Adding an update

How to add a comment, photo, or video on Lightcatch to an existing alert.

To add a comment, photo, or video start by going to the map screen

Then find the alert you want to update

Tap on the alert on the bottom of the screen

Scroll up and down to find the mini-map.

Tap the map

Once you have tapped the map it should look like this.

zoom in and out to find the location you want to add

To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and push them apart

To zoom out place two fingers on the screen and pull them together

Once you found the spot you were looking for, give the map a tap in that spot.

Next type your comment. NOTE: do this after you add a location

If you want to add pictures/videos, tap the camera. NOTE: do this LAST, once everything else is ready

If you want to add pictures/videos, tap the camera. NOTE: do this LAST, once everything else is ready

Tap the checkmark

Tap Send

Some final tips

All images and videos are automatically added to the main image gallery.  Sometimes an admin will rearrange the images to help the public see what to look for faster.

Adding a comment without a location does not alert anyone.  Your comment will stay on the app but the update will be silent.

All updates are anonymous, your identity is always protected.