Discover a Better Way to Stay Aware
The Proxus App uses Bluetooth to detect proximity to other people who might be out of sight in order to help make hiking, biking, and ORV operation less stressful. With our app, you can enjoy your outdoor activities with the confidence that comes from knowing you'll be alerted when someone else is nearby. Whether you're exploring a new trail or enjoying your favorite outdoor spot, the Proxus App is your ally in awareness.
Our Mission
At Proxus, we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the great outdoors without worrying about taking a mountain bike to the face. That's why we created the Proxus App - to provide an easy-to-use tool that helps you stay aware of your surroundings and avoid potential dangers. Our team is made up of experienced outdoor enthusiasts who understand the importance of staying safe and we're committed to providing you with the tools you need to explore the world safely.
Settings
New Device Detected Alert
This activates or disables the "Red Alert" that indicates that someone is less than 5 meters or so from you
Proximity Warning
This activates or disables the "Yellow Alert" that indicates that someone has just come into range and you should look out for them
For when you're adventuring with a group, but you don't want to hear or see the alarm when a group member falls behind
Lost Group Member Alert
Automatically clears the alarm after a selectable 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, or 60s period. Set to OFF if you want to clear alarms manually
Auto Alarm Off
Devices
"All" tab
This shows every device in range. Devices in the My Devices tab or the Friends tab are filtered out and Proxus does not trigger an alarm when they are within range. This reduces "nuisance alarms"
"My Devices" tab
Devices in the "My Devices" tab are filtered out and will not trigger an alarm. These are for low-power devices such as earbuds, smart watches, fitness monitors, etc. Devices can be individually named, deleted, or moved to "Friends" using the three-dot thingie
"Friends" tab
Devices in the "Friends" tab are filtered out and will not trigger an alarm. These are for friends we usually walk, run, hike, bike, or ORV with. Devices can be individually named, deleted, or moved to "My Devices" using the three-dot thingie
Activity
Hiking
Hiking/ walking/ running is the least sensitive setting due to relative speed
Biking
The Biking setting is more sensitive than Hiking, but uses more phone battery power because it samples for Bluetooth signals more frequently
ORV
The ORV (Off Road Vehicles) setting is the most sensitive setting because it samples for new Bluetooth signals constantly. As a result, this setting has the most detrimental effect on battery power
Alone
Use the "Alone" option when you do not intend to use the "Lost Device" feature to be alerted to friends who fall out of range
Group
Use the "Group" option when you want to be alerted to friends who fall out of range. This allows you to stop and circle back to ensure nobody gets left behind
Group Member Selection
Android phones and new versions of Apple iOS sometimes hide the names of phones within range. We're working on a work-around for this, but sometimes you simply see "Unknown device".
Option 1 - Go with your group to some place where you will not get any other Bluetooth signals, and then select all of the signals Option 2 - Have everyone disable their Bluetooth, then as they turn it on one by one, you'll see them appear and you can select them
Meet Our Team
Our team is composed of experts in the field of outdoor safety and app development. We're passionate about creating innovative solutions that help people stay aware while enjoying their favorite outdoor activities. With years of experience in the industry, we're committed to providing you with the best possible experience and making sure that you always have the tools you need to stay aware and have fun.
Joe after a bike injury. Doc didn't want him to chew the stiches
Dave when there's not enough rain for a good mud-run