+MeanderingMs Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have the Android geocache free app on my phone. I would like to be able to be alerted via my phone when a new cache is placed in my area. I already have it set up to alert my email, but would like to have it in case we are out and about and maybe, just maybe, could be the first to find. Anyone know how I go about putting that on my phone > Thanks everyone !!! Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Have the alerts sent to your GMail account. There is no feature in the app for this. Quote Link to comment
+eccentric_ Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 It sounds like you've already done option 1 so you might want option 2. There is an option 3 (and probably a 4-∞ too) but option 3 would be to take your already setup email notifications automatically forward them to your SMS "email" address found in the long list below. If you're using gmail youd setup a filter and forward the newly published notification emails to your SMS address. That way if your data is off you should still get the text and able to stop at the nearest McDonalds for a large coke and some free wifi so you can update your cache list How to set up an Instant Notifications: Option 1: To a data-enabled phone Visit the Instant Notifications page to add a new notification. Select cache and log types to watch. If you want to be alerted to newly published caches, select the log type "publish listing." Set the location (central point) and distance (around that point) you want to watch. Check the email listed in the "Send to" drop-down menu. (If you would like to send Instant Notifications to an alternate email,you will need to manage your email addresses first.) Check "Enable Notifications". Click the "Create Notification" button. Note: The speed with which you receive Instant Notifications is dependent on the frequency that your phone checks for email (make sure you have it set to automatic syncing) Option 2: To a basic SMS-enabled phone To find the email address associated with your phone number, Check the list below for your mobile carrier. The address will typically be your ten-digit phone number followed by some version of "@MobileCarrierName.com." Sign in to your Geocaching Premium account and visit your Account Details page. Find the box that says "Your Validated E-Mail Addresses" and click on "Change." Enter your email-to-SMS address and your Geocaching.com password. Click "Add Email Address." A text message that includes an email account validation link will be sent to your phone. Click on the link to validate (to do so, you will need to have internet access on your phone). Visit the Instant Notification page to add a new notification. You will have to select a cache type and log types to watch. If you want to be alerted to newly published caches, select the log type "publish listing." Set the location (central point) and distance (around that point) you want to watch. Select your email-to-SMS address in the "Send to" dropdown. Make sure "Enable Notifications" is checked and then hit the "Create Notification" button. Start this process again from step 5 to set up additional notifications. You can set up 40 notifications max. 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hunternet93 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 It sounds like you've already done option 1 so you might want option 2. There is an option 3 (and probably a 4-∞ too) but option 3 would be to take your already setup email notifications automatically forward them to your SMS "email" address found in the long list below. If you're using gmail youd setup a filter and forward the newly published notification emails to your SMS address. That way if your data is off you should still get the text and able to stop at the nearest McDonalds for a large coke and some free wifi so you can update your cache list (snip snip snip) As an aside, if you're posting a lot of content you can use code brackets (the "<>" icon in the post editor) to put a section of text in it's own scroll box so someone reading the thread won't wear out their scroll wheel. Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 It sounds like you've already done option 1 so you might want option 2. There is an option 3 (and probably a 4-∞ too) but option 3 would be to take your already setup email notifications automatically forward them to your SMS "email" address found in the long list below. If you're using gmail youd setup a filter and forward the newly published notification emails to your SMS address. That way if your data is off you should still get the text and able to stop at the nearest McDonalds for a large coke and some free wifi so you can update your cache list (snip snip snip) As an aside, if you're posting a lot of content you can use code brackets (the "<>" icon in the post editor) to put a section of text in it's own scroll box so someone reading the thread won't wear out their scroll wheel. ...or just provide a link to the information, rather than copying-and-pasting it all into a post. See, this is much shorter! Quote Link to comment
+MeanderingMs Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks so much for all the info. I believe I have it done now through my gmail account. Thanks for all the help !! Quote Link to comment
+eccentric_ Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 It sounds like you've already done option 1 so you might want option 2. There is an option 3 (and probably a 4-∞ too) but option 3 would be to take your already setup email notifications automatically forward them to your SMS "email" address found in the long list below. If you're using gmail youd setup a filter and forward the newly published notification emails to your SMS address. That way if your data is off you should still get the text and able to stop at the nearest McDonalds for a large coke and some free wifi so you can update your cache list (snip snip snip) As an aside, if you're posting a lot of content you can use code brackets (the "<>" icon in the post editor) to put a section of text in it's own scroll box so someone reading the thread won't wear out their scroll wheel. ...or just provide a link to the information, rather than copying-and-pasting it all into a post. See, this is much shorter! Haha, I don't have a scroll-wheel to wear out (it's an old 3-button unix mouse) Have people forgotten about scroll bars and rapid scroll? I didn't use a link because the site I grabbed the list from caused a security warning. It also had the longest and most complete list from what I could see. Quote Link to comment
+J Grouchy Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I have to say I'd prefer if there were in-app notifications...but then of course someone will come in and say "why do you need that? what's wrong with the way it is? you're crazy and you ask for silly things!"...so I won't ask for it because it's 'bad' to ask for conveniences. Nevermind that that's one big thing that differentiates mobile apps from the old school tech from a decade ago - and seriously...email notifications in 2013? when even my bank provides in-app notifications? when I'm doing everything I can to STOP getting more email? when I don't want to have to use one app (gmail or sms) to find out what another app (geocaching.com) is trying to tell me? yeah. I'm crazy and I ask for silly things. Edited May 28, 2013 by J Grouchy Quote Link to comment
+eccentric_ Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I have to say I'd prefer if there were in-app notifications...but then of course someone will come in and say "why do you need that? what's wrong with the way it is? you're crazy and you ask for silly things!"...so I won't ask for it because it's 'bad' to ask for conveniences. Nevermind that that's one big thing that differentiates mobile apps from the old school tech from a decade ago - and seriously...email notifications in 2013? when even my bank provides in-app notifications? when I'm doing everything I can to STOP getting more email? when I don't want to have to use one app (gmail or sms) to find out what another app (geocaching.com) is trying to tell me? yeah. I'm crazy and I ask for silly things. The problem isn't that the app couldn't do it or that you're the only one. The notifications isn't in the Groundspeak API so the apps have no place to get the information on newly published caches... Quote Link to comment
+Toeb Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I've tried to utilize the sms enabled option; I even received the text to verify address. My problem is that the text came in two parts and I can't access the link to verify the number to use instant notification. Any suggestions out there? Quote Link to comment
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