Installing SeaVision on mobile devices

Steps for Android devices

Note: Steps may vary based on the browser and version of Android on your device.

  1. Open a browser on your Android device. Google Chrome may work best.

  2. Go to SeaVision at https://seavision.volpe.dot.gov.

  3. If prompted to install app, tap Install. Otherwise, tap on the options menu for the browser (may look like three dots in top right corner). Tap the option to Install SeaVision or Add to Home screen.

    A screenshot of an Android device with a browser open with a menu showing the Add to Home screen option

  4. SeaVision has been added to your device’s Home screen. Tap the icon to open SeaVision.

    A screenshot of an Android device's Home screen showing the SeaVision icon

Steps for iOS and iPadOS devices

Note: On iOS and iPadOS devices, progressive web apps (PWA’s) currently work only in the Safari browser. It is recommended to clear your browsing data before attempting to install the SeaVision mobile app.

  1. Open the Safari browser on your iOS or iPadOS device.

  2. Go to SeaVision at https://seavision.volpe.dot.gov.

  3. Tap the Share button in the browser menu bar.

    A screenshot of an iOS device with the Safari browser open on the SeaVision home page with an arrow pointing to the Share button in the browser menu bar at the bottom of the screen

  4. In the options menu tap the Add to Home Screen button.

    A screenshot of an iOS device with the Safari browser open and a menu open with an arrow pointing to the Add to Home Screen button

  5. Tap Add to confirm.

    A screenshot of an iOS device with a dialog open for the user to add SeaVision to the Home Screen

  6. SeaVision has been added to your device’s Home Screen. Tap the icon to open SeaVision.

    A screenshot of an iOS device Home Screen with an arrow pointing to the SeaVision icon