Question 1

Is Back Home the same as BackHome?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yes — BackHome is an iOS app built for exactly that. 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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Do my loved ones need to install the app?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Does BackHome track my location all the time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does it use a lot of battery?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How many places and people can I add?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Where can I download BackHome?

Accepted Answer

BackHome is available on the App Store for iOS. Download the app and set up your first trusted place in just a few minutes.

Legal notice

Website publisher

Hosting

Contact

Intellectual property

Liability