Bent

Support

Questions, problems, or a report that should come down? Email support@bentmaps.com and we'll get back to you.

Common questions

Why isn't my location showing?

Bent needs permission to use your location. On iPhone: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Bent (or Safari Websites) → "While Using". On Android: long-press the Bent icon → App info → Permissions → Location → "Allow only while using the app".

Why am I not getting alerts?

Make sure notifications are allowed for Bent in your phone's settings and that "Spoken alerts" is on in the app. On iPhone, the web version can only send alerts after you add Bent to your Home Screen (Share → Add to Home Screen).

How does Bent know a storm will hit my route?

National Weather Service warnings include each storm's position, speed, and direction. Bent moves each storm forward in time and checks whether it will cross your route around the time you get there. Storms can change direction, so treat it as an early heads-up, not a guarantee.

A report on the map is wrong or gone.

Tap it and choose "Gone". When two drivers say it's gone, it comes off the map. If a report is abusive or clearly false, email us with the approximate time and place.

Does Bent track me or sell my data?

No. There are no accounts, ads, or trackers. Read the Privacy Policy for details.