Applies to: Admins · Managers · Users · Peoplesafe app · Devices · Nexus
As part of the Peoplesafe app update, we're renaming some features. This article lists the old and new names, and explains why we're making each change.
Please note that devices with the Check in/out, Check in timer or Timed Activity safety features will also hear new terms when activating these features.
Why we're changing feature names
Peoplesafe is used by organisations around the world. We're updating our feature names for two reasons:
- Consistency. Everyone uses the same name for the same feature, wherever they are.
- Clarity. Each name describes what the feature does, so it's easier to understand.
The features work in the same way. Only their names are changing.
Old and new feature names
| Old name | New name |
|---|---|
| Welfare Check | Check In |
| Check In Timer | Session Timer |
| Check In / Check Out | Session Start / Session End |
| Text Activity | Activity Timer |
| Log Activity | Activity Timer |
| Timed Activity | Activity Timer |
Why each name is changing
Welfare Check is now Check In
"Check In" describes more clearly what the feature does in the app
Check In Timer is now Session Timer
"Check In" and "Check In Timer" sounded too alike and were easy to confuse. The timer is now called Session Timer, and you start and end a session instead of checking in and out.
Text Activity, Log Activity and Timed Activity are now Activity Timer
These three names covered similar features. Bringing them together under one name, Activity Timer, makes it clearer what to use.
What this means for you
- Users. You'll see the new names in the app after the update. You don't need to do anything.
- Admins and Managers. You'll see the new names in Nexus. If your organisation has its own guides, training or policies that use the old names, update them to match.