FAQs

How do I get my device code?

A: To recover your device ID, you will need to log in to the member access area. To do this, go to http://www.active911.com and click on the 'Member Access' link at the top of the page. Your username will be your email address; if you need your password reset, just leave the password field blank, and a new one will be emailed to you. This password link is a one-time-use link, so if you need a new one sent, just leave the password field blank again. Once logged in, you will be able to view and edit your device information, including your device code.

You can access a video with these instructions here.

What is the cost for Active911?

The only cost for the Active911 system is based off the number of devices. The standard rate is $15.75 per device per year. There are bulk discounts for agency subscriptions. A full breakdown of the rates is available at: Pricing.

How do I pay for an Individual/Personal Subscription?

In order to purchase a personal subscription, please go to http://Active911.com , to Login. Enter your email and password. If you do not have or know your password, leave the password field blank and select Go. This will send you a new password link to your email. Once logged in, you should see your device listed with a blue Fix Now for $15.75 button. If you see your device, but not the button, refresh the page.

What is a Primary Account Contact?

A Primary Account Contact is the primary administrator on an account. Since we allow an unlimited number of admins to be added to an account, we ask for one person to be identified to be notified of Agency Renewals and to send receipts to for check payments. For more information about this and how to become the Primary Account Contact, watch our YouTube video.

What is the Difference between Foreground GPS and Background GPS?

Foreground GPS is the default setting that enables your GPS location to be shared with other members when you are in the Active911 app. Background GPS enables others to see your location even when the app is not open on your phone.

How do I get a password reset?

To generate a new password, please go to our website, https://interface.active911.com/interface/ . Enter your email as the user name and click “Forgot Password”. If you have a user account, a password reset email will be sent to the email address you provided. If you don’t receive an email, you should can create a user account using “Create User Account” link on the Login page.

What do I do if my Android device is not getting alerts or is showing disconnected?

First, you can try this quick trick within the Active911 app:

• Enter Active911 app > Menu > Settings > Connection to Active911

• Tap on Connection to Active911 5 times, until you see Renewing GCM Token

• Tap on Connection to Active911 3 times, until you see Reregistering with Active911

If that doesn't work, here are some other things you can try:

• Restarting your phone

• Check that the Do Not Disturb is off

• Re-enter your device code

• Uninstalling and Reinstalling the application

• Check any security applications you might be running to see if there are any restrictions enabled

If none of these help or if you would prefer to talk to work with someone directly, please contact support.

What do I do if my iPhone is not getting alerts or is showing disconnected?

First, check to make sure your notifications are turned on. You can do this by going to your phone Settings > Notifications > Active911 > Allow. If anything was turned off, please go back into the Active911 app and re-enter your device code.

If that doesn't work, here are some other things you can try:

• Restarting your phone

• Check that the Do Not Disturb is off

• Uninstalling and Reinstalling the application

If none of these help or if you would prefer to talk to work with someone directly, please contact support.

How can I remove/delete Map Data from my account?

You will need the Edit Locations Admin/User permission to do this.

Map data can be individually deleted or deleted in bulk. To delete them individually, once logged into the online account under the Map Data tab, you would select the point you want to delete. This will bring up an Edit Location box with a Delete button in the bottom left corner. 

To bulk delete map data, you will select the Bulk Edit option on the Map Data tab. This will bring up a Bulk Edit Location box where you can choose what color and icon you want to have removed in the From section. To delete, leave the To section as Delete Orange. This is the default. Select submit when you are ready. It will ask you confirm before finally removing all the points of that color and icon.