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.

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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Notify family when you get home — automatically

Q: 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.

If you keep forgetting to text “I'm home,” BackHome is built for that. It notifies family when you get home (or any place you set) the moment you arrive — no message to send.

Why arrival alerts beat last-minute texts

Manual check-ins fail when you're tired, out of signal, or distracted. An arrival alert fires when you enter a zone you defined on the map.

Parents, partners, and roommates get peace of mind without chasing you for a reply.

How BackHome works

Create a trusted place (home, work, etc.), invite the people you want notified, and let the app run in the background. When you arrive, they get a clear arrival notification.

Location is used only to detect entry into your zones. Contacts do not see a live map of your day.

Available on iOS and Android

Download on 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). Recipients need BackHome too to accept your invitation.

Download BackHome

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes — BackHome does exactly that with automatic arrival alerts for the contacts you choose.

Do family members need the app?

Yes. They install BackHome and accept your invite to receive arrival notifications.