To start monitoring coughs with CoughPro, you must open the app on your device. If the app is not set to record continuously, you will need to manually press the CoughPro logo to begin tracking. However, if the app is set to track continuously, it will automatically start tracking any time the app is open, even if it is not the active (front) screen. By default, CoughPro is set to record continuously.
To determine if the app is actively tracking, you can verify it by checking the logo in the main screen. When the logo is pulsating in blue and white, it indicates that the app is currently tracking. Conversely, if the logo appears in grey, it signifies that the app is not tracking. Additionally, if the app is not tracking, a message saying 'Tracking stopped' will be displayed.
To pause tracking, you will need to press the pulsating logo. During this time, the app will not listen for or record any coughs or any other sounds. To cancel the pause and start tracking again, simply press the logo again to turn the tracking back on.
If you don’t want to record continuously, CoughPro also allows you to schedule tracking sessions to capture coughs at specific times. To schedule a tracking session, you can click on the three lines icon on the top-left corner of the screen and then toggle the "Tracking Reminder" option on. Then, you should set the start and end times.