Living alone, never unseen. A gentle 3-stage watch — not a cold alarm.
Check in when you're okay, at your own pace. If you miss a check-in, Solokey reminds you first → gives you a grace period → and only then notifies the contacts you chose. A server-side watch keeps working even if your phone is off, and your encrypted vault is released only if an escalation triggers.
iOS 16.4+ · Android 8.0+ · English & Chinese · Privacy-first
The gentle middle ground between unseen and alarming
Other apps either send one easily-ignored notification, or jump straight to a jarring emergency alarm. Solokey uses a three-stage escalation — remind you first → grace period → only then alert your contacts — and every stage is visible and configurable. Escalation states are shown in calm amber, never red alerts, to keep false-alarm panic to a minimum.
An end-to-end encrypted vault even we can't read
Where the spare key is, how to care for your pet, a message for family — all of it is encrypted on your device. Our servers hold only ciphertext, with no path to read it. Only when a dead-man escalation truly triggers can the contacts you authorized for each item decrypt and view it. Your private key is generated in the device secure enclave and never uploaded.
What's live today
Two core capabilities plus five supporting ones — making "never unseen" solid and gentle.
Scheduled check-in + server-side dead-man watch
Tap "I'm OK" on your schedule. If you miss it, the server (not the client) runs a gentle three-stage escalation — even when your phone is off.
End-to-end encrypted vault
Keys, care notes, messages stay end-to-end encrypted; the server never sees plaintext and items release to your chosen contacts only on escalation.
Emergency contact management
Invite and confirm family or neighbors, set per-item visibility and channel (push / email), so the right people really receive the alert.
Flexible escalation ladders
Customize check-in intervals, self-reminder lead time, and grace length to fit your routine — minimizing false triggers from travel or sleeping in.
Multi-plan status dashboard
See every check-in plan's next due time, current stage, and countdown in one screen, with grace states clearly marked in amber.
One-tap check-in + calm undo
Tap "I'm OK" right from the notification without opening the app; if you trigger an escalation by mistake, a calm-undo window lets you cancel.
Contact acknowledgment page
A notified contact can mark "reached them" or "checked in person," so other contacts and you know the situation is handled.
Set up your safety net in three steps
A few minutes to set, then it's nearly invisible — working only when you truly need it.
Set your check-in rhythm
Choose how often you tap "I'm OK" — daily, weekly, or custom — and tune your self-reminder lead time and grace length.
Add people you trust
Invite family or neighbors as emergency contacts; once they confirm, you set per-item what they can see if an escalation triggers.
Live with peace of mind
Just tap "I'm OK" on time. If you miss it, the server reminds you first, gives a grace period, and only then gently notifies your contacts.
On the way
v1.0 makes single-layer guardianship solid first; these capabilities are in the works.
Trusted-circle relay
Let multiple contacts take turns receiving escalations by time window, so no single person ever misses it.
Wearable passive check-in
Exploring auto check-in from step / activity signals, no tapping needed — handled carefully for privacy and wording boundaries.
We deliberately keep it focused — perfecting gentle escalation and the encrypted vault in v1.0 before expanding.
Simple, honest pricing
Subscriptions are processed by App Store / Google Play. Cancel anytime. Prices in USD.
Free
Build your first safety net
- One check-in plan
- Emergency contact invites & confirmation
- End-to-end encrypted vault
- Server-side gentle 3-stage escalation
- English & Chinese UI
Pro Monthly
Full protection for lasting peace of mind
- Multiple check-in plans
- Flexible escalation ladders
- Unlimited encrypted vault items
- Optional AI message polishing
- Priority email support
Also available weekly at $2.99 / week for short trips or temporary arrangements.
Start Solokey ProPro Yearly
Year-round protection, better value
- Multiple check-in plans
- Flexible escalation ladders
- Unlimited encrypted vault items
- Optional AI message polishing
- Priority email support
Frequently asked
1. Is Solokey an alarm or emergency-response service?
No. Solokey is a peace-of-mind check-in tool — not a medical device, emergency dispatch, alarm, or first-responder service. If you or someone else is in danger, contact local emergency services directly. We make no guarantee that any contact will respond or act.
2. What happens if I miss a check-in?
No one is alerted immediately. You're reminded first during a grace period; only after the grace window passes with no response do we gently notify the contacts you chose. Even on a false trigger, a calm-undo window lets you cancel.
3. Can you read what's in my vault?
No. Vault items are encrypted on your device before they're uploaded; the server stores only ciphertext, with no path to read plaintext. Your private key stays in the device secure enclave and is never uploaded. Only when an escalation truly triggers can the contacts you authorized for each item decrypt and view it.