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Smart Phone Setup

Join our Mobile Warriors group and attend our free training sessions

A SmartPhone is NOT a simple handset for calls and texts but a powerful work, play and lifestyle gadget. It is always “ON” with instant access to manage email, take notes, shop, navigate, communicate and browse instantly from anywhere at anytime.

Setup Plans

Our Setup Plans apply only to the Bristol and Bath Areas in the UK If you are not in these areas please do not proceed.

See below for an idea of whats included.

Book a consultation and a setup from an option below. If you are not sure, then just go for the Essential and we’ll discuss the other setups with you and see if they apply.

You can also just give us a call on Tel: 0117 911 8064 to discuss your requirements.

Critical – £55

We’ll get your contacts in order, set up ICE Emergency Contacts and Emergency Medical Information.
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Essential – £135

We’ll get through all the steps so you can enjoy the phone’s full potential.
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Connected – from £175

The same as the Essential setup but we’ll include apps and profiles for productivity, work, sport or play to function and share across devices and nominated persons.
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Accessorise – from £195

The same as the Connected setup but we’ll include getting at most three accessories setup: Choose from car, bike, speaker, Amazon Echo products, Google Home Products, heating, lighting etc.
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Quote Martin helped me get my new smartphone set up.  I’m not an expert user but he is.  He took me through my needs with patience, knowledge and empathy.  …More I’d recommend him to anyone.
— Trevor Crotch-Harvey

Quote Great service, clear, concise and professional. Martin worked with me to get the most out of my phone and to ensure that all my personal data is …More backed up and secure. This gives me great peace of mind in regard to data security and future access. Thanks Martin :))
— Carol O’Neill

Quote Martin did a great job – replacing old equipment and organising  computers/ phones/internet/WIFI . Everything was explained clearly. It was impressive …More – and at a very reasonable cost. I am so pleased that he was happy to come to London to help us and I would recommend him highly.  
— Deanna Brostoff

Quote Excellent personal service as we have come to expect from Martin over the years. Quickly help set up new email accounts on our mobiles and remotely …More assisted in rectifying some computer issues. Highly Recommended Mark Hutton – Xeno Design    
— Mark Hutton

Quote Martin has been my only go to IT person for getting on for a decade now. There is virtually nothing he cannot and hasn’t sorted out for me (see how …More many boxes I’ve ticked). And always personable and professional to deal with. Thank you Martin
— Steve Mardall

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Thanks you Martin to set up my smart phone.  Good service. I definitely recommended his reliable and efficient service .

Thanks again,

Rita


— RITA MATTA

Quote Martin’s help in setting up my smart phone has been tremendous. The process is more complicated than you might think. His thorough questioning of my …More requirements meant I purchased the correct phone for my needs and his extensive expertise means I now have every feature I could possibly want on a phone, far more than I expected. For example I can add a new calendar appointment using my Amazon Echo. His attention to detail is amazing. I am thoroughly enjoying using my new phone and am delighted with what I can now do. It has made my life simpler. Thank you Martin. If you are thinking of getting a new phone just do it and get Martin to help you. His charges are competitive and he’s a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend his services.
— Gale Bruce

Quote Had my previous mobile for 6 years, using it only for calls and texts with the occasional photo. I had only a vague idea of some of the amazing things …More the modern mobile is capable of. Martin advised on a suitable new phone for my needs. He then helped me set up security lock, owner info and emergency ‘ICE’ contacts so potentially critical information is readily available should I have an accident; installed my e-mail accounts, WhatsApp, Google Drive & Google Pay; set up cloud based default location for contacts, calendar app and photos, so they can be shared with my other devices & chosen contacts and will remain available to me should the phone be broken or lost; configured home screen to show only apps most often used and set up quick launch for the camera so it can be accessed instantly.  Calendar updates and all photos from a recent trip abroad have appeared seamlessly on my other devices. Martin is very knowledgeable about what is available in terms of both hardware and Apps and can advise on both to suit your needs. Thanks to Martin I have been delighted with my new phone and apps and am looking forward to exploring further.
— Miriam Young

Quote Thank you for the excellent service in showing me how to maximise the potential within my phone.  I had never even contemplated backing it up and …More using cloud storage, and I had no idea how to use the Google assistant, and Google Pay etc.  This has given me great peace of mind for the future. I know that we have only scratched the surface but what we achieved in a few hours is incredible.  I am looking forward to session 2 already! I would not hesitate to recommend your services to dinosaurs like myself. :))  
— Carol ONeill

