pxt-calliope/docs/reference/devices/raise-alert-to.md

raise alert to

Raise an alert on a remote device.

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The functions in the devices namespace allow the BBC micro:bit to communicate with a separate (remote) device, such as a smartphone, over Bluetooth (Smart). The set of supported events will depend on the remote device and the BBC micro:bit apps available for the remote device.

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export function raiseAlertTo(event: string)

Parameters

• event - an event identifier

Examples

To tell the connected device to display toast

devices.raiseAlertTo("display toast")

To tell the connected device to vibrate

devices.raiseAlertTo("vibrate")

To tell the connected device to play a sound

devices.raiseAlertTo("play sound")

To tell the connected device to play a ringtone

devices.raiseAlertTo("play ringtone")

To tell the connected device to find my phone

devices.raiseAlertTo("find my phone")

To tell the connected device to ring alarm

devices.raiseAlertTo("ring alarm")

See also

tell remote control to, tell camera to

devices