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sh0rtwave

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Trade voice messages, no screens attached

Press the big button on top to send a voice message to a family member or a friend. When the "answering machine" light starts to blink, they've sent you a message back!

Parents—listen to all of your loved ones' transcribed recordings and send new answering machine messages from the app.

Fri May 15 2026 03:38 PM
0:01
Knock, knock.
Sat May 16 2026 03:31 AM
0:01
Who's Dale?
Sat May 16 2026 06:06 AM
0:08
Mikey.
Sat May 16 2026 04:47 PM
0:02
Mikey what?
Sat May 16 2026 06:04 PM
0:07
My key won't fit in the door. Open it for me.

Setup

  • Plug in your sh0rtwave
  • Connect to the sh0rtwave-setup wifi network on your phone
  • Tap the notification to open the setup page
  • Select your home wifi network and enter your password
  • Wait for the status light to turn off
  • Record your first message!