A new way to stay close
Let your people know you're free.
Porchlight is a wearable beacon + app that signals “I'm available” to your closest 12 people. When you're both open, you instantly connect. No more wondering if it's a good time to call.
Starting at $49
When did calling a friend become so complicated?
“What if they're busy?” “I should text first.” “They didn't pick up—do they not want to talk?”
We have a thousand ways to send messages, but zero ways to simply say: “I'm free if you want to talk.” Porchlight fixes that. One tap, and your closest people know your door is open.
Three taps to real connection
Tap your beacon
Press your Porchlight wearable (or open the app) and choose: “Open for a call” or “Open for a hangout.” Set how long you're available.
Get connected
When you and someone from your 12 closest people are both open, you're automatically connected. No guessing, no “is this a bad time?”
Connect instantly
Tap to call, stop by, or send a voice message. They already said they're free—so you know you're welcome.
Don't want a wearable? The app works on its own.
The Porchlight app gives you everything you need to stay close to your people—no hardware required. Buy a beacon for the full experience, or just use the app.
- Open for Hangout - Let people know you're free to get together
- Open for Call - Signal you have time to chat
- Voice Messages - Send a quick audio note when they're not available
- Inner Circle - Your closest 12 people, no social feed clutter
Signal availability with a single tap
The Porchlight beacon pairs with your phone and lets you go “open” without pulling out your phone. One tap on the wearable, and your people know you're free.
Pendant
Wear your welcome close to your heart
$49
Keychain
Carry connection everywhere you go
$49
Bracelet
Subtle, stylish, always with you
$49
Why Porchlight Works
Real connection happens spontaneously—not through scheduled calls. Porchlight removes the friction so you can just... connect.
No more guessing
You only see people who are available right now. They only see you when you're available. Both sides opt in.
Just your people
This isn't social media. It's your 12 closest people—family, best friends, the ones who matter most.
Zero pressure
No read receipts. No “last seen.” Just a simple signal that fades away when you're done being available.
Stop wondering if it's a good time to call.
Get the wearable beacon, download the free app, and automatically connect when you and your people are both free. Pre-order now and ship in Spring 2026.
Family Bundle (5 beacons): $199 — Save $46