Scheduled check-ins
Choose when you plan to check in again and update or stop the timer whenever plans change.
Check In for organised travel
Give every traveller a clear way to check in.
Use shared expectations for free time, transfers and meeting points. Individual travellers choose their own trusted contacts and can signal when a planned check-in has been missed.
The challenge
Groups become harder to coordinate when people split up
School trips, volunteer teams and tours often include independent time. Leaders need a simple routine that does not depend on chasing every participant through multiple chat threads.
Useful features
Make the next check-in unambiguous
People you choose
You decide exactly who can follow a timer, receive notifications, or see location information.
Location after an overdue check-in
If you choose it, live location sharing can begin when a timer expires so selected contacts have useful context.
Emergency help
Activate the help feature when you need assistance and want trusted contacts to receive a clear signal.
Everyday examples
A clearer check-in routine for every group journey
Free time on a school trip
Students set a timer for the agreed meeting time and select an appropriate adult contact.
Volunteer field teams
Pairs create check-ins before leaving the main group for an assignment.
An organised tour
Travellers use a timer during optional excursions and update it if transport is delayed.
What it adds to the plan
- Clear return and meeting expectations
- Individual rather than blanket tracking
- Useful overdue notifications
- A consistent routine across different activities
Privacy and user control
Your information stays under your control
Each participant controls their settings. Organisers should explain the purpose, choose proportionate routines and avoid requiring more information than the activity genuinely needs.
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Guides for staying connected
Guides for this topic are being prepared. Explore the related use case in the meantime.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a group tracking dashboard?
No. Check In is centred on individual timers and trusted contacts, not continuous central monitoring of a whole group.
Does it replace a trip leader’s safety plan?
No. Use it alongside headcounts, contact lists, consent processes and the organisation’s emergency procedures.
Can participants update a delayed return?
Yes. The person who created the timer can update or stop it when the plan changes.
Make the next plan easier to share
Download Check In, choose the people you trust and set your first check-in timer.