The Button Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Button?
Create as many buttons as you want, each one notifies its own group when pressed.
Think of it as a modern-day pager.
How to use it?
How do I use it?
Create a button → share it → press it.
Anyone who has it added receives a "button pressed" notification.
What does a press mean?
Anything you agree on. The meaning is a shared convention, only you and your people know what it stands for.
Why using it?
What is it useful for?
Quick coordination, silent alerts, or personal signals.
Examples?
- Lovers: "I'm thinking of you..."
- Friends: "Time to party!"
- Colleagues: "Coffee is ready!"
- Family: "I arrived safe."
- Anyone: a shared signal only your people understand
How private is it?
Do I need an account?
Works instantly, no signup or login.
What data do you collect?
Almost none. No personal info or tracking. See our Privacy Policy.
Where is my data stored?
Stored on your device for privacy.
Can I customize it?
Can I change notification sound or style?
Yes, through your device settings.
What buttons can I create?
A few color buttons for now. More coming.
What else should I know?
Is it free?
Yes. No ads. No in-app purchases.
Can I use it on iPhone?
Very soon, yes, The Button is coming to iOS.
Can I recover a button?
Yes, if someone shares it with you again, or if your device backup restores it.
Does it work offline?
The Button needs a connection to deliver signals, but uses barely any data, so it works even on slow or limited networks.