Back to school. One scan away from you.

PhoneTag. This year's back to school must-have.

A smart QR tag that attaches to backpacks, jackets, lunchboxes, and more. If your child ever needs help, a simple scan allows a trusted adult to instantly call, text, or video chat with you while keeping your personal phone number private. Each scan also shares the tag's location, helping reunite families faster when every second counts.

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Tags begin shipping August 6th. Order now for the first bell.

Live video, instantly Your info stays private Works virtually anywhere Peace of mind

The must-have for school days.

No searching for phone numbers. Just scan.

A school administrator scans the PhoneTag on a child's backpack
Kids & School

Someone needs to reach you about your child.

On the bus, at pickup, at practice, or on a field trip. One scan connects them to you instantly.

A bus driver scans the PhoneTag on a sleeping child's backpack
Kids & the School Bus

She fell asleep on the ride home.

The driver scans the tag on her backpack and you're on a live call before the bus leaves the lot.

A coach scans the PhoneTag on a young player's backpack after practice
Kids & After School

Practice ends early, plans change.

The coach scans her bag and reaches you right away. No roster, no digging for numbers.

A chaperone scans a child's PhoneTag at the museum
Kids & Public Spaces

A kid wanders away on a field trip.

A security guard wants to help, they scan the PhoneTag, your phone rings and you're connected to your child in seconds.

PhoneTag + AirTag

AirTag tracks your things. PhoneTag connects you.

They solve two different halves of the same worry. One helps you track what you have lost. The other helps whoever finds it, or finds your child, reach you in seconds. They are not rivals. They are a team.

AirTag®

Tracks a thing

  • Pinpoints your item on a map whenever you want
  • Precision finding when you are close by
  • Works quietly in the background, no scan needed
  • Rides Apple’s Find My network worldwide
  • Ideal for keys, bags, and luggage you own
  • You do the finding
PhoneTag

Calls you directly

  • One scan reaches you in a live video call
  • No app for the person who scans, works on any smart phone
  • Your phone number is never shared
  • Made for people: kids, parents, anyone you love
  • Shows you where they scanned on a map
  • An AI assistant answers when you cannot
Best together. Put both on the backpack. If it goes missing, AirTag helps you find it. If a person needs to reach you, PhoneTag puts them on a call with you. Both directions covered, for the ultimate peace of mind.

How it works

They scan the QR code. Your phone rings.

They need to reach you

1

Your child takes a tumble, gets turned around on a field trip, or a helper just wants to reach a parent.

A child looks for help on a museum field trip

A grown-up scans the tag

2

A teacher, bus driver, or kind stranger points their camera at the tag, there's no app for them to install.

A school administrator scans the PhoneTag on a child's backpack

Your phone rings and lights up

3

A real incoming call comes into your phone, even when it's locked. You can setup a whole family group to ring.

A parent's phone rings with a PhoneTag call

See the location before answering

4

Talk by video, voice, or text, and you have an AI assistant that can answer for you when you can't.

A live PhoneTag video call on a parent's phone

Always-on backup

An AI assistant to back you up.

Life happens: you're driving, in a meeting, or fast asleep. When you can't pick up, PhoneTag's built-in AI assistant answers for you: it greets whoever scanned your tag, helps with what they need, and either takes a message or rings you to connect the call live.

  • Speaks in your words, guided by simple instructions you set.
  • Connects the call to you live, or takes a message if you're away.
  • Included with every account, so no scan ever goes unanswered.
The PhoneTag AI assistant greeting a visitor on a phone

Privacy & Safety

A secure connection. Nothing exposed.

PhoneTag helps people connect without ever exposing personal information. No phone number required. No personal details visible, just a secure connection when it matters.

Phone NumberNot Shared
Email AddressNot Shared
Personal InfoNot Shared

Safety, built in.

  • You control every call. It connects only when you accept.
  • Every scan is logged and shown to you, with its time and location.
  • One tap blocks a scanner. One tap reports them to our safety team.
  • Repeat scans and harassment are throttled automatically.
  • Pause any tag instantly if it ends up in the wrong hands.
  • Children never create accounts or share personal information.
  • Calls are encrypted in transit, and we never sell your data.
Learn more about PhoneTag safety

The back to school must-have

Make it a must-have on every backpack.

No monthly plans. The Family Starter Kit includes your first year of PhoneTag Family and your first tag; one membership covers up to 12 tags on one account.

Family Starter Kit

$34.00

per year, first tag included

Each additional tag

$14.00

one-time, no additional membership

Renews at $34.00 a year. Cancel anytime.

Everything on one account. One $34.00/yr membership covers up to 12 tags, audio/video/AI included, and every 4-pack saves $4.00.
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What can I put a PhoneTag on?

Anything you don't want to lose touch with: a kid's backpack or jacket, a pet's collar, luggage, sports gear, a golf bag, or a loved one's bag. It's a lightweight, water-resistant connection tag, and you can mix and match as many as you like on one account.

How does pricing and renewal work?

The Family Starter Kit is $34.00 and includes your first year of PhoneTag Family plus your first tag, with audio, video, and an AI assistant that can answer when you don't. Each additional tag is a one-time $14.00 with no additional membership fee, and every 4-pack saves $4.00. One membership covers up to 12 tags. Your membership renews at $34.00 a year, billed securely through Stripe. Cancel anytime.

Is it safe to put a tag on my child?

Yes, that's exactly what it's designed for. The tag shows no name, number, or address. If someone scans it, they're connected to you instantly, in a live video call with private messaging and photo sharing; they never see your contact details; you decide what, if anything, to share. You can also see when and where the tag was scanned, and the whole family can be set to ring. Read exactly how we protect your family on our Safety page.

What if someone misuses the tag or keeps scanning it?

Every scan is logged with its time, location, and device, and shown in your PhoneTag app, including scans that never rang your phone or were answered by your AI assistant. Repeat scans are throttled automatically, one tap blocks a scanner for good (they just see "no one is available"), and one tap can report them to our safety team. You can also pause any tag instantly. Full details are on the Safety page.

Does someone need an app to reach me?

No. They just point their phone's built-in camera at the tag and tap the link, the call opens in their browser. The app is only for you.

How does the AI assistant work?

It's included with every account. A voice assistant that's trained on your own instructions can greet whoever scans the tag and answer questions based on your instructions, take a message, or ring you and connect the call live. It's a backup plan that's always available to help.

Does it really keep my phone number private?

Yes. Calls run over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection. Whoever scans the tag never sees your phone number, email, or address, only the call itself.