Before the evening news
“I press I’m safe at 5:00 PM, before the news. My daughter gets a full day of grace. If I miss it, call me first. Then call Ruth next door, she has a key.”
Independence you keep
A daily check-in. Your life, on your terms.
Choose a time to check in with family, a friend, or a neighbor. You keep your routine. They agree how to check on you if you miss it.
Development preview. Practice only. Do not rely on BackBy for a real safety need yet.
- No account
- No location tracking
- Nothing to wear
Daily check-in
5:00 PM
No action needed
You decide when a quiet day becomes “check on me.”
The people you already trust decide what happens next.
Made for real routines
One check-in a day, at a time you choose.
A day off, living alone
“Back by 9:00 AM. I have type 1 diabetes, and nobody expects to hear from me on a Saturday. If I miss it, call me. If I don’t answer, my note says who to call next.”
A neighbor with a key
“Back by 8:00 PM. My neighbor is my Backer, not just my kids. My note says where the spare key is and which pharmacy to call.”
How it works
A simple routine with a backstop.
BackBy stays quiet unless a check-in is missed. You choose the time, the grace period, and the people.
Set your daily time
Pick a time you will press the button, like 5:00 PM. Add a grace period, from none up to 24 hours. Set it to repeat every day.
Choose your people
Your Backers are family or a neighbor you trust. They pair by scanning a QR code or typing 12 words. Your private note tells them who to call and where the key is.
Press I’m safe, or add time
Your phone reminds you at your time and again during the grace period. Press I’m safe and the day is done. Running late? Press Add time. Need help? Press I need help. If the grace period passes, your Backers see Needs Attention and follow your note.
Quiet by default
Your Backers can see whether to wait or to check on you.
With a 5:00 PM check-in and a 24-hour grace period, your family sees nothing until 5:00 PM the next day. A long grace period keeps them in peace on ordinary days, but the signal is slower on a bad day. You pick the balance.
- ScheduledNo action needed
- Grace periodGive them time
- Needs AttentionCheck in calmly
Two roles, one routine
Make a Plan for yourself. Be a Backer for someone else.
I live on my own
Keep your routine. Add a backstop.
Set your time, write a private note, and stay in charge of I’m safe and Add time.
I’m a Backer
Quiet on ordinary days. A clear plan when it matters.
The BackBy app on your iPhone checks for updates and may notify you. BackBy itself never calls or texts you. If a Plan needs attention, follow the note they prepared.
Privacy with boundaries
Less collected means less to lose.
BackBy is built so the server does not need to know who you are, who your Backers are, or what your note says.
Read what BackBy can and cannot protect- No account
- No sign-up, no password, no profile.
- No contact list
- The server does not store your address book or your list of Backers.
- Encrypted notes
- The finished design seals your note on your phone, with Emergency Only as the default. The current build is not ready for real private details.
- No tracking tools
- No cookies, analytics, or sessions. Proof that the hosting provider keeps no IP records is still a release blocker.
What travels through BackBy
Your note stays sealed until a Backer needs it.
- Your phone Seals the note
- Sealed note Cannot be read on the way
- BackBy server Stores it, cannot read it
- Backer’s phone Unlocks it only if needed
Clear limits build trust
BackBy is not a medical alert service.
- Not a fall detectorBackBy notices a missed check-in. It cannot notice a fall. Nothing to wear.
- Not automatic emergency responseBackBy does not call 911, and there is no monitoring center. Your Backers decide what to do.
- Not a messaging networkBacker apps check for updates. The server sends no text, email, push, or phone call.
Honest about readiness
A good idea is not yet proven protection.
BackBy’s app and its safeguards are still in development. Early access is for practice and feedback only. Do not rely on it yet for a real safety need.
Common questions
The short answers.
Does BackBy detect falls?
No. BackBy notices a missed check-in. It cannot notice a fall. If you cannot press the button, your Backers learn something is wrong only after your grace period passes.
Does it track where I am?
No. The check-in is a time, not a place. Optional map sharing is off by default and uses a third-party map provider with its own privacy warning.
Who gets contacted if I miss my check-in?
BackBy’s server contacts no one. Your Backers’ apps check for updates and may notify them. The people you chose decide what to do, using your note.
What does my daughter need?
The BackBy app on her iPhone. She pairs by scanning your QR code or typing 12 words. No account, no password. BackBy is iPhone only for now.
What if I forget to press it?
Your phone reminds you at your time and again during the grace period. If the grace period ends without I’m safe, your Backers see Needs Attention.
What if I’m away or in the hospital?
Check in early, press Add time to move today’s deadline, or change your Plan. Tell your Backers if your routine will change for a while.
Can BackBy read my note?
In the finished design, the server cannot read your note, and a Backer sees it only when your Plan needs attention or you ask for help. The current build does not enforce this yet, so do not put real private details in it.
Can I depend on BackBy today?
Not yet. BackBy is in development and its release checklist is not complete. Early access is for practice and feedback only.
What happens when I press I’m safe?
Today’s check-in is complete and your Backers have nothing to do. In the finished design, your Emergency Only note stays sealed. If your Plan repeats daily, tomorrow’s check-in is ready at the same time.
Try it with someone you trust
Practice the habit before you need it.
Request early access, share BackBy with family or a neighbor, or tell us what would help. No mailing list, no tracking pixels. Just email.