A little more attention for each other. Lifestyle and product visualisation.
WHY HONEYBEACON EXISTS
For the moments we nearly miss.
“My wife, Laura, told me our 17-month-old daughter had been trying to get my attention for two minutes while I stayed glued to an ‘urgent’ email.”
Our phones are built to pull us in. I created HoneyBeacon to offer a simple way to break that habit, and be here for the moments I didn’t want to miss.
Gary, founder of HoneyBeacon
The everyday moments
A little more room for family life.
01 / AFTER SCHOOL
Homework, with fewer detours.
Keep the tools needed for the task. Let the apps that pull everyone away wait until afterwards.
02 / AROUND THE TABLE
Dinner with everyone here.
Agree on a window for the meal. Give the conversation everyone’s attention, including yours.
03 / YOUR EVENING TOO
Put the workday down.
The last email can become another half-hour. Make some space for the people you came home to.
Different people need different apps. Each family member keeps their own permitted list.
One family goal
A shared effort. A treat for everyone.
Pizza night. A trip to the coast. Something you’ll all look forward to.
Choose the reward together and set your target. Eligible focus sessions contribute Honey, the app’s progress points, towards one shared family Honey Jar.
Pick your treat. Choose a goal that feels right for your household.
Make a little time. The organiser chooses which modes contribute.
Enjoy it together. Reach your goal and make time for the reward.
Actual app screen · Example family reward · Tap to enlarge
Your family chooses and provides the reward. Honey has no cash value.
Actual app screen · Example household · Tap to enlarge
Everyone’s part counts
See what you’re building together.
Follow each person’s contribution, celebrate progress and keep your next shared goal in sight.
Personal Lifetime Honey stays separate from the family reward Jar. Progress reflects eligible focus sessions, not a measurement of reduced screen time.
Start with the app. Add a physical cue if it fits your family.
Pair a HoneyBeacon and calibrate its zone where you want fewer distractions. In a configured nearby mode, Bluetooth helps your iPhone recognise that space and apply your session’s blocking rules.
HoneyBeacon
A Bluetooth cue for a place. Nearby detection follows your setup and selected mode.
HoneyTag
A separate NFC tag. Scan it with a compatible iPhone for an assigned action.
Nearby zones are approximate. Walls, placement and iOS background behaviour affect detection. Leaving a zone does not remove other active restrictions.
UK reference membership prices. Your App Store country determines the final amount.
Apple shows the final subscription price before purchase. An existing Apple subscription continues separately until cancelled. Free Core does not include shared Family features.
Prices are planned. No payment is taken here. Joining the waitlist does not reserve a pack, price or delivery date.
Parents’ questions
A little clarity before you start.
Shared routines work best when everyone knows what to expect.
Yes. Each person needs the HoneyBeacon app on an iPhone with iOS 17 or later and Screen Time permission. Android is not supported at initial launch. HoneyTag needs a compatible NFC-enabled iPhone. See compatibility requirements.
Can parents take part too?+
Absolutely. The Hive Family supports up to six people in one household, including parents. Everyone can contribute eligible focus time towards the family goal.
Does everyone have to accept a session?+
Normally, members choose Start or Decline on their own phones. Quick Sessions can start automatically when that option is enabled. Supervised members follow their configured Beekeeper permissions.
How do supervised settings work?+
The household organiser, called a Beekeeper in the app, manages the permissions available to supervised members. Quick Session auto-start is a separate setting. Review both together in the app before relying on a routine. Read the family guide.
Can essential apps still be used?+
Yes. Each person chooses their own permitted apps before starting. Those apps remain available, subject to any other active restrictions. Check the settings before relying on an app during a session.
Can someone pause or finish a session?+
A Flight is a temporary pause. Finishing a session or changing its settings depends on the session, commitment rules and any supervision permissions. Lockdown adds extra commitment rules. See how pauses and controls work.
Do we need a beacon or tag?+
No. Shared timers and schedules work through the app. HoneyBeacon adds a configured nearby focus zone. HoneyTag adds a physical scan for an assigned action. You can use either accessory, both, or neither.
What information can family members see?+
Family features share relevant household, session and progress information, including contributions towards shared goals. This is not a view into everything someone does on their phone. Read the family privacy notice for the information shared and how it is used.
Who provides the family reward?+
Your family chooses and provides the reward. Honey is the app’s progress points and has no cash value. HoneyBeacon does not pay for the treat.
What happens after the included membership ends?+
Duo and Whole Home include three months of The Hive Family from activation. Apple shows the offer duration and renewal terms before you redeem. Continue with free Core or choose a paid Apple subscription to keep Family features. A subscription you already have continues separately until cancelled.
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The app is available now. Get an email when HoneyTag and HoneyBeacon pre-orders open. No payment or commitment.
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