runs on your device without demanding your attention.
Key Features
• Completely Device-Based – Works entirely on your phone; no cloud accounts or external servers.
• Free and Private – No ads, no trackers, no hidden costs.
• Open Source – Transparent and community-supported: https://github.com/keepalivedev/KeepAlive
• Efficient Power Use – Designed for minimal impact on your battery.
• Flexible Alerts – Notify multiple contacts with a custom message.
Optional Add-ons
• Share your GPS location in the alert SMS.
• Place a speakerphone call to a chosen contact.
• Send an HTTP request to a specific URL (for custom integrations).
Requirements
• Keep Alive needs a device with an active cellular plan.
• If available, Wi-Fi calling and messaging will also be used.
How It Works
Keep Alive monitors your activity through either your lock screen or selected apps.
• If there’s no activity for your chosen amount of time, you’ll receive an “Are you there?” prompt.
• If you don’t respond to the prompt, the app automatically sends alerts based on your emergency contact settings—via SMS, phone call, or a combination of both.
Main Settings
• Monitoring Method – Choose to track screen locks/unlocks or usage of specific apps.
• Inactivity Duration – Set how long your phone can stay idle before prompting you (default: 12 hours).
• Response Window – Decide how long the app waits after the prompt before sending alerts (default: 60 minutes).
• Rest Period – Define times when inactivity should be ignored, such as overnight hours.
• Auto-Restart – Enable automatic resumption of monitoring after an alert is triggered.
• Alert Webhook – Optionally send an HTTP request when an alert occurs for advanced notifications or system integrations.
Emergency Contact Settings
• Phone Call Option
+ Automatically place a speakerphone call to a chosen number when an alert triggers.
• SMS Contacts
+ Add one or more recipients.
+ Customize your alert message.
+ Choose whether to attach your location.
Privacy and Data Use
• Your privacy is central to Keep Alive’s design.
• The app stores its settings locally and shares no data with the developers or third parties.
• It only transmits messages and calls to your configured emergency contacts.
• No network or storage permissions are required.
Disclaimer
• Users are responsible for any SMS or phone charges resulting from alerts.
• Keep Alive depends on your device, software, and network. The developers cannot guarantee operation in the event of hardware failures, software conflicts, or connectivity issues.
A Tool for Peace of Mind
• Keep Alive isn’t just an app—it’s a quiet companion that helps ensure someone will know if you need help.
• Simple, transparent, and private, it stands ready to connect you when you can’t reach out yourself.
FAQ
Q: How does Keep Alive know if I might need help?
A: The app quietly monitors your phone’s activity, such as screen locks and app usage. If it detects no activity for a set period, it sends you a gentle prompt asking if you’re okay. If you don’t respond within the time you’ve selected, it automatically sends alerts to your emergency contacts through SMS or phone calls.
Q: Does Keep Alive require an internet connection to work?
A: No, Keep Alive runs entirely on your device and doesn’t rely on cloud servers or online accounts. It uses your phone’s standard calling and messaging capabilities, so it works with a basic cellular plan. If Wi-Fi calling or messaging is available, it can use those as well.
Q: How private is my data when using Keep Alive?
A: Your privacy is central to Keep Alive’s design. All settings and data are stored locally on your phone. The app doesn’t share information with developers or third parties, and it sends messages only to your chosen contacts. This means there are no trackers, ads, or cloud storage involved.
Version History
v1.3.3——21 Oct 2025
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*1.3.3
• Add Exact Alarm Setting
• Mask Phone Number in Debug Logs
• Add Support for Themed Icons
• Add Chinese Translation (thanks @jondome)
• Add Italian Translation (thanks @albanobattistella)
• Create 'Lite' Version That Removes Webhook Functionality and Internet Permission
*1.3.2
• Update dependencies
• Completely fix issue with Rest Period alarm time
*1.3.1
• Updates for Android 15
• Fix issue with Rest Period alarm time
• Adjust translations
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