Family safety doesn't stop at your phone. WheresNow has real, installable companion apps for both Apple Watch and Wear OS today, so the features you rely on are available right from your wrist.
A phone buried in a bag or a pocket is easy to miss in the moment that matters. A watch is already on you.
Why a watch matters for safety
Reaching for a phone takes a few extra seconds, digging it out, unlocking it, finding the app. Those seconds add up when you're moving, when your hands are full, or when something urgent is happening.
A watch removes that friction. Everything below is available with a glance and a tap, no phone pickup required.
What you can do from your wrist
The WheresNow watch apps mirror the safety essentials from your phone:
- View your Circle: see where your family members are, right on your watch face.
- Send SOS: trigger an SOS alert directly from your wrist in an emergency.
- Share your location: let your Circle know where you are without opening your phone.
- Receive alerts: safety notifications from your phone are forwarded to your watch, so you don't miss them.
- Circle Radar on your wrist: the same ring that shows every Circle member's direction and distance on your phone now mirrors to your watch, using the watch's own compass. Point yourself toward a family member and walk, no phone needed.
How it connects to your phone and Circles
The watch isn't a standalone device, it's an extension of your phone. You sign in once on your phone, and the watch pairs automatically from there. Alerts and notifications reach your watch through that paired connection, since the watch itself doesn't register for push independently.
Everything you do on the watch still runs through your existing Circles, so the people you've already connected with on your phone are exactly who you'll see and reach from your wrist.
Everyday and active-lifestyle use cases
The watch apps are especially useful when your phone isn't within easy reach:
- Hiking: check Circle Radar to see which direction to walk toward a family member without stopping to dig out your phone.
- Cycling or running: glance at your wrist mid-activity instead of pulling over.
- Travel: keep an eye on where everyone is while your phone stays charging or tucked away.
- Daily routines: a quick glance at school pickup or on the commute, without breaking stride.
A connected family safety system
Phone app, watch app, and private Circles work together as one system. The watch gives you faster access in the moments that matter; the phone remains the full experience for setup, Places, Check-Ins, and Gatherings.
Download WheresNow and pair your Apple Watch or Wear OS device to bring family safety to your wrist today.
