Since ServiceM8 began, we’ve focused on Apple mobile devices (iPhone & iPad), optimising our app solely for Apple’s operating system, mobile devices, and innovations, to make the best possible solution for our customers. This is why our iOS app is fast, efficient, and incredibly capable. To get the most out of ServiceM8 for your business, we’d recommend investing in iPhones for your field technicians, and using our iOS app.
ServiceM8 launched the ServiceM8 Lite app for Android.
About the ServiceM8 Lite Android app
ServiceM8 Lite is a simple, fast & easy-to-use Android app for technicians, subcontractors & temporary workers, when it’s not practical to give them an iPhone, and they don’t need the full power of the iOS app. ServiceM8 Lite for Android gives these workers the essentials to know when & where to be, view key job details, receive updates, and complete core job tasks on site. ServiceM8 Lite for Android shares a similar look and feel to the iOS app, but is limited to core functionality suitable for field technicians, subcontractors & temporary workers who don’t have a management role, only need to see jobs scheduled to them, and don’t need access to certain add-ons or features limited to the iOS app.Key features of ServiceM8 Lite for Android
Android users will be able to do the following with ServiceM8 Lite:- See their schedule of jobs allocated to them (only)
- View job and client details (job cards)
- Create new jobs
- Schedule jobs (fixed-times only)
- View the job Diary
- Call clients
- Email & SMS clients
- Navigate to jobs
- Send clients an On the Way text
- Complete checklists
- Complete Forms
- Track navigation time & time on site (for billing purposes)
- Send jobs to Queues
- Add notes
- Take photos
- Mark jobs as Completed or Not Complete
- Add Materials/Services to charge for
- Generate and send PDF Quotes & Invoices
- Receive Network Requests via the Inbox (with ServiceM8 Network), and convert them to jobs
- Send Network Messages
- Clock On & Off their shift (for payroll purposes)
Limitations of ServiceM8 Lite for Android
The ServiceM8 Lite Android app only supports the core functionality listed above. Android users will not have access to features critical for management roles, and they will not have access to the advanced features exclusive to the ServiceM8 iOS app for iPhone & iPad. The following features and functions are NOT supported in the ServiceM8 Lite Android app:- Allocating bookings in allocation windows e.g. Urgent or Business Hours
- Accepting payments in the field
- Seeing other staff members’ schedules
- Full client or job history access beyond a job’s Diary
- Room Scan and Markup
- Barcode scanning
- Document scanning
- Voice and AI photo tagging
- AR measure
- Photo Markup
- Diagrams
- Share job photos to Facebook / Instagram
- PDF Fill-in
- Staff in-app instant messaging
- Creating or sending Proposals
- Accepting Deposits
- ServiceM8 Chat
- Asset Management
- And more…
Minimum requirements
To run the ServiceM8 Lite Android app smoothly, your Android device must meet the following requirements:- Operating System: Android 11.0 or higher
- Regular Updates: Keep both the app and your device’s operating system up to date for optimal performance.