Getting Started with the SMAAT Platform

This guide is for Researchers using the SMAAT web portal and Participants using the SMAAT mobile app on iOS and Android. For a participant-focused walkthrough, see the Participant Guide.

The SMAAT (Sensor-based Mobile Assessment and Tracking) platform helps you run mobile-based studies that combine passive sensor data (e.g., location, motion) with active inputs (e.g., survey responses, tasks).

With customizable notification schedules, end-to-end encryption, and real-time dashboards, SMAAT streamlines data collection while protecting participant privacy.

Key Features of the SMAAT Platform

SMAAT provides a robust toolkit for mobile research:

  • Active Experience Sampling: Design surveys and tasks scheduled at specific times or events, optionally recording sensor data during completion.
  • Advanced Notification Scheduling: Use fixed-time, random, event-based, or geolocation-based triggers to prompt participation.
  • Passive Sensor Data Collection: Collect data from smartphone sensors such as GPS without requiring active input.
  • End-to-End Encrypted Data Storage: Protect data with server-side encryption and optional public/private key encryption.
  • Real-Time Data Dashboards: Explore and monitor participant data via dashboards in the researcher portal.

All features are accessible through a web interface designed to keep complex studies manageable and transparent.

Signing Up for a Researcher Account

Create a researcher account to access the SMAAT web portal:

  1. Go to https://smaat.eu/signup.
  2. Fill in your full name, email address, and a secure password. Use an email you can access to receive the confirmation link.
  3. If you are at an academic institution, use your academic email (e.g., name@university.edu) to receive a 30% discount on all pricing plans.
  4. Submit the form and check your inbox for the confirmation email. Click the link to verify your account.
  5. If you don’t see the email, check spam/junk. Contact support if the issue persists.

Troubleshooting tip: If you see “Email already in use,” you may already have an account. Try resetting your password instead of signing up again.

SMAAT signup page with fields for name, email, and password.
The signup page for creating a researcher account.

Exploring the Researcher Dashboard

After verifying your email, log in at https://smaat.eu/dashboard. The dashboard is your main hub for managing studies and data.

You'll see an overview of ongoing and completed studies, plus shortcuts for common actions:

  • Create a New Study: Start a new design from scratch or a template.
  • Create a Data Dashboard: Build visualizations to explore collected data.
  • Browse Public Study Templates: Reuse designs shared by other researchers.
  • Configure Account Settings: Update your profile, password, and billing details.

For example, if you run both a sleep study and a physical activity study, the dashboard lets you see them side by side and compare engagement using charts in your data dashboards.

Researcher dashboard showing study cards and quick actions.
The researcher dashboard with study cards and quick actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about SMAAT? Visit the FAQ page for answers on study setup, participants, data, and more.

Next Steps

Continue with these sections to go deeper into study setup, execution, and analysis:

Study ManagementCreate, edit, and publish studies.Designing SurveysBuild mobile surveys and notifications.Sensor DataConfigure passive sensor collection.Participant ManagementInvite, enroll, and manage participants.SettingsConfigure study and account settings.Study DashboardMonitor invitations, notifications, and data.Data AnalysisBuild visualizations and explore study data.Background Sensor DataAnalyze passive sensor streams.Data ReportsGenerate downloadable study reports.FAQAnswers to common SMAAT questions.
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