{"id":1244,"date":"2019-04-18T18:36:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T16:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1244"},"modified":"2019-04-18T18:36:12","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T16:36:12","slug":"best-field-service-apps-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1244","title":{"rendered":"The best field service apps are already on your phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/industry-hvac.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC technician<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/industry-telecom.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">telecommunications engineer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/industry-maintenance.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance worker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you probably use a handful of tools everyday at work. But have you ever considered that the <\/span><b>field service apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you may already have installed on your phone can also become powerful work tools?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, you don\u2019t even need to search your regular app store for them. Your smartphone has a few default, <\/span><b>built-in apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can come really handy for anyone working in the field service industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/phone-1.jpg\" alt=\"The best field service apps are already on your phone\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/phone-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/phone-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/phone-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not the first time we talk about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/26\/top-5-hvac-apps-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field service apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in this blog. Of course, even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/mobile.php\"><b>Synchroteam includes a mobile app<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that gives you total control over all the elements and the details regarding your work. But these are all apps you can download and install on your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we\u2019re talking about today is all those apps and tools that usually <\/span><b>come pre-installed on almost any mobile phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nowadays, and that can perfectly work as field service apps at any time. Think about apps like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Calculator.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When it\u2019s time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-invoicing.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create an invoice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a customer or do some calculations for an installation, accuracy with numbers is a must. All smartphones include a basic calculator that can lend you a hand there. Some of them can also turn that basic model into a scientific calculator if you rotate the device.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Flashlight.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No matter how many specialized field service apps you install, sometimes all you need is something as simple as a flashlight. The one included in your smartphone can come in really handy in a few occasions &#8211; especially if you\u2019ve misplaced your real flashlight or run out of batteries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Camera.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes you need to take a picture of an installation you\u2019ve just finished or repaired &#8211; for example, for insurance purposes. And of course, your phone camera is always there, right at hand. Because taking photos with the phone is not limited only to holidays!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Timer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Waiting for the glue to dry? Do you need to make sure the putty is solid enough? Don\u2019t risk your work on approximate calculations and use the timer app on your phone to set a precise countdown. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Maps.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if your service van already has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-mapping.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GPS device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Maps app on your smartphone can prove to be an invaluable asset to locate your next customer\u2019s address with no hassle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Notes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here at Synchroteam we\u2019re huge fans of digitalization. So if you\u2019re on the road to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/12\/going-paperless-in-the-field-service-industry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paperless office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using the built-in Notes app on your phone to jot down measurements, a phone number or any other important information &#8211; instead of using a scrap of paper &#8211; makes perfect sense.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>perfect companion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all these pre-installed tools that can be considered field service apps is, of course, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/mobile.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Synchroteam mobile app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Available both for iOS and Android, the Synchroteam app is a <\/span><b>key element<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/28\/mobile-workforce-software-4-tips-make\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile workforce management solution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-jobs.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review work orders and reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, receive job updates, control the company\u2019s stock, generate invoices, collect payments and much more. Plus, you can even <\/span><b>work in offline mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in case the signal is not strong enough at your current location and you lose connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your phone as field service tool<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The built-in tools in your smartphone can work really fine as <\/span><b>field service apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but first you need to take care of certain elements. To begin with, try to keep your phone\u2019s operating systems and the apps installed on it <\/span><b>updated to the last version<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not only do the most recent versions add new features, but also they often fix bugs and possible security flaws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking about security, don\u2019t forget to configure a <\/span><b>lost phone system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your device. Both Android and iOS include a built-in feature specifically designed to help you track, locate and remote wipe if necessary any lost or stolen smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, your phone and its field service apps are useless if you run out of battery in the middle of a job. So next time you pack up your stuff, don\u2019t forget to include a <\/span><b>power bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among your tools!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to try Synchroteam and its mobile app. Download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re an HVAC technician, a telecommunications engineer or a maintenance worker, you probably use a handful of tools everyday at work. 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