Android permission

Exact Alarm Declaration

Effective 14 July 2026

Purpose

Turnki may request Android exact-alarm access only when an adult enables a reminder whose timing is important, such as a medicine dose. Exact alarms support the user-visible, time-sensitive function of reminding the concerned adult at the time they selected.

User control

Turnki checks whether exact-alarm access is available before scheduling. If access is denied or unavailable, the app uses an inexact fallback and tells the user that delivery may be delayed. The user can disable an individual reminder, avoid enabling time-critical mode, or remove exact-alarm access in Android settings.

Reliability

Turnki restores enabled alarms after a device reboot and keeps precise parent-device reminders local so they can work without an internet connection. Firebase messages signal shared changes and caregiver missed-dose alerts; they are not used as the precise dose alarm.

Limits

Device settings, battery restrictions, operating-system behavior, and hardware conditions can delay or prevent a notification. Turnki should not be the only safeguard for critical medication or emergency care.