--- title: VAS Platform Mobile App Overview slug: help/en-us/platformmobile docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:08:50.126Z --- The VAS Platform Mobile App makes it easy to handle quick, everyday tasks and check essential herd information while you’re on the move. It’s a straightforward, lightweight app built for speed and convenience—perfect for simple workflows when you need fast access without sitting down at a computer. The VAS Platform mobile app is VAS's legacy mobile app to connect to PULSE and DairyComp. See [DC on Mobile Overview](docId\:MZiYAIp4nJXgBudThgziB) to learn more about the latest VAS mobile app! :::ExpandableHeading ### Learn more about the two versions of the PULSE mobile app The VAS Platform mobile app was originally released in 2018 to connect VAS PULSE users to their herd while out on the farm. Since then, mobile technologies have come a long way, and we are currently developing a more robust and powerful DC on Mobile app! Major enhancements include the following: - Significantly improved stability and reliability based on a new app framework and the latest cloud-based technologies. This translates to fewer crashes and better support for new feature development going forward! - Streamlined connection and data exchange with PULSE speeds up herd refreshes and helps to ensure you always have the latest data on your device. - Optimized user interface makes adding events and completing tasks more intuitive. We've also added a dark mode for improved contrast and less drain on your battery! - Improved support for iOS devices. - Improved scanning speeds make completing worklist tasks even faster. Review the [Minimum Requirements](https://vas.com/technology-specifications/) on the VAS website before installing the mobile app on iOS and Android devices. ::: ### Tips for using the mobile app - [PULSE vs. the Mobile App—Understanding the Differences](docId\:m7Q77bygRMM2Jud0v8XsW) - [Navigating the Mobile App](docId\:QbxQU8cD6Wm6t55Wn5yWu) - [Using the VAS Platform Mobile App](docId:4HyrtRCTUcKKZs-w0k3iJ) - [Known Issues and Workarounds](docId\:V0ItPJAKbdVSgfjo13c-W) ### Manage mobile app data and scanners - [Refresh herd data](docId\:AMWS6CuaV_dc72CtAIPdt) - [Switch to another dairy](docId\:AMWS6CuaV_dc72CtAIPdt) - [What does "Data Not Current" mean?](docId\:AMWS6CuaV_dc72CtAIPdt) - [RFID Connections](docId\:AMWS6CuaV_dc72CtAIPdt) - [Work with RFID Scanners](docId\:DAkO1JODPZDE8TTTu7Y6I) ### View and Manage Animal Details - [Animals on Mobile](docId\:joh4H89oHE4Tl08RZyWV7) - [Adding an animal](docId\:joh4H89oHE4Tl08RZyWV7) - [Filtering the herd list](docId\:joh4H89oHE4Tl08RZyWV7) - [Viewing mobile CowCards](docId\:joh4H89oHE4Tl08RZyWV7) - [Updating items on a CowCard](docId\:joh4H89oHE4Tl08RZyWV7) ### Mobile Tasks & Worklists - [View Tasks & Worklists in the Mobile App](docId:6a_unAL2xBlYp1w6KrbMJ) - [Find or Add Animals in Worklists](docId\:EeDnA1Lebw2D9gKXvAosC) - [Complete Tasks](docId\:ZUY9Cu1c9-CwZwwRUbrU1) - [View Animal Status in the Mobile App](docId\:yk2n02JJHZOlXSpkWzoW5) - [Send Worklist Updates to PULSE and DC305](docId:27wDwt_EGCNu2Z8kagXPO) ### Enter events - [Learn how events work in the mobile app](docId\:fX_i5BscdAWAJ1033PeHQ) - [Tips for entering events](docId\:t2iDizwsV_zyC3bn1ga7U) - [Create a new event or edit an existing one](docId\:t2iDizwsV_zyC3bn1ga7U) - [Custom events](docId\:CtWhSsGHKTA-bvUlv9QgU) - [Events with protocols](docId\:MEZlPMY8ytrBkHCIjYrtS) - [Event definitions](docId\:IrZ4YgonzDzJj91qszk01) ### Account and app settings - [Install or update the mobile app](docId\:tybN4WkD9PrKaZvbO_82v) - [User account page](docId:6AsjyHLqn-nHS3u4lQMYS) - [User Settings menu](docId\:lvbof_HJiu9-bQNA7GiZx) :::ExpandableHeading ### Download the VAS Platform mobile app and see how herd, feed, and parlor management can be faster and easier than ever before! Access your data when you need it most – anyplace, anytime – from your mobile device. The mobile app gives you access to the valuable data you need to make important decisions from your phone or tablet. The mobile app provides a subset of the features that are available in the [web version of PULSE](https://platform.vas.com/login) so that you have the tools you need most while you're out on the dairy. Mobile app data remains synchronized as long as your device has an active data connection. This helps to ensure that your data is as recent as possible while you are out with the herd. ::: :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code="
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