How It Works — Active SOS

Step One

Member Linking

After subscribing, you can invite others to join your safety network through a unique magic link. Each added member can also invite another person using their own link — but a subscription is required, creating a connected chain of trusted members.

Unique Magic Link Invites

Each user gets a personalized invite link to share with their trusted circle. No guessing who's connected.

Up to 10 People on One Plan

Cover your entire family, care team, or crew under one affordable subscription. Everyone stays connected.

Invited Users Set Their Own Alerts

Each member personalizes their own alert settings. Your settings don't override theirs — everyone has control.

Step Two

Groups & Emergency Contacts

Users can create groups such as "Family," "Friends," or "Team" and assign emergency contacts within them. When an alert is triggered, SOS or "Safe" messages can be instantly sent to selected groups or all contacts at once.

Create Custom Groups

Organize contacts into groups like Family, Work Team, Healthcare, or any category that fits your life.

Alert Specific Groups or Everyone

Choose to alert just your family, just your care team, or everyone in your network with a single tap.

Contacts Receive SMS — No App Needed

Your emergency contacts receive alerts via SMS. They don't need the app to receive your location and message.

Groups & Emergency Contacts — Active SOS App

Step Three

Customize Your Alerts

During onboarding, you can set up alerts that are fully customizable based on your needs. Whether for workplace safety, school emergencies, or personal use — each user sets unique alerts in their preferred order.

Write Your Own Message

Create any message that fits your situation: "I'm Safe," "Send Help," "Call 911," "SEND SUPPLIES," or anything you need.

Set Your Priority Order

Arrange your alerts in the order that makes most sense for you. The most important alert goes at the top.

Each User Sets Their Own

No two users have to share the same alert setup. Everyone in your network personalizes their own experience.

Step Four

Send Alerts Instantly

When an emergency happens, simply press a button and your predefined contacts will be notified immediately with your exact location and the text alert you choose. That's it. One press. Instant help.

Exact GPS Location Sent

Your precise coordinates are captured and sent the moment you press the button — accurate to floor level in buildings.

Instant Delivery

No delays. No loading. The moment you press, alerts go out to your entire selected group simultaneously.

No Background Tracking

Your location is only captured at the moment you send. We never track you in the background. Privacy guaranteed.

Step Five

Live Location Tracking

Active SOS gives you real-time location sharing that puts you in control — not the app. Unlike other family tracking tools, we never harvest or sell your data, and we never watch you in the background without your permission.

You Choose Who Sees You

You decide which members of your network can see your location — and you can change that at any time. No one gets access you didn't grant.

Always in Control of Who Tracks You

Tracking permissions are yours to set and revoke whenever you choose. No hidden access, no silent watchers.

Your Data Is Never Sold

Unlike Life360, Google Family Sharing, and other tracking apps, Active SOS does not sell your location data to advertisers or third parties. Ever.

HIPAA-Grade Privacy & More Accurate

Active SOS is built to HIPAA security and privacy standards — and delivers more precise location accuracy than competing family tracking apps.

Why families switch to Active SOS

Many people leave their current family tracking app because it collects and monetizes their movement data. Active SOS respects your privacy, gives you full control, and never treats your location as a product to sell.

See It In Action

Active SOS as Seen on KWTV News 9

Watch how the app works in real-time — how it sends alerts and delivers critical information to those who matter most, even during severe weather emergencies.

"I'm all in on that — let everybody know you are safe."— David Payne, Chief Meteorologist, KWTV News 9

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Active SOS never tracks your location in the background. Your GPS is only captured and sent at the exact moment you press the alert button. Between alerts, we have zero access to your location.

No. Your emergency contacts receive alerts via standard SMS text message. They get a tap-to-open map link with your exact GPS coordinates. No app, no account, no setup required for recipients.

Your Active SOS subscription covers up to 10 people. You can invite family members, caregivers, coworkers, or anyone you trust. Each person you invite can also invite one additional person using their own magic link.

Yes — completely. You write your own alert messages. You can have multiple alerts set up at once: "I'm Safe," "Send Help," "Call 911," "SEND SUPPLIES," or anything specific to your situation. Each user sets their own messages independently.

Yes. Active SOS works anywhere you have a phone signal. It transmits your last known GPS coordinates even with limited coverage. The app uses native iOS and Android GPS — no special hardware required.

Yes. Active SOS is a HIPAA-compliant Remote Patient Monitoring platform. We enter into signed Business Associate Agreements (BAA) with healthcare providers. All data is encrypted with TLS 1.2+ in transit and AES-256 at rest.

How Active SOS Keeps You Safe