Quote This may seem feeble-minded to those of you more savvy or indeed patient than me, but I asked Martin to help me get everything synchronised and …More working when I took recent delivery of a new Nokia Lumia 930 Windows phone. I tried to DIY, but I couldn’t work out why things weren’t linking. Having watched so many other people lose days and weekends trying to achieve this with their various phones, lap-tops and tablet and then spend whole weekends de-duping the mess that followed, I decided investing in Martin’s help was going to save me all that time to get on with the things I’m good at. As ever he was incredibly responsive, calm and helpful. No regrets. I just relaxed!
— Sue Tunstall

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Brilliantly helpful and patient as always, and a master with Smartphones too!

Thanks Martin

Regards

Steve


— Steve Mardall

Quote If there was no Martin I would still be wasting time (days, thanks to the uninvited interference of a Facebook software update) trying to get my …More Blackberry to synchronise with my Outlook diary. I had spoken to Vodafone (hopeless), been transferred to an incomprehensible technical helpline at RIM and frankly had given up…and then I remembered Martin. I came away with a phone that’s sorted and a calendar that synchronises. Hoorah for Martin! Oh and he patiently put up with my fidgeting and well-meaning-whining whilst persisting quietly in finding the solution. I am very grateful. Good man – use him!
— Sue Tunstall

Quote Martin is extremely user friendly and assisted me in a helpful and easy to understand way on simple and more complex tasks relating to mobile phones …More and computers. Many thanks. Cheers Jo
— Jo Clarke

Quote After purchasing a Sony Ericsson W950i I spent hours on the phone with Vodafone customer care and went to various mobile shops for assistance in …More setting up my email, all with no success. Even though Martin had not actually seen this particular model at that stage, he instructed me over the phone and within 10 minutes my email was up and running properly. Thanks Martin!
— Denise Rutherford

PhoneYou will find that your smartphone ‘OutSmarts‘ your computer in so many ways that you actually spend less of your precious time in front of it.

Once you have your new phone, it needs to be setup so you can take advantage of all the apps and features and use them properly.

Invest in an expert who can work with you to consider your new purchase and then setup and customise your phone for your own everyday work and lifestyle needs.

This comprehensive initial setup will give you a running start into the modern mobile world and beyond.

Have a look at the steps and accessories we cover below to give you some idea of the immense capabilities a smartphone can offer. Don’t be overwhelmed, we’ll explain each item with you as we setup your phone, so you know when and how to use it.

Before buying a phone you might want to assess your requirements. This will influence which phone will suit you the best. We will help you shop for the right phone at the right price and then setup your phone to cover all areas of your life. There are millions of apps but we help you select the few best apps, bring you up to speed with its features and discuss the accessories you might need for your lifestyle. We take you through the discovery and optimise your new device to suit you. All aspects of your life – work, travel, productivity, news and entertainment are covered. If you can think of anything else we will cover that too!

Critical

Your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts as well as your emergency medical information is set up on your phone. This is available without having to unlock your phone so that anyone finding your phone can dial an ICE contact or view your medical information, especially if you are unable to communicate.

Essential

  1. ICESIM Card and Storage
  2. Setup VoiceMail, Voicemail PIN, Greeting message etc.
  3. Google/ iCloud / Yahoo /Microsoft / Samsung / Huawai account setup
  4. Contacts
  5. ICE – Emergency Call (See our sample setup guide)
  6. Emergency Medical Information
  7. Email Accounts
  8. Calendar
  9. Security and Lock Screen
  10. Maps and navigation
  11. Text Messaging
  12. WhatsApp
  13. Pay (Google / Apple /Samsung) to work as contactless payments for items less than £30
  14. Quick Settings – toggles to switch features on or off
  15. Keyboard selection and settings
  16. Photos – link to your account and to view on any device
  17. The Voice Assistant – set up with nicknames
  18. Widgets – put important information on your home screen
  19. Essential Apps – Apps to make your life easy
  20. Home Screen Mode
  21. Briefing and News Screen
  22. Widgets, App Shortcuts and Folders
  23. Home Screen appearance
  24. Files, Cloud Storage and Apps
  25. Notes and Reminders
  26. Custom Settings and Accessibility
  27. Printing and Sharing

Connected

Depending on your work and lifestyle we set up apps to keep you connected. These apps are so called “Cloud Apps” which work across devices to keep your phone, laptop, computer or tablet synchronised so that the same information displays simultaneously on all your devices at once. Apps can also work across devices so that your partner, friends and colleagues are also involved and kept up to date on their own devices.

