SOS
Emergency
Manual SOS, ACFD Beta, Track Me, CarPlay, and Watch companions — personal safety in the RedPing SOS app.
Manual SOSACFDTrack Me
Build 47SOS iOS/Android 1.0.2
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SOS
SAR
Search and Rescue
RedPing Help, live dashboard, missions, and status updates — responder workflows in the RedPing SAR app (Pro+).
HelpDashboardMissions
Emergency Communication Platform
Two apps, one REDP!NG safety stack — aligned to 1.0.2 (48).
RedPing SOS handles emergency activation, passive protection, and Track Me. RedPing SAR unlocks Help, live incident coordination, and dashboard actions on Pro and above — and stays separate from the SOS app.
Build 47 · v5.0 entitlements
RedPing SOS vs RedPing SAR
The platform ships as two mobile app variants. Subscription tier gates what unlocks in each app — not everything on your plan appears inside SOS.
RedPing SOS
Emergency app for people in distress — Manual SOS, contacts, ACFD, SOS SMS, Track Me, CarPlay, and Watch.
- Manual SOS, last ping, live SOS location, and breadcrumbs
- ACFD Beta, motion contexts, and SOS SMS on Essential+
- Track Me scheduled recorder on Pro / Family admin
- CarPlay + Apple Watch on all tiers (SOS iOS, build 47+)
- RedPing Help, SAR dashboard, and missions blocked in SOS
RedPing SAR
Responder app for volunteers and coordinators — Help, live SOS visibility, dashboard writes, and missions (Pro minimum).
- RedPing Help and non-SOS assistance workflows
- SAR global live SOS visibility and mission participation
- Dashboard writes: acknowledge, assign, en route, on scene, resolve
- Ultra org command and KPI analytics — coming soon
- Track Me is not in the SAR app allowlist
Explore Our Communication Features
Choose a category to explore SOS, SAR, passive protection, and coordination workflows aligned to 1.0.2 (48).
Manual SOS Activation
RedPing SOS uses a deliberate press-and-hold activation flow with countdown protection before emergency alerts are sent.
Core RedPing SOS emergency trigger
CarPlay & Apple Watch Companions
On supported SOS iOS builds, CarPlay and Apple Watch mirror phone-side safety state at no extra tier charge.
Platform companions on SOS iOS (build 47+)
SMS-First SOS Protocol
Essential+ and above unlock SOS SMS and SOS testing for stronger contact alerting when voice calls are hard to use.
Essential+ emergency communications upgrade
Readiness & Safety Guidance
Baseline readiness tools and setup guidance help users prepare RedPing SOS before an emergency happens.
Everyday preparedness on RedPing SOS
Built for Build 47 SOS and SAR Operations
Powered by the current mobile stack supporting RedPing SOS 1.0.2 (47) and RedPing SAR responder workflows on Pro and above.
Technology Stack (12 technologies)
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Emergency Messaging Engine
5 specifications
The current emergency and SAR messaging layer supports secure in-app delivery, offline queuing, and reconnect recovery f...
Benefits Available
Firebase Cloud Platform
5 specifications
Firebase-backed services support authentication, data sync, push notifications, and responder-facing workflows across th...
Benefits Available
Safety Guidance Support
4 specifications
The app includes guidance surfaces that help users understand setup, emergency readiness, and supported SOS/SAR workflow...
Benefits Available
Secure Encryption
4 specifications
Current messaging and data flows include encrypted transport and secure messaging protections for supported emergency wo...
Benefits Available
Mobile App Runtime
5 specifications
RedPing SOS and RedPing SAR are separate mobile app variants on iOS and Android (1.0.2 (48)), each with its own allowed ...
Benefits Available
Offline-Safe Recovery
5 specifications
Critical SOS and message flows are designed to keep moving under poor connectivity using queueing, fallbacks, and reconn...
Benefits Available
CarPlay & Apple Watch
5 specifications
On supported SOS iOS builds, CarPlay and Apple Watch mirror phone-side SOS and ACFD state on all tiers including Free.
Benefits Available
Auto Crash & Fall Detection
5 specifications
ACFD Beta on Essential+ monitors device sensors and escalates through verification before SOS when a crash or fall is su...
Benefits Available
Track Me Scheduled Recorder
5 specifications
Pro and Family admin users on RedPing SOS can record voluntary time or distance snapshots — not continuous live tracking...
Benefits Available
REDP!NG Help Feature
5 specifications
RedPing Help supports non-SOS assistance in the RedPing SAR app (Pro+): categories, community flow, local services, and ...
Benefits Available
SAR Integration Platform
5 specifications
RedPing SAR (Pro+) provides registration, live dashboard, mission participation, and status writes — separate from RedPi...
Benefits Available
Privacy & Security Protection
5 specifications
Privacy controls restrict how emergency details, contacts, messages, and responder visibility are exposed during support...
Benefits Available
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Important Technology Limitations & Disclaimers
REDP!NG is an emergency communication platform only. It does not replace 911 or other emergency services. RedPing SOS and RedPing SAR are separate app variants with different allowed features (1.0.2 (48)).
15+ Important Limitations
Critical Safety Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About REDP!NG
Get answers to common questions about REDP!NG's SOS and SAR coordination workflows.
Getting Started
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REDP!NG is designed around SMS-based SOS delivery, helping send user details and GPS-based location data quickly without relying only on a voice call. Unlike 911 and many traditional emergency services, which usually begin with a phone conversation, REDP!NG can be useful when speaking is difficult because of pain, panic, injury, poor signal conditions, or difficulty explaining your condition and location clearly. It supports emergency communication, but it does not replace local emergency services.
Advanced Features
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Technical & Support
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