Everything You Need to Stay Connected
FamilyNotes includes all the features you need to keep your family connected, from simple messaging to advanced device management.
Feature Details
Note Creation & Sharing
Create heartfelt messages that automatically appear on your family's display. Write notes with large, easy-to-read fonts optimized for the provided FamilyNotes viewing device. Choose how long you want each message to stay visible - from one day to forever. Send notes directly to your family, edit messages you've already sent, or delete them if needed. View all family notes together, or see just the ones you've created.
- •Large, readable fonts - Optimized for the FamilyNotes display
- •Flexible duration - Keep messages for one day, one week, one month, or forever
- •Full control - Edit or delete messages anytime
- •Organized viewing - See all family notes or just your own
- •Simple interface - Easy to use, no technical knowledge required
- •Works everywhere - Send from any computer, phone, or tablet
- •No app needed - Works in any web browser
Photo & Media Sharing
Share the moments that matter. Attach photos to your messages - pictures of grandchildren, family gatherings, or everyday moments. Photos are automatically optimized to look beautiful on the provided FamilyNotes display. Works perfectly with any photo orientation, whether it's a landscape family photo or a portrait of a grandchild. Smart layout automatically arranges text and images together beautifully.
- •Easy photo sharing - Attach photos directly from your device
- •Automatic optimization - Photos look great on the FamilyNotes display
- •Any orientation - Works with landscape, portrait, or square photos
- •Smart layout - Text and images arranged beautifully together
- •High quality - Photos maintain quality while loading quickly
Kiosk Display Mode
The heart of FamilyNotes - a full-screen, automatic scrolling display that beautifully rotates through all your family's messages. The display checks for new messages on a short interval, so new posts show up soon after they’re sent—without anyone pressing refresh. Large, easy-to-read text and images work well whether the provided display sits on a countertop, desk, or wall. The display continuously rotates through messages so everyone sees the thread.
- •Full-screen display - Beautiful, distraction-free interface
- •Automatic rotation - Messages rotate through automatically
- •Fresh updates - New messages appear shortly after they’re sent (the display refreshes on a short interval)
- •Always up to date - No manual refresh button, continuous rotation
- •Large, readable text - Easy to see from across the room
- •Designed for FamilyNotes - Beautiful kiosk display for family communication
- •No interaction needed - Recipients just look at the display
- •Fast and reliable - Messages appear quickly, works smoothly
Device Management
Simple setup that anyone can do. Connect the provided frame to your family using a simple QR code or easy-to-enter code. Give each frame a friendly name like "Grandma's Kitchen Frame" or "Dad's Living Room Frame." Support multiple frames in different locations - set up frames in the kitchen, living room, or bedroom. A dedicated frame is provided for viewing.
- •Simple connection - QR code or easy-to-enter code
- •Friendly naming - Give each frame a personal name
- •Multiple frames - Set up displays in multiple locations
- •Easy management - Add or remove frames anytime
- •Dedicated frame provided - Simple frame for viewing
- •Designed for FamilyNotes - Optimized for displaying family messages
Family & Organization Management
Each family has their own completely private space. Invite family members easily via email - no complicated setup required. Flexible permissions let you control who can manage settings (admins) and who can send messages (members). Choose a recipient name to make it personal. See who's been invited and manage pending invitations all in one place.
- •Private families - Each family has their own space
- •Easy invitations - Invite via email, simple process
- •Flexible permissions - Admins manage settings, members send messages
- •Personal customization - Choose a recipient name
- •Member management - See all members and pending invitations
- •Simple organization - Everything in one place
Security & Privacy
Your family's privacy matters. Secure login ensures only invited family members can access your family. Private families mean only people you invite can see your messages. Built-in protections help keep your family's communication in the right hands. We aim to collect only what's needed to run FamilyNotes (accounts, messages, and media you send). You control who can manage settings and who can send messages.
- •Secure login - Only invited members can access
- •Private groups - Only people you invite can see messages
- •Built-in protections - Helps prevent misuse of your family space
- •Privacy-minded - We limit what we collect to operating the service
- •Full control - You control who can manage settings and send messages
- •Trustworthy - Your family's privacy is our priority
Ready to Experience These Features?
See how FamilyNotes can help your family stay connected. All features work together to create a simple, beautiful communication experience.