Detezo App Walkthrough

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Detezo is a free mobile application that enables phone-free schools and events via QR codes. Emergency services remain always enabled. The app is available to download on the App Store and Play Store. This document provides a step-by-step explanation on how to use Detezo.

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iPhone: Faculty / Hosts

This section applies to those who need to create, share, or end the Detezo QR codes used to limit smartphone usage

Installation

iPhone users download Detezo from the App Store

  1. When Detezo asks to access Screen Time, select Continue

    1. If you choose Don't Allow, you'll be asked again to allow access. This is required for the app to function properly.

  2. When Detezo asks to access Screen Time, select Allow with Face ID and then Done

    1. If you choose Don't Allow, you'll be asked again to allow access. This is required for the app to function properly.

  3. When Detezo asks to access the Camera, select Allow

    1. If you choose Don't Allow, you will be required to select Settings and then toggle Camera to On. This is required for the app to function properly.

    2. After toggling Camera to On, return to the Detezo app

Account Registration

Students and event attendees do not need to register

  1. From the Staff / Hosts page, select Sign Up

  2. Complete all account information: Profile Photo / Name / Email Address / Password / Confirm Password

    1. The Profile Photo will be displayed to students and attendees when they scan the QR code. The email address is used to notify you of actions taken in the app, such as creating a new QR code.

  3. To verify your account, enter the One Time Password sent to the Email Address used for account registration and select Verify

Create a Zone

A zone creates a unique QR code used to enforce phone-free schools and events

  1. From the My Zones page, select + Create New Zone

  2. Enter a Zone Name used to describe the zone's purpose

  3. Enter a Message to Attendees to provide additional information you'd like to share with those will scan the QR code

  4. Select Create Zone to generate a unique Detezo QR code

  5. To finish creation, select Finish Zone Creation

  6. Once the zone is created, you can share or modify

    1. To share the zone, select the zone from My Zones then select Share QR Code

    2. To modify the zone, select the zone from My Zones then change the Zone Name and/or Message to Attendees

End Enforcement

Anyone who scanned the given Detezo QR code has their phone and all apps re-enabled for use

  1. From the My Zones page, select the zone you'd like to end enforcement for

  2. Select the garbage can icon from the very top right of the screen

  3. To end enforcement, read the Confirmation box then select Delete

    1. Ending enforcement requires deleting the zone. To avoid students and attendees creating photos or copies of the QR code to bypass enforcement, QR codes cannot be reused after deleting.

  4. After selecting Delete, anyone who scanned the QR code (iPhone or Android) immediately has their phone and all apps re-enabled for use. They are also sent a notification to their phone as confirmation.

Edit Account

Modify your Profile Photo, Name, Password, delete account, log out, or contact Detezo support

  1. From My Zones, select your Profile Photo image from the top right corner

    1. To edit your Profile Photo and Account Name or delete account, select Edit Account

    2. To change your account password, select Change Password

    3. To email the Detezo team for support, select Contact Detezo Support

    4. To return to the Detezo homepage, select Log Out


iPhone: Students / Attendees

Students and event attendees do not register; they immediately use the built-in QR code scanner

Installation

iPhone users download Detezo from the App Store

  1. When Detezo asks to access Screen Time, select Continue

    1. If you choose Don't Allow, you'll be asked again to allow access. This is required for the app to function properly.

  2. When Detezo asks to access Screen Time, select Allow with Face ID and then Done

    1. If you choose Don't Allow, you'll be asked again to allow access. This is required for the app to function properly

  3. When Detezo asks to access the Camera, select Allow

    1. If you choose Don't Allow, you will be required to select Settings and then toggle Camera to On. This is required for the app to function properly.

    2. After toggling Camera to On, return to the Detezo app

Scan QR Code

Scanning a QR code is used to block apps on your phone besides emergency services

  1. From the Students / Attendees page, scan the Detezo QR code using the built-in scanner

    1. After successfully installing the app, the Detezo QR code can also be scanned using the iPhone's Camera app moving forward

  2. When Detezo asks to send notifications, select Allow if you'd like a notification when the zone's enforcement ends

  3. A successful scan is indicated by both an audio tone and the Detezo enforcement screen appearing

    1. The Profile Photo in the top right corner reflects who created the zone

    2. The Zone Name describes the zone's purpose

    3. The Host Message provides additional information shared by the faculty / staff

    4. The Emergency section provides access to Medical ID and Emergency Call

    5. The Enforcement section explains how the Detezo zone is enforced and ends

Unlock Phone

To restore your phone's functionality, manually scan the QR code or wait for the host to end the zone

