The home screen is your starting point in the mobile app. From here, you can open the Features menu, jump to your Quick Links and Projects, check recent activity, and search for a Project.
This feature is only available on the mobile app.
The top bar
The top bar gives you quick access to the Features menu, notifications, and your account.
Tap the ≡ Icon in the top left to open the Features menu. Tap the Notifications Icon to see recent activity across your account. Tap your User Icon to open your profile menu.
Quick Links
Quick Links are a small set of shortcuts you can customize. They sit below the welcome message. Every feature also lives in the Features menu.
Customize Quick Links
Tap Customize then toggle on the features you want as Quick Links and toggle off the ones you don’t. Your Quick Links update as soon as you go back to the home screen.
You can choose from these features:
Recommended
Daily Recap: summary across all your active jobs: what's done, what's open, and what needs attention
Map: a map view of all your Projects
My Stuff: your personal photos, documents, and activity
Team: your team members and user groups
The Features menu
Tap the ≡ Icon in the top left to open the Features menu. Every feature lives here, grouped by category, so you don’t have to hunt for it. If a feature isn’t in your Quick Links, look for it here.
Projects
The Projects section is where your Projects and Project Groups live. Use the filters to switch between Nearby, Recent, Starred, and Latest Activity. Tap See All to open the full Project Feed or view your Project Groups.
For a breakdown of each feed and how to filter, see Using Project Feed Views in the App.
Updates
Note: Admins and Managers see the Updates feed.
The Updates section shows recent photo activity across your Projects, so you can see what your crew is up to without opening each job one at a time. Tap All Photos in the section header to see everything in one place.
A photo card shows who added the photos, which Project they belong to, when they were added, and up to 8 photos. If the group has more, the last thumbnail shows how many are left.
At the bottom of each photo card, tap the Comment Icon to start a discussion, tap Share All to build a shareable gallery of those photos, or tap the ··· Icon to jump straight to the Project.
Photo comments appear in the feed as their own cards, showing the Project name, the comment, and the photo it was left on. Tap Reply to join the discussion. If someone mentions you, their @mention appears in blue.
The floating island
The bottom bar is available from the home screen and throughout the app.
Tap Search in the lower left to find a Project by name or address. Tap the + Icon to create a new Project. Tap the Camera button to take a photo. Tap the Sparkle button to create a Walkthrough Note.
The profile menu
From the profile menu, you can Edit Profile, Switch Accounts, open Settings, chat with our Support Team, find your referral link, manage Users and user groups, and sign out.
FAQs
What shows up in the Updates feed?
What shows up in the Updates feed?
The Updates feed shows photos, videos, and photo comments from your 100 most recent Projects within the last 90 days. Task and Checklist completions don't appear in the feed.
Can I customize the home screen?
Can I customize the home screen?
You can customize the Quick Links on your home screen. The rest of the home screen layout is the same for everyone.
Where do I change my notification settings?
Where do I change my notification settings?
You change your notification settings in Settings. Tap your User Icon, then tap Settings to manage your notification preferences.
Why does the app look different?
Why does the app look different?
The app looks different because we updated the mobile navigation. The Features menu, Quick Links, and Search have new spots. If you’re an existing User, a 4-step tooltip tour walks you through the changes the first time you open the app.
How many updates does the feed show at once?
How many updates does the feed show at once?
The feed loads 10 cards at a time, with more loading as you scroll.
Why does some text appear above the photos on a card?
Why does some text appear above the photos on a card?
That text comes from the photos themselves. If one photo in the group has a description, the card shows it. If several have descriptions or comments, the card shows a short summary instead. If none of them have descriptions, no text appears.
What does Share All do?
What does Share All do?
Share All opens Gallery Settings, where you can choose whether to include photo details and descriptions, then tap Share to send a link to the gallery.
Why don't I see an Updates section?
Why don't I see an Updates section?
The Updates feed is available to Admins and Managers in the app, and we're still rolling it out, so it may not be on your account yet.
Can all Users access the home screen?
Can all Users access the home screen?
All Admins, Managers, Standard Users, and Restricted Users can open the home screen. What each User sees inside their Projects depends on their role.
Where do I change my notification settings?
Where do I change my notification settings?
To change your notification settings, tap your profile avatar or the ≡ icon, then tap Settings to manage your notification preferences.
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