Every August, parents pack a car, hug their kid, and watch them head back to campus. It’s exciting. It’s emotional. It can also feel a little uncertain. We built Alert to help in those uneasy moments. And now we’re taking it further with Alert Live.
What you already have: Alert, built into every Clip
Alert comes free with every Pebblebee Clip. A few rapid presses on the Clip can:
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Trigger a loud siren and bright strobe to draw attention, or run in Silent Mode if discretion matters
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Send an instant location ping by SMS to one trusted contact through the Pebblebee app
It’s ready the moment you pair your Clip. No extra gadgets. No extra cost.
What’s new: Alert Live
Alert Live builds on the free version of Alert for people who want continuous backup until they’re safe.
1. Live location sharing: Your Safety Circle can follow your location in real time while Alert is active.
2. Expanded Safety Circle: Add up to five trusted contacts instead of one.
3. Same simple activation: rapid-press the Clip, no phone fumbling required
Alert Live rides on the Pebblebee app and your phone’s data connection. It works anywhere your phone works.
Designed for real life
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Late-night walk across campus: activate in Silent Mode to share your live location discreetly with roommates or family
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City commute or rideshare: let trusted contacts see you get from A to B
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Solo travel: use siren and strobe to draw attention in a crowd while your Safety Circle watches you reach your hotel
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Independent seniors: an easy, physical trigger that signals loved ones right away
Privacy and simplicity
Your location is shared only when Alert is active. Safety Circle contacts receive a secure link by SMS and do not need the app to view your location. When you turn Alert off, sharing stops.
One device, two jobs
The same Clip that powers Alert also helps you find your things every day through Apple Find My on iPhone or Google’s Find Hub on Android. No need to carry a separate safety gadget.
How to get started
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Pair your Pebblebee Clip in the Pebblebee app
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Add trusted contacts to your Safety Circle
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Try the in-app test so you know exactly what happens when Alert is triggered
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Upgrade to Alert Live for live location sharing and an expanded Safety Circle
Heading back to campus?
We put together a practical checklist you can share with students and families. It covers quick setup, safer walking routes, ride vetting, and how to use Alert and Alert Live with confidence. Read it here: Campus Safety Tips for Students and Parents.
Alert is peace of mind built in. Alert Live is peace of mind in real time. If you’re sending someone you love back to campus, or you walk alone at night, you deserve both.
You can read more in our press release here on Business Wire.
