make time
for family.
“I’ll call this weekend” is easy to lose in a busy week. Choose a realistic time and ask umi for a personal reminder, right in iMessage.
Set up my family check-in →your routine. your pace. no new app.
umi
a little intention.
a personal check-in.
Meet umi, your AI accountability companion in iMessage. These illustrative conversations show how you can ask for a reminder; wait for confirmation that it is saved. Delivery times are approximate.
A simple way to remember to call family
Make the plan specific enough to act on, while leaving room for both people’s schedules. A short call can be a good place to start.
Pick the person and a shared window
Choose who you want to call and check when they are usually available. If you live in different timezones, agree a time that works for both of you.
- Agree a time together
- Account for different timezones
Make a realistic plan
Try a short weekly call rather than an ambitious daily promise. Keep a topic in mind: ask about their week or share something from yours.
- Start with a short catch-up
- Choose a schedule you can return to
Set a personal reminder
Tell umi who you want to call and when to remind you in your saved timezone. Wait for confirmation, then make the call yourself when the check-in arrives.
- umi reminds you; you make the call
- Change or cancel reminders in your chat
what would you like to stick with?
After setup, send a request like one of these. Copying it here does not schedule a reminder.
The Sunday catch-up
Leave a little space on Sunday afternoon to hear how the week went. Agree the time with your family first.
A midweek hello
Choose a short window after work for a catch-up with a sibling or relative.
A one-off follow-up
Set a reminder when someone mentions something you want to ask about later. Include the date and time when you ask umi.
a little trust goes a long way.
Personal conversations deserve clear answers. Here’s what to expect from umi.
They cannot talk when you call
Agree another time together, then ask umi to move or add a reminder. umi cannot see another person’s availability.
The routine stops fitting
Change the day, make calls less frequent or skip a particular date. Choose a schedule that works for your relationship.
clear about your data
Your messages and preferences help umi respond. Our privacy page explains what is stored and which services process it.
always honest about AI
umi is an AI companion. A friendly conversation, with no pretending there’s a person behind the messages.
part of your world
umi adds a little company. Your friends, family, community, and professional support still matter.
you set the pace
You choose your check-ins. Ask umi to change or cancel a reminder. Text STOP to stop messages and request cancellation of future subscription renewals.
a few little questions.
Agree a realistic time to talk, attach it to a regular part of your week and set a reminder. A specific plan such as Sunday at 4pm is easier to act on than “sometime this weekend.”
No. umi sends your requested reminder to you in iMessage. You decide whether and how to contact your family; it does not call or message them on your behalf.
Yes. Ask for separate reminders with the person and schedule for each. Wait for umi to confirm each reminder is saved.
umi uses the timezone saved during setup. Choose the reminder time in that timezone, accounting for where your relative lives. Ask umi to clarify the schedule if you are unsure.
one small promise.
a little help keeping it.
Set up umi, choose a subscription, then ask for your first reminder. You choose the timing; umi confirms when it is saved.
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