The Digital Porch Light.
Stop asking "Are you free?"
Start signaling.
Group texts are noisy.
Calendars are rigid.
Beacon is different. It’s a passive signal that says "I’m here," without the pressure of a notification.
You free?
Maybe later
Who's around?
Busy rn
Hello??
The Noise
Firepit is Lit
Ends in 2h
The Signal
The Orbit
Small, high-trust groups. Your family, your neighbors, your team. Up to 50 households, no more.
The Signal
Light your lantern to show you're available. Extinguish it when you're done. No history, no scrolling.
The Embers
Missed the fun? See "Embers" of recently ended hangouts to share a memory or say thanks.
Built by Neighbors,
Not Algorithms.
Beacon is built by Thoughtfulsoft. We don't sell your data. We don't serve ads. We don't want you addicted.
Free for your inner circle. $19/year for the whole village.