Anna
Heartbeat received
OK
Respectful check-ins for independent living
A simple OK, when you need to know they're alright.
Heartbeat helps loved ones send a simple scheduled check-in, so family and caregivers can feel reassured without constant calls or intrusive tracking.
Heartbeat Reminder
Time to send your Heartbeat
Send
Today, 9:00
Good morning
Ready to check in?
Your circle will know everything is okay.
My Circle
3 people
Mark
Notified just now
OK
Lena
Evening reminder set
Set
Update
Anna sent a Heartbeat. Everything is okay.
How it works
Simple, by design.
Heartbeat turns checking in into a small daily routine that feels simple for them and reassuring for you.
Choose check-in times
Set daily or weekly windows that fit naturally into your loved one's routine.
Send with one tap
A soft reminder appears on their phone. One touch sends the Heartbeat signal.
Follow up gently if it is missed
If there is no response, Heartbeat tries another reminder first, then an email, before notifying the trusted circle.
Why I'm building this
I wanted peace of mind without taking away my dad's independence.
"I did not want to monitor my dad. I just wanted to know he was okay."
Heartbeat started with my own father.
He lives alone, and as he has become more vulnerable, I found myself carrying a quiet worry in the background of the day. What if he falls? What if something happens and nobody knows for hours? And how do I check in without making him feel like I am checking up on him?
Text messages did not really solve it. He was not interested in sending a message at the same time every day, and I could not rely on him remembering to do it. I could message him first, but then I was waiting for a reply, wondering whether he had seen it, whether he was busy, or whether something was wrong.
Heartbeat is built around a simpler routine. At the same time each day, he gets a gentle notification. He does not have to write anything, open a conversation, or explain himself. He just taps one button to say he is okay.
For me, it means I am not interrupting him all the time. For him, it means he keeps his independence. And for both of us, it creates a small moment of reassurance without turning care into surveillance.
Built around trust
Reassurance without surveillance.
Heartbeat is based on an active check-in. It does not need constant calls, location tracking, or background monitoring to help families keep a calmer routine.
Gentle missed-check-in flow
Heartbeat gives the person more than one chance to respond before relatives are notified.
Scheduled reminders
A gentle prompt appears at the agreed time, so checking in can become part of the day.
Trusted circle notifications
Relatives and caregivers can share the reassurance without making separate calls.
No passive tracking
They choose when to send their Heartbeat. The app never watches in the background.
Who it helps
For families carrying a quiet worry.
Elderly parents living independently
Help them stay independent while giving you a simple sign that they are okay.
Relatives who live far away
Feel closer to the daily routine, even when you cannot be there in person.
Vulnerable adults and their families
Create a shared check-in habit that feels respectful, simple, and clear.
Families coordinating care
Help siblings, partners, and close friends know when someone has checked in.
Private. Simple. Family-centered.
Heartbeat supports a routine agreed by the people involved. It is a reassurance tool, not an emergency service or a replacement for direct care.
Early access
Be first to try Heartbeat
Join the waiting list and we will let you know when Heartbeat is ready for early families.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Heartbeat a tracking app?
No. Heartbeat is based on active check-ins, not constant location tracking.
What happens if a Heartbeat is missed?
Heartbeat starts gently. If the first notification is missed, another reminder is sent. If there is still no response, Heartbeat emails the person directly. Only after that are trusted relatives notified, so someone can follow up.
Who is Heartbeat for?
Families, relatives, caregivers, and vulnerable people who want a simple reassurance routine.
Does Heartbeat replace emergency services?
No. Heartbeat is not an emergency service, medical device, fall detector, monitoring service, or replacement for direct care. If you believe someone may be in danger, call local emergency services.
When will Heartbeat be available?
Heartbeat is currently in development. Join the waiting list to receive updates and early access information.
Create a calmer daily check-in.
Heartbeat is being built for families who want simple reassurance for someone living alone, without constant calling or intrusive tracking.
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