Real-Time Local Awareness

Know what's happening before you go.

SpotAware lets people share real-time local alerts pinned directly to places on the map, so others nearby can check closures, delays, outages, and service issues before they go.

No payment required • Download free on iPhone and Android

  • See real-time alerts at specific locations
  • Share closures, delays, outages, and long waits with a simple pin
  • Check what is happening around you before leaving
SpotAware app screen showing a map with dropped pins and a location status card
300 pin views included for new users

Intro video

Why SpotAware.

Watch the quick animated intro behind SpotAware: a simple way to understand what is happening at a place before you spend time getting there.

Product walkthrough

See how SpotAware works in the app.

Watch the real product flow: searching for a destination, checking pins in that area, and viewing location-specific updates before heading out.

01

Search where you're going

Type an address, city, or landmark into the top search bar and SpotAware moves the map to that location.

02

Check pins in that area

See whether people have already dropped pins there so you know what is happening before you get there, from a broken ATM to a temporary closure or another issue worth avoiding.

03

Tap into updates

Open a pin to view the exact place, the message, and how long it lasts.

Map-first updates

See what people are sharing around you.

01

Drop a Pin

The small blue dot shows your current location, and the larger blue circle marks your 1000 meter posting radius. You can drop a pin anywhere inside that area to share what is happening.

02

View Local Updates

Browse pins on the map to see real-time information from people nearby, or explore pins dropped by other users anywhere in the world.

03

Search Your Destination

Use the "Where are you going?" search box to enter an address, city, or landmark. The map moves there and shows a red marker for the destination so you can check that area before you go.

How it works

How SpotAware works.

1

Open the Map

Launch the app and explore pins around your location.

2

View or Add Updates

See what others have shared or drop your own pin with a quick update.

3

Stay Informed

Know what's happening before you go.

Get updates

Stay in the loop.

Get launch notes, new feature drops, and local-awareness tips that help you know before you go.