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Topic: Web surveys

How do I add a survey to my phone's home screen?

Help Center Web surveysLast updated: 12 August, 2025

Yes, you can add your survey to your device's home screen for quick access. This creates a shortcut that opens your survey with a single tap, making it perfect for collecting multiple responses throughout the day.

Key benefits

When you add a survey to your home screen:

  • Access your survey instantly without opening a browser
  • Collect responses faster with one-tap access
  • Use the "Next Participant" button to quickly start new responses
  • Works offline once the survey is loaded

Adding to Android devices

Android Add Survey To Home Screen

  1. Open your survey link in Chrome
  2. Tap the menu button (three dots) in the top right corner
  3. Select "Add to Home Screen"
  4. Enter a name for your survey shortcut
  5. Tap "Add"

Your survey icon will appear on your home screen alongside your other apps.

Adding to iOS devices (iPhone/iPad)

iOS Add Survey To Home Screen
  1. Open your survey link in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up)
  3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
  4. Enter a name for your survey
  5. Tap "Add" in the top right corner

The survey will appear as an app icon on your home screen.

Tips for field data collection

  • Test the shortcut works correctly before your data collection begins
  • The "Next Participant" button appears after each submission, eliminating the need to refresh
  • Consider adding shortcuts to multiple devices if you have a team collecting data

Troubleshooting

If the "Add to Home Screen" option doesn't appear:

  • Ensure you're using the correct browser (Chrome for Android, Safari for iOS)
  • Check that you're on the actual survey page, not the preview
  • Try refreshing the page and waiting for it to fully load

Need help setting up your mobile data collection? Contact our support team for assistance.


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