Powerful Features, Simple to Use
Everything you need to coordinate family communication during important moments
📱 SMS Broadcasting
Send one message that reaches all your family members instantly. No app downloads, no account creation—just simple text messages that work on any phone.
- ✓ Works on flip phones, smartphones, and everything in between
- ✓ No internet required—uses standard SMS
- ✓ Instant delivery to everyone in your group
From: You
Just arrived at the hospital. Everything going smoothly. Will update in an hour.
Delivered to 12 family members
Mom
Praying for you! Let us know if you need anything.
Brother
Thanks for the update! Can I bring dinner?
Only you see these replies—no notification storm for others
👥 Controlled Communication
Family members can reply, but their messages go only to you—not to everyone. This prevents the notification overload and off-topic conversations that plague group chats.
- ✓ No reply-all disasters
- ✓ Private responses stay private
- ✓ Important updates never get lost in chatter
🔐 Flexible Permissions
Control who can broadcast updates and who just receives them. Perfect for managing large families where not everyone needs sending privileges.
Broadcasters
Can send updates to everyone
Contributors
Receive updates and can reply to coordinators
Listeners
Receive updates only
Sarah's Labor Updates
Your data is encrypted and secure
🔒 Privacy & Security
Your family's communications are private and secure. We never share your data, and you maintain complete control over your messages.
- ✓ Encrypted data storage
- ✓ Easy opt-out anytime (reply STOP)
- ✓ GDPR and privacy law compliant
- ✓ No data selling or third-party sharing
♿ Truly Inclusive
Echo works for everyone in your family—even those who don't use smartphones or struggle with technology. If they can receive a text, they can use Echo.
- ✓ No app to download or account to create
- ✓ Works on basic flip phones
- ✓ Join by simply replying "YES" to an invitation
- ✓ No learning curve—it's just texting
From: Echo
Join "Sarah's Updates" group? Reply YES to join, STOP to decline.
From: Grandma
YES
That's it! Grandma is now in the group.