How to use PocketSentry

PocketSentry is an anti‑theft motion + unplug alarm. It works best when you complete setup and allow the recommended permissions.

Setup

• Add your owner photo (used on the alarm screen).
• Set your PocketSentry PIN (used to disarm).
• Complete the reliability steps (battery optimization, notifications).

Arming

• Tap Arm.
• Wait for the countdown.
• Set the phone down. If it moves or is unplugged (if enabled), the alarm triggers.

Disarming

• Open PocketSentry and disarm using your in‑app PIN.
• If your device supports it, you may also be asked for biometrics.

Evidence Photos

• Wrong PIN / failed disarm attempts: PocketSentry can capture a photo when someone enters the wrong PIN (or fails an in‑app biometric check).
• Alarm trigger photos (optional): You can enable this in Settings to capture up to two front‑camera photos when the alarm starts (OFF by default).
• Save to Photos (DCIM): Recommended ON if you want Google Photos backup. Otherwise evidence stays only in the in‑app gallery.

Troubleshooting

• If the alarm isn’t reliable, complete the in‑app “Fix Reliability” steps.
• Some phones aggressively kill background services unless you disable battery optimization for PocketSentry.