Quick Start Guide for Testers
iOS Guide
Download the BACtrack View app & log in
Use the same email address and password you created when signing up for BACtrack View.
BACtrack has several apps, so make sure you download the correct app by using the button or QR code.
If you’ve forgotten your password, you can click the “Forgot your password?” link at the bottom of the sign-in page. You’ll receive an email with a link to reset your password.
The first time you open the app, you’ll be prompted to share access to your camera and location. This is required to use the app.
Optional: Add a Monitor or Accountability Partner
If you didn’t invite a Monitor or Accountability Partner to your account during signup, you can do so by tapping the Contacts icon in the bottom-left corner of the app.
Enter their email address – an invitation to join your account will be sent, along with instructions for them to set up their account.
Take a Test
Once your Monitor has set your schedule and it’s time to take a BAC test, you will receive a text message from BACtrack View on your smartphone.
Click the link in the message to open the BACtrack View app and begin your test.
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, and then turn on the BACtrack by pressing the silver button for 1-2 seconds until the blue lights come on.
- The app will then automatically connect with the BACtrack. Once connected, you will see a “preparing the device” screen, followed by “take a deep breath.”
- Once you are prompted, blow into the BACtrack for 6 seconds while holding their iOS device at eye level. You do not need to blow as hard as you can, but you do need to exhale firmly and consistently for 6 seconds straight, until you hear a click in the device.
You’re done! Once your test is complete, a notification is sent to your Monitor and/or Accountability Partner(s), letting them know a test has been completed.
Your test result, date, time, location and video will be shown to them in the Test Results section of the Calendar.
Optional: On-Demand Tests
To take an on-demand test — outside of your testing schedule, that you or your monitor hasn’t set up — tap the Test icon on the bottom middle of the screen. This will initiate a one-time test. Follow the same instructions as above to test.
Important Testing Notes
Before you take your first breathalyzer test, please read the following:
Before You Test
- BACtrack View requires an active and stable internet connection in order for tests to be taken. Both WiFi and cellular data connections will work. Without a stable internet connection, readings may not save properly.
- Wait at least 15-20 minutes after eating, drinking or smoking before using the BACtrack Mobile breathalyzer. Failure to wait may cause inaccurate readings and damage the device’s fuel cell sensor.
- During the testing process, remove anything that obscures your face (hat, sunglasses, etc.).
- While testing, you must hold your smartphone device at eye level and look directly into the camera.
Precautions
Because the BACtrack device is so sensitive, it can detect trace amounts of alcohol from substances in the surrounding area, which may trigger a positive test result
- To avoid this problem, your BACtrack device should not be used near substances that contain methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
- In the event of a positive test result believed to be caused by a foreign substance, the trace amounts of alcohol detected from that substance should dissipate shortly after the initial test. The tester should wait 15-30 minutes and then re-test in an area clear of any foreign substances.
- Examples of common foreign substances that may influence test results include, but are not limited to:
Also, avoid storing the BACtrack device near the above items at ALL TIMES. Furthermore:
- Do not test in areas where large amounts of alcohol are being consumed, or in areas with strong winds, smoke, or chemical substances.
- Do not cover, hold, or obstruct the BACtrack device’s mouthpiece during testing or permit any item to block the user’s ability to breathe into the device.
- Do not use or store the BACtrack device in temperatures below 32 ºF or above 104 ºF.
