--- title: Best Practices for iOS description: Things to Note When Deploying Senturo to iOS Devices --- [Skip to content](https://support.senturo.com/knowledge-base/best-practices-for-ios#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![dark-1.png\]](https://support.senturo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dark-1.png?height=40&name=dark-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to senturo.com Go to senturo.com How can we help you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://support.senturo.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Getting Started](https://support.senturo.com/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en) 3. [iOS](https://support.senturo.com/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en#ios) # Best Practices for iOS ## Things to Note When Deploying Senturo to iOS Devices Follow these best practices to ensure smooth operation and accurate location tracking on iPhones and iPads across your device fleet. ### 1. Granting Location Tracking Permissions Due to iOS limitations, each iOS device requires manual interaction after the Senturo app installation to grant critical permissions, especially the "**Always**" location tracking setting. - After installing Senturo on an iOS device, go to **Settings \> Privacy \> Location Services** and select **Always Allow** for Senturo. However, this needs to be done only once per device, and further pop-ups can be prevented by setting up **Screen Time Passcode**: - **Preventing Future Pop-ups**: iOS may prompt for location permissions again (often after three days). Setting a **Screen Time passcode** can prevent these prompts from reoccurring, as well as restrict end-user access to change location settings. For a step-by-step guide on setting up a Screen Time passcode, please see our [knowledge base guide here](https://support.senturo.com/knowledge-base/prevent-location-changes-on-ios?hsLang=en). ### 2. Optimizing Cellular Settings For any cellular devices in your mobile device fleet, set network preferences to **4G/LTE** rather than 5G. This can optimize battery life, as 5G connections tend to drain the battery more. ### 3. Ensuring Persistent Location Tracking If the app is accidentally closed, location tracking will temporarily pause on the device. However, Senturo uses several methods to ensure a consistent connection and the automatic resumption of tracking: - **Automatic Reopen Based on Movement**: If the device moves more than **500 meters (1/3 mile)**, the app automatically reopens, restoring location tracking. - **In-App Notifications**: When the app closes, an immediate in-app notification is sent to the user. Tapping this notification will reopen the app and resume tracking. - **Background Task Reopen**: A system-controlled background task is randomly launched approximately once per hour. This task can automatically reopen the Senturo app to resume tracking. - **Broadcast Messages**: You can prompt users to reopen the app by sending an in-app message through your Senturo dashboard. Once the user clicks on the message, the app reopens, reactivating location tracking. 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