ConnectUs

Hi all! I am brand new to Product Hunt. Thanks for providing what looks to be an excellent means of announcing a new product. I am a recently retired software developer with over 35 years of experience. In order to avoid "technical stagnation" (and to stay out of my live-in girlfriend's hair), I decided to create "ConnectUs". It's an android app that allows you to track family members, field teams, car pools, etc. Here's a (somewhat) brief description. Thanks for looking! ConnectUs brings your group together with live locations, in-app messaging, and clear, actionable reports. Whether you’re coordinating a family, a school carpool, or a field crew, ConnectUs reduces status calls, improves visibility, and makes every day simpler. REAL-TIME VISIBILITY • See current locations for selected members on a shared map • Switch between Map and Report to view the same data visually or in detail • Save addresses as named Places (Home, School, Job Site) so maps and tables are easy to read HISTORY & SPEED REPORTS • Member Location History: numbered pins show stops of 5+ minutes. Labels list address and timestamps; blue lines indicate departures, red lines indicate arrivals. Match pin numbers to the # column in the report • Member Speed: review speeds over a selected timeframe. Pins include date, time, and speed for quick compliance checks • View as a map for patterns or as a report for exact details—both show the same information LEADER CONTROLS & PRIVACY • Group Leaders decide who can track, be tracked, or change settings • Member permissions balance privacy with coordination needs • Use Places so reports show recognizable names instead of raw addresses EASY TO ADOPT • Built-in Help and FAQs cover every screen. • Clear wording and consistent design reduce training time WHY CONNECTUS? • Families: know when someone arrives, check routes, and coordinate pickups • Field teams: verify job-site visits, audit routes, and spot speed issues at a glance