Getting started on mobile vs web

Kivly works beautifully on both mobile devices and web browsers. Here's how to choose and use each platform.

Platform comparison

Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Best for:

• Daily wellness activities
• On-the-go access
• Push notifications
• Wearable device sync
• Offline usage
• Quick check-ins

Unique features:

• Biometric login (Face ID, fingerprint)
• Camera for visual journaling
• GPS for outdoor activities
• Background activity tracking
• Widget for home screen
• Voice integration (Siri, Google Assistant)

Download:

• iOS: App Store (requires iOS 15+)
• Android: Google Play (requires Android 9.0+)

Web app (Desktop/Laptop)

Best for:

• Extended journaling sessions
• Deep data analysis
• Reading educational content
• Community engagement
• Planning and goal-setting
• Multi-tasking

Unique features:

• Larger visualizations
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Multiple tabs/windows
• Easier typing for journals
• Printable reports
• Screen sharing for coaching

Access: Visit app.kivly.org in:

• Chrome 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+
• Edge 90+

Getting started on mobile

Installation

iPhone/iPad:

1. Open App Store
2. Search "Kivly Wellness"
3. Tap Get then Install
4. Open Kivly app
5. Sign in or create account

Android:

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Search "Kivly Wellness"
3. Tap Install
4. Open app
5. Sign in or create account

First-time setup

1. Grant permissions:

   • Notifications - For reminders and updates
   • Health data - Connect Apple Health/Google Fit
   • Camera - For visual journaling (optional)
   • Location - For outdoor activities (optional)

2. Complete profile:

   • Basic information
   • Wellness goals
   • Assessment
   • Preferences

3. Enable biometric login: Settings → Security → Face ID/Touch ID/Fingerprint

4. Set up home screen widget:

   • Long-press home screen
   • Add widget
   • Choose Kivly
   • Select widget size (small, medium, large)

Mobile app navigation

Bottom tab bar:

• Home - Dashboard and daily activities
• Explore - Browse activity library
• Progress - Track your journey
• Community - Connect with others
• Profile - Settings and account

Gestures:

• Swipe right - Go back
• Pull down - Refresh content
• Long-press - Quick actions menu
• Swipe on activity - Bookmark or skip

Getting started on web

Accessing the web app

1. Visit app.kivly.org
2. Sign in with your credentials
3. Bookmark for quick access
4. Optional: Install as PWA (see below)

Installing as Progressive Web App (PWA)

Chrome/Edge (Desktop):

1. Visit app.kivly.org
2. Look for install icon in address bar
3. Click Install Kivly
4. App opens in standalone window
5. Accessible like native app

Safari (Mac):

1. Visit app.kivly.org
2. File → Add to Dock
3. Name the shortcut
4. Click Add

Benefits of PWA:

• Faster loading
• Works offline
• Desktop notifications
• Separate window
• Auto-updates

Web app navigation

Left sidebar:

• Dashboard
• Activities
• Progress
• Community
• Goals
• Settings

Keyboard shortcuts:

• H - Home
• A - Activities
• P - Progress
• C - Community
• G - Goals
• S - Settings
• / - Search
• ? - Show all shortcuts

Data syncing between platforms

What syncs automatically:

• Profile information
• Completed activities
• Goals and progress
• Community posts
• Achievements
• Settings and preferences
• Bookmarked content

How often:

• Real-time when both devices online
• Within 5 minutes typical delay
• Manual sync: Pull to refresh

What stays device-specific:

• Downloaded offline content
• Local cache
• Device notifications settings
• Biometric login

When to use mobile

Perfect for:

• Morning meditation before work
• Midday breathing break
• Commute mindfulness
• Outdoor walking activities
• Quick mood check-ins
• Bedtime relaxation
• Travel
• Convenience

When to use web

Ideal for:

• Weekly planning sessions
• In-depth journaling
• Reviewing analytics
• Reading long articles
• Community discussions
• Video content on larger screen
• Working alongside other tasks
• Virtual coaching sessions

Using both platforms

Recommended workflow:

Morning (mobile):

• Check daily dashboard
• Complete morning routine
• Log mood check-in

Midday (mobile):

• Quick stress-relief activity
• Log lunch mindfully
• Respond to community

Evening (web):

• Journal about your day
• Review progress metrics
• Plan tomorrow's activities
• Engage in community discussions

Weekly (web):

• Deep-dive analytics
• Adjust goals
• Plan upcoming week
• Read educational content

Troubleshooting sync issues

Data not syncing?

1. Check internet connection
2. Sign out and back in on both
3. Force refresh (pull down on mobile, hard refresh on web)
4. Clear cache (Settings → Storage → Clear Cache)
5. Update app to latest version

Different data showing?

Likely a sync delay. Wait 5 minutes and check again.

Activities missing?

• Check filters on activity view
• Ensure you're viewing same date range
• Verify not in offline mode

Platform-specific tips

Mobile success strategies:

• Enable daily reminder
• Use widget for quick access
• Download activities for offline
• Enable biometric login
• Adjust text size for comfort

Web success strategies:

• Bookmark web app
• Install as PWA
• Learn keyboard shortcuts
• Use large screen for visualizations
• Enable browser notifications

Which should you choose?

Choose mobile if you:

• Want convenience and portability
• Prefer guided audio activities
• Use wearable devices
• Are frequently on-the-go
• Like quick, frequent check-ins

Choose web if you:

• Spend most time at desk
• Want comprehensive analytics
• Prefer reading long content
• Engage heavily in community
• Type lengthy journal entries

Use both if you:

• Want flexibility
• Have varied daily routines
• Enjoy different features
• Value comprehensive wellness tracking

What's next?

• Connecting wearable devices (mobile)
• Keyboard shortcuts guide (web)
• Offline mode explained (mobile)
• Installing PWA (web)