The IaR Android Auto application integrates IaR with your vehicle's infotainment system, allowing field responders to access and interact with critical system features directly from their vehicle's dashboard display. This provides real-time connectivity and enhances situational awareness while responders are on the go.
Features
- Incident Notification, Details, & Response
- Receive hands-free, real-time incident notifications.
- Access CAD and TTD audio incident lists.
- View CAD incident details.
- Submit responses to incidents.
- Listen to TTD audio.
- Navigation to Incidents
- Navigate to desired CAD incidents using direct integration with Google Maps.
- View Responders & Other Lists
- Access a list of responding personnel.
- View a list of on-duty individuals.
- View on-duty and responding personnel for mutual aid.
- View in/out of service apparatus.
Using the App
Agency Selection
Users managing multiple agencies within their IaR mobile app will be prompted to select an agency upon opening the Android Auto app.
Upon entering the app, users can switch between their agencies using the “Agencies” page.
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Overview
The IamResponding Android Auto application consists of four main pages.
CAD – View and navigate to CAD incidents.
Audio – View and listen to TTD audio.
Lists – Access additional information, such as responders, apparatus, and mutual aid information.
Agencies – View and select the agency being viewed.
When opening the Android Auto app, users will be directed to the “CAD” page.
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Incident Notifications
When an new CAD or TTD incident is received, a notification banner will be displayed.New notifications may also be viewed within the Android Auto system notifications list.CAD incident notifications can be opened to view the full incident details, while users can select to play TTD audio directly from the notification.
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CAD Incidents
Users can access a list of the 10 most recent CAD incidents, select an incident to view details, and navigate to incidents.
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Incident Details
Users can view CAD incident details, navigate to an incident, and respond to an incident from the Incident Details page. They can also select from a list of their agency's response options.
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Incident Navigation
Users can navigate to an incident from the CAD incident list or the CAD incident details page. Navigation uses Google Maps, which launches automatically on the vehicle display.
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Audio Incidents
Users can access a list of the 10 most recent TTD pre-alerts and/or audio incidents and listen to TTD audio recordings directly through the vehicle's sound system.
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Lists
The “Lists” page allows users to view several different lists, providing critical information to responders.
Responders – View a list of your agency’s responding personnel.
On Duty – View on-duty personnel for your agency.
Apparatus – View a list of your agency’s in/out of service apparatus.
On Duty (Mutual Aid) – View on-duty personnel belonging to mutual aid agencies.
Mutual Aid – View responding mutual aid personnel.
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Agencies
The “Agencies” page allows users to switch between profiles when managing multiple agencies within their IamResponding app.
Users logged into a single agency will only see one agency listed on this page.
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Safety
While the IaR Android Auto application is designed to streamline the use of IaR in a vehicle, it is not recommended to use the app while actively driving. Some features may be unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
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FAQ
- Do I need to install a separate IaR Android Auto app?
- No, the IaR functionality is available within your vehicle's Android Auto display if your device has the most recent version of IaR.
- What version of the IaR app supports Android Auto?
- Android Auto is supported on version 2.15 or later for Android devices.
- What is the minimum Android Auto version required to utilize IaR?
- IaR is compatible with all Android Auto versions, but it is recommended to keep Android Auto updated.
- Do I need to log into the Android Auto app?
- No, users are not required to log in. Any profile on your device will appear in the Android Auto app.
- Can I use navigation other than Google Maps?
- No, the IaR Android Auto app only works directly with Google Maps.
- Can I use voice commands with the IaR Android Auto app?
- No, voice commands are not currently available.
- Will app settings from my device carry over to the Android Auto app?
- Yes, settings like incident notification subscriptions and do-not-disturb settings will transfer from your mobile device to the Android Auto app.
- Will I have access to IaR hydrants and other map markers within the Android Auto App?
- No, hydrants, map markers, and pre-plans are not accessible in the Android Auto app at this time.