FreeMIRROR user manual

Telegram

Telegram is a free cloud-based instant messaging service. Telegram clients exist for both mobile (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Ubuntu Touch) and desktop systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). Users can send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers and files of any type.

Adding BOT to group

Initilize a conversation with the Telegram bot search for @freeMIRRORBOT (in Telegram) or follow this link @freeMIRRORBOT then click on START

Android

• Find the bot @freeMIRRORBOT (Goto Contacts and search for it)
• Tap to open
• Tap the bot name on the top bar
• Now, tap the triple ... and you will get the Add to Group button
• Now select your group and add the bot - and confirm the addition.

iOS

Some help needed from an iOS user!

Authorizing BOT on the group

• Login to you www.freemirror.co.za account
• Goto Telegram -> Setup (On menu)
• Copy the Auth string from the textbox
• Paste this string on the group you want to link to your freeMIRROR account.

The BOT will confirm that the group have been added to the control panel. To control bot goto Telegram -> Communicator on your freemirror account.

Whatsapp

All Whatsapp messages recieved on the device will be stored on your freeMIRROR account only messages containing vehicle registration numbers will be stored as lookout reports on NP Tracker.

Install app on Android device

• Download and install the freeMIRROR android application on your phone Google Play store
• Grant notification permissions for the freeMIRROR service on the app

Linking app to your account

• Copy the auth code from your freeMIRROR app on your phone (this will be used to link the apps messages to your freemirror account)
• Login to you www.freemirror.co.za account
• Goto Whatsapp -> Setup (On menu)
• Enter the auth code from the freemirror app in the Auth string Textbox and click Submit.