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

👑 Dad (Broadcaster) Can send
👥 Mom, Sister (Contributors) Can reply
👂 Extended family (Listeners) Receive only
🔒

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.

See How Echo Can Help Your Family