  1. To end enforcement early, select Scan QR code to Exit as you depart and scan the same QR code used to enforce the zone

    1. This is intended for students and attendees who exit the school/event early

  2. To restore your phone's functionality automatically, wait for the zone's creator to end enforcement



Android: Faculty / Hosts

This section applies to those who need to create, share, or end the Detezo QR codes used to limit smartphone usage

Installation

Android users download Detezo from the Play Store

  1. When Detezo asks to take pictures and record video, select While using the app

    1. If you choose Only this time, you'll be asked again the next time you open the Detezo app

    2. If you choose Don't Allow, go to the Android's Settings app, select Apps, select Detezo, select Permissions, select Camera, select Allow only while using the app

Account Registration

Students and event attendees do not need to register

  1. From the Staff / Hosts page, select Sign Up

  2. Complete all account information: Profile Photo / Name / Email Address / Password / Confirm Password

    1. The Profile Photo will be displayed to students and attendees when they scan the QR code. The email address is used to notify you of actions taken in the app, such as creating a new QR code.

  3. To verify your account, enter the One Time Password sent to the Email Address used for account registration and select Verify

Create a Zone

A zone creates a unique QR code used to enforce phone-free schools and events

  1. From the My Zones page, select + Create New Zone

  2. Enter a Zone Name used to describe the zone's purpose

  3. Enter a Message to Attendees to provide additional information you'd like to share with those will scan the QR code

  4. Select Create Zone to generate a unique Detezo QR code

  5. To finish creation, select Finish Zone Creation

  6. Once the zone is created, you can share or modify

    1. To share the zone, select the zone from My Zones then select Share QR Code

    2. To modify the zone, select the zone from My Zones then change the Zone Name and/or Message to Attendees

End Enforcement

Anyone who scanned the given Detezo QR code has their phone and all apps re-enabled for use

  1. From the My Zones page, select the zone you'd like to end enforcement for

  2. Select the garbage can icon from the very top right of the screen

  3. To end enforcement, read the Confirmation box then select Delete

    1. Ending enforcement requires deleting the zone. To avoid students and attendees creating photos or copies of the QR code to bypass enforcement, QR codes cannot be reused after deleting.

  4. After selecting Delete, anyone who scanned the QR code (iPhone or Android) immediately has their phone and all apps re-enabled for use. They are also sent a notification to their phone as confirmation.

Edit Account

Modify your Profile Photo, Name, Password, delete account, log out, or contact Detezo support

  1. From My Zones, select your Profile Photo image from the top right corner

    1. To edit your Profile Photo and Account Name or delete account, select Edit Account

    2. To change your account password, select Change Password

    3. To email the Detezo team for support, select Contact Detezo Support

    4. To return to the Detezo homepage, select Log Out


Android: Students / Attendees

Students and event attendees do not register; they immediately use the built-in QR code scanner

Installation

Android users download Detezo from the Play Store

  1. When Detezo asks to take pictures and record video, select While using the app

    1. If you choose Only this time, you'll be asked again the next time you open the Detezo app

    2. If you choose Don't Allow, go to the Android's Settings app, select Apps, select Detezo, select Permissions, select Camera, select Allow only while using the app

Scan QR Code

Scanning a QR code is used to block apps on your phone besides emergency services

  1. From the Students / Attendees page, scan the Detezo QR code using the built-in scanner

    1. After successfully installing the app, the Detezo QR code can also be scanned using the iPhone's Camera app moving forward

  2. When the Permission Request box appears, check the acknowledge box and select Allow

  3. From Accessibility Permission, select Installed Apps, select Detezo, toggle from Off to On, select Allow, then return to the Detezo app

  4. From Overlay Permission, select Enable, then toggle Detezo from off to On

  5. If Detezo asks to take pictures and record video, select While using the app

  6. Select Proceed

    1. Steps #2-6 above are only required once when first installing the app

Unlock Phone

To restore your phone's functionality, manually scan the QR code or wait for the host to end the zone

  1. To end enforcement early, select Scan QR code to Exit as you depart and scan the same QR code used to enforce the zone

    1. This is intended for students and attendees who exit the school/event early

  2. To restore your phone's functionality automatically, wait for the zone's creator to end enforcement

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