PulseLink

Default SMS safety + automation: Beacon inbox, spam filter, emergency alerts.

“PulseLink Beacon Free must be your DEFAULT SMS handler to work. It keeps SMS/MMS on-device and adds device-automation shortcuts, Beacon Inbox,
spam filtering, caller ID, and emergency alerts.
Core (default role required): send/receive SMS/MMS, Beacon Inbox, spam guard, caller ID, automation shortcuts.
Other: emergency/check‑in alerts with optional location; Assistant/quick actions; ads support the free tier.
Permissions (purpose): SMS/MMS & Default SMS role for inbox and sending; Phone/Contacts for caller name and recipients; Notifications for
message alerts; Location optional for emergency/check‑in; Storage/Photos optional for media.
Data stays local; no third‑party data selling. If PulseLink isn’t default, Beacon features are hidden and messaging is limited.”


PulseLink Beacon is your safety-first SMS app. It replaces your phone’s default messenger so you can keep texting while gaining quick access to emergency alerts, check-ins, and
trusted-contact tools. The free tier is ad-supported; upgrade to Pro or Premium to remove ads and unlock more controls.

Key features
• Default SMS & MMS: set PulseLink Beacon as your default to send/receive texts seamlessly.
• Beacon inbox: tidy threads with archive/delete, contact resolution, and search.
• Safety shortcuts: one-tap emergency alert with optional location, plus “I’m safe” check-ins.
• Trusted contacts: link people you trust; reorder and manage them from the home screen.
• Do Not Disturb help: prompts to grant DND override for louder emergency tones.
• Themes & readability: time-format toggle, color and layout presets for chats.
• Private chats: optional PIN to hide select threads.
• Battery + permission guidance: in-app tips to keep alerts and SMS delivery reliable.
• Ads in free: banners/native ads on key screens; Pro/Premium remove ads.

Upgrades (optional)
• PulseLink Pro: ad-free experience, voice/assistant commands, richer contact controls.
• PulseLink Premium: everything in Pro plus remote web access to messages and premium support.

Getting started

1. Install, open, and grant SMS/Phone/Contacts/Call log (and Notifications on Android 13+).
2. Choose PulseLink Beacon as your default SMS app.
3. Tap the Beacon button to use the inbox; use Settings → Beacon inbox icon to hide/show the launcher.
4. Add trusted contacts and set your alert phrases if desired.

Notes
• MMS support is basic; multimedia sends/receives may vary by carrier/device.
• Widgets are currently unavailable in the free tier.
• We never store your messages in the cloud unless you enable Premium web access.

Build info: v46 (versionCode 46).