Accessorise

  1. Case and protection
  2. VR (Virtual Reality devices)
  3. Car Mounts
  4. Bicycle Mounts
  5. Power Banks
  6. Wireless Charging
  7. Wireless Speakers
  8. Amazon Echo
  9. Selfie Sticks, tripods and holders
  10. Google Chromecast
  11. Home Automation
  12. Google Home Smart Speaker and Assistant

Choosing a SmartPhone

Your choice of smartphone will depend on what you may be used to using, recommendation, personal preference, reputation and price.

Getting expert guidance and a customised setup will ease any fears about opting for either an Android Phone or an iPhone.

Google uses an operating system called Android which is installed on several brands of phones (Samsung, Huawei, Sony, HTC, LG, etc.). Each manufacturer will offer a variety of phone models to suit your budget or requirements.

Android phones provide for openess, versatility, customisation and choice. Android OS updates are instant for Google phones but others can lag behind.

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Apple uses an operating system called iOS which is installed on the iPhone only. This is manufactured by Apple.

Apple phones provide for stability, ease of use, simplicity, tight integration and quality. If an iPhone is eligible it will receive the latest iOS updates – this applies to all but the oldest models of iPhone.

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References and Guides

Choosing between Google and Apple (Android and iOS) ?

Some YouTube videos about the history, trends and differences of these two major players

  1. iOS (iPhone) vs Android – Which One is Better
  2. Stock Android 10 vs iOS13 – Google vs Apple
  3. Apple Vs Android, Whats ACTUALLY Better?
  4. Android vs iOS – The History
  5. Android vs iOS – Settling the Score

By realising the full potential of a SmartPhone, you will find it is easy to achieve a lot more. Whether it is scheduling your appointments, reading the latest news or preparing a presentation, you can get your tasks done whilst on the move.

Being organised means peace of mind and more time for other activities away from your computer.

Get started with our SmartPhone setup and release the full potential of your phone.

Some of our Special Services

Voice over IP (VoIP)

With the use of a VoIP service provider your phone can also accommodate one or more phone numbers without the use of an additional sim card. Being “voice over IP” it uses your phone’s internet connection to access the phone network so you can make and receive calls without a sim card. You could get another mobile number, a local Bristol number, a toll free number or a number with a dialling code for anywhere else. This means that wherever in the world you are – as long as your phone is connected to the internet, people can call you on that number without incurring any extra phone charges. It also means you are always contactable on the same number wherever you are.
Apart from using this facility on your smartphone, you can have a phone on your desk, link your landline phone into it or use it on a laptop or a computer.
Costs to landlines are minimal from around £6 per month inclusive of 1,000 minutes or pay as you go from 1p a minute to countries abroad.

Log your Business trips

Why keep a log book when your phone can do it for you? Log your business mileage for your car or bicycle as a taxable deduction for your self assessment.

Collaborate on projects

Work together with a team or on your own. Create tasks or projects on your device and then invite others. Communicate, update and collaborate. Everything is stored and kept in one place for everyone in an easy and orderly way.

Video Monitoring

With the use of IP cameras and recording equipment any room or premises can be monitored from your smartphone.

You can start at little or no cost simply by using an old tablet or smartphone as a monitor.

Travel

An app like Tripit can integrate with your Google Account and watch out for any email relating to travel. Using this process it automatically creates trips to your destination and adds plans into your travel itinerary. We set this up for you so your trips with all plans – flights, car hire, accommodation, meetings and conferences, restaurants bookings are all securely up to date on your phone.

View All Testimonials
Dear Martin! Thank you so much for saving all my very precious data from my brand new but somehow damaged Iomega hard drive, I know it was not easy and take you some time to get everything off from …More the drive. All my data safe and sound now and I backed it up. This is the second time I used your services, with a good faith! I do not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone who have any problem with they computer or hard drive! Thanks, Tom

— Tom Lakos

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