Add test devices
Add test devices and send push notifications or activate Introflow on specific devices before sending to all your users
How to add test devices in starti.app Manager
Go to Test Devices in starti.app ManagerBefore you begin
Test devices allow you to send a push notification or activate an Introflow on selected devices before sending it out to all your users. It's a great way to check that everything looks correct and that links work — across both iOS and Android.
Want to test app content — such as new features or design changes in the app? That is done via Download test version of the app — there is a separate guide for that.
To add a device as a test device, you need to have your app installed on the device and make sure you have the latest update to the app.
How to add a test device
The process takes place in two parts: first you activate the device from the app itself, and then you approve it in Manager.
We recommend adding at least one iOS device and one Android device as test devices. Since push notifications can look different on the two platforms, this gives you the best control over how the notification looks before sending it out.
Manage your test devices
Go to Test devices in the menu to view and edit your registered devices:
- Rename a device by clicking the pencil icon next to the device name
- Remove a device by clicking the trash icon
Removed test devices cannot be automatically restored. You will need to go through the registration process again if you want to add the device again.
Where you can use your test devices
Send a push notification
Test your push notification on selected devices before sending it out to everyone
Introflow
Preview and test your Introflow on a test device before publishing it
Welcome Flow
Test your Welcome Flow on a test device before it goes live
See also
Introduction
Welcome to starti.app Academy — your guide to getting familiar with the starti.app Manager platform and making the most of your app.
Create push notification categories
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