A daily “I’m OK” from Mom or Dad.
On any phone they already have.
Porchlight checks in with your loved one once a day. They answer a friendly phone call, reply to a text, or tap one big button. If they don’t, you get a text right away. The call option works on flip phones and landlines, and there are no gadgets to buy.
Free forever for one daily check-in. No credit card to start.
How it works
They check in
Every morning at their chosen time, your loved one answers a friendly call and presses 1, replies OK to a text, or taps one big button.
Everyone relaxes
That's it. Ten seconds a day. Nothing to learn, nothing to wear, nothing to charge.
If they don't, you know
Porchlight tries again, then texts the family: “Dad hasn't checked in today. Please give him a call.”
Made for the phone they actually use
Most check-in apps assume a smartphone. Porchlight doesn’t. The automated morning call works on a flip phone, a landline, or any phone made in the last 50 years. They just answer and press 1.
Simple pricing
Free
$0
- ✓ One daily check-in (button or text)
- ✓ One family alert contact
- ✓ Free forever. Really.
Family Plan a gift for a parent
$49/year
- ✓ Automated phone-call check-ins (any phone)
- ✓ Morning and evening check-ins
- ✓ Up to 5 family contacts, alerted in order
- ✓ Vacation pause