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# Android: Scope of functionality


# Android: Scope of functionality

The GroupAlarm app for Android allows any user to be instantly notified of new alarms across all organisations.
To do this, simply download the app from the Play Store, log in with your credentials or via Google and you're ready to go.

## Range of functions

* Immediate notification of incoming alarms - even when your smartphone is muted, if needed.
* Quick view of the alarm as an overlay, optionally also on the lock screen.
* Secure message exchange with all participants.
* Calculation of the time required to reach the organisations location when an alarm is acknowledged.
* Overview of all past alarms, including feedback from participants.
* Display of your appointments, notification for new invitations and easy RSVPing.
* Triggering of new alarms.
* Triggering a test alarm via the web interface.
* Managing your availability settings.
* Biometric security features to protect the App and Interface.

| Your avatar in the top right-hand corner of the app also gives you direct access to your personal user profile settings such as [Master data](https://docs.groupalarm.com/en/article/general-data-6khqzq/), [Devices](https://docs.groupalarm.com/en/article/devices-12l2p4/), [Labels](https://docs.groupalarm.com/en/article/pausable-labels-auqrqx/#6-using-pausable-labels-as-participants), [Notifications](https://docs.groupalarm.com/en/article/notifications-jy03xs/) and [Privacy](https://docs.groupalarm.com/en/article/privacy-1t4ye2g/).