Is Back Home the same as BackHome?

Yes. Back Home is the App Store name for the iOS app BackHome — same app, same website at appbackhome.com. You can search for either BackHome or Back Home to find us.

Is there an app that notifies my family when I get home?

Yes — BackHome is built for exactly that on iOS and Android. It automatically sends an arrival alert to the family members and loved ones you choose, the moment you reach a place you've set: home, work, or anywhere else.

How can I let my parents know I arrived safely without texting?

Download BackHome, set your home as a trusted place, and add your parents as contacts. When you arrive, they get an automatic notification — no message to write, nothing to forget.

Do my loved ones need to install the app?

Yes. To receive your arrival notifications, your loved ones need to install BackHome too (iOS or Android). Once the app is installed, they accept your invitation and automatically get an alert when you reach your destination.

Does BackHome track my location all the time?

No. BackHome only detects your arrival at a trusted place you've defined. No real-time location is shared with your loved ones.

Does it use a lot of battery?

No. The app is optimized to run quietly in the background with minimal impact on your battery.

How many places and people can I add?

You can create several trusted places and assign different loved ones to each, depending on your needs.

Where can I download BackHome?

BackHome is available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Download the app and set up your first trusted place in just a few minutes.

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Let parents know you arrived — without sending a text

Parents worry until they hear from you. BackHome helps you let parents know you arrived without typing a message: set home as a zone, add them as contacts, and the alert goes out when you get there.

Built for the “text me when you're home” habit

That habit fails when you're exhausted. Automation keeps the promise without the friction.

Your parents get a clear arrival notification. You don't scramble for reception at the door.

What they see — and what they don't

They see that you arrived at the place you defined. They do not get a live stream of your location throughout the day.

Get started

Install BackHome from the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/app/back-home/id6758070056) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backhome.app), invite your parents, and try it on your next return home.

Download BackHome

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Frequently asked questions

Do my parents need iPhones?

No. BackHome works on iOS and Android for both you and your contacts.

Can I notify more than parents?

Yes — any loved ones you invite for each zone.