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5 Cool Ways to Make Sure You Never Miss Calls On Android
Today, we turn the internet on your face. Avoiding important things gets us into messy situations. Sometimes, we have to dress appropriately and get to work. And if that means never missing a call from anyone, so be it.
Side note: This might be a good time to add some telemarketers to the blacklist. Ok, back to work.
Why all this? Well, first, because the premise sounds interesting. Second, you might be in a line of work where answering your phone can be a matter of life or death for someone (talking about a doctor or a nurse here, not your stockbroker).
Ok, now that we’re all on the same page, let’s get started.
1. Never Put Your Phone In Silent Mode
Silent mode is not suitable when going hardcore. Ensure the ringer and notification volume is turned up.
2. Disco Flash
Flash Blink is an app that activates your phone’s LED Flash in various rhythmic patterns. It is incredibly bright and pulsates rapidly. In the vicinity of your phone, it is impossible to miss. If your phone has RGB LED flash functionality, the app will also utilize different colors.
If you are wearing khakis or trousers, the flash will emanate outward from your clothes, ensuring that you attract attention.
If you have epilepsy, avoid this app or lower the Flash Counts as it can affect you quickly. You can set the flashes to repeat or activate them for SMS or other app notifications.
You miss most of your calls because your phone is in another room or on a different floor. As long as your phone is connected to the internet, there are ways to send notifications to every device possible.
I’ve written about Pushbullet before. It’s an app that pushes content, such as text, files, clipboard, maps, and notifications from one device to another. Simply install the Android app, activate Notification Mirroring, and install the Chrome extension or app on your PC to get started.
When you receive a call, Pushbullet will promptly notify you on your screen, giving you approximately 60 seconds to locate your phone. If you happen to overlook this notification, don’t fret; another notification regarding the missed call will be displayed.
B. IFTTT
IFTTT’s Android app allows users to perform various actions related to location and phone calls. This is beneficial as it offers a range of capabilities. Some recommended recipes include receiving an email for missed calls, adding missed calls to Google Calendar for later access, and incorporating missed calls into Evernote. These are just a few examples of the many possibilities available with this app.
You have the option to assign a distinct treatment for VIPs – for your bosses both at work and home.
With Philips Hue lights, you can transform your house into a fire station when you receive a missed call using this recipe.
C. IFTTT and Pushbullet
IFTTT on Android automates tasks and integrates seamlessly with notifications through Pushbullet. Create your own recipes for a more streamlined experience.
4. Take Your Phone Everywhere
You can’t miss a call if you always have your phone. What about the loo? Just take your phone instead of your tablet/Kindle. We all know you Reddit in the loo.
5. Repeated Notifications
Ok, you missed a call. Not a good move, but it’s in the past now. If you’re not on your PC, you won’t know about it until you pick up the phone again.
Repeating Notifications is an app that allows you to repeat notifications for calls, SMS, and specific apps. The app will keep buzzing you until you take action.
Even if you missed the call, this app will make sure you feel guilty about it at a set interval of time.
How do you always stay reachable? Let us know in the comments below.
As Fred Humiston, the author behind Twothirds.us, I focus on providing practical and easy-to-follow guides and solutions for a variety of technical issues that people commonly face.
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