Now available for macOS & iOS

The ping that
won't be missed

Presence-aware messaging for focused teams. Know who's online. Get their attention instantly with full-screen flash notifications.

5s Auto-dismiss
7+ Quick messages
All Monitors supported
Sarah Chen
Quick sync?
Auto-dismissing in 5s...
3 friends online
2 on same network
Casual & Urgent
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Slack gets buried

Messages lost in channels. Notifications ignored. Important pings missed.

Email is too slow

By the time they check, the moment has passed. Urgency is lost.

Calls interrupt

Too disruptive for a quick question. Overkill for "come to my desk."

There's a better way

PingEM sits in your menu bar, shows who's online, and sends impossible-to-miss notifications that respect everyone's focus. Signal urgency when it matters—something Slack notifications can't do.

Features

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Built for speed, designed for clarity. Every feature serves one purpose: getting attention instantly.

SC
Sarah Chen Active now
MJ
Mike Johnson Active now
AL
Alex Lee Away 5m
JD
Jordan Davis Offline

Presence-Aware

See who's online before you ping. Real-time status updates every 5 seconds. No more pinging into the void.

  • Online - ready to respond
  • Away - might be slow
  • Offline - save it for later
All monitors. Simultaneously.

Full-Screen Flash

Impossible-to-miss notifications on ALL connected monitors. Works over full-screen apps and across all Spaces.

  • Beautiful Metal shader effects
  • Red glow border animation
  • Auto-dismiss after 5 seconds

Menu Bar Native

Always one click away. Lightweight, fast, and unobtrusive. The way Mac apps should be.

Quick Messages

7 pre-defined pings for common scenarios. "Turn around!" "Quick sync?" "Coffee?" One click and done.

Custom Messages

Need something specific? Write your own message. Perfect for inside jokes and unique situations.

Multi-Monitor

Notifications flash on every screen. They could be deep in code on monitor #3. They'll still see it.

You
Your Mac
SC
Sarah's Mac
Same Network

LAN Messaging

Friends on the same WiFi or network? Pings go directly between devices via Bonjour—zero cloud latency. Automatic discovery, seamless fallback.

  • Instant delivery on same network
  • Works offline if on same WiFi
  • Private—messages stay local
Quick sync?
Turn around!
Casual
Urgent

Casual & Urgent

Every message has two send options: Casual (blue paperplane) for "when you get a chance" or Urgent (red warning) for "need you NOW." Recipients know priority at a glance.

  • Casual — standard ping notification
  • Urgent — high-priority alert
  • One tap to set priority
New Feature

Never miss
a ping

Your personal inbox for quick messages from teammates. All your pings in one organized place.

Friends
Requests
Pings 3
Today's Pings
SC
Sarah Chen Quick sync?
2:34 PM
MJ !
Mike Johnson Need you NOW - client call
2:15 PM
AL
Alex Lee Coffee break?
1:45 PM

See all your pings in one organized list

Every ping from your teammates, collected in a single view.

Know exactly who needs your attention

Urgent pings stand out with visual indicators so you prioritize what matters.

Clear the clutter with one tap

Delete individual pings or clear all at once. Your inbox, your control.

Fresh start every day

Your ping list resets at midnight, so you always begin with a clean slate.

The new Pings tab gives you a bird's-eye view of all the times your teammates tried to reach you today. Whether it's a quick "turn around" or an urgent "need you now", every ping is captured in a clean, scannable list. Done with a ping? Swipe it away. Want a clean slate? Clear them all with one tap.

How It Works

Up and running
in 60 seconds

No complicated setup. No team admin approval. Just download, sign in, and start pinging.

1
Sign in with Google

Sign in instantly

One click with your Google account. No passwords to remember, no forms to fill.

2
sarah@company.com
Invitation sent!

Add your friends

Invite teammates by email. When they sign up, you're automatically connected.

3
Sarah - Online
Mike - Online
Alex - Away

See who's online

Real-time presence updates. Know exactly who will see your ping before you send it.

4
Quick sync?
via LAN (fastest)

Send a ping

Pick a quick message or write your own. Choose casual or urgent. Delivered via fastest route—LAN or cloud.

Use Cases

Perfect for
every situation

Whether you're coordinating a team or just want to grab coffee with a friend.

For Teams

Office Coordination

Quick syncs, standup reminders, "the client is here" alerts. Perfect for open offices and hybrid teams.

"Meeting starting!" "Client on line 1" "Deploy ready"
For Friends

Social Hangouts

Game night reminders, study session alerts, "I'm outside" notifications. For close-knit friend groups.

"Game starting!" "I'm here" "Break time?"
For Home

Household Alerts

"Dinner's ready!" "I'm home!" "Can you help with this?" For families and roommates who work from home.

"I'm home!" "Dinner ready" "Need help!"
Testimonials

Loved by
focused teams

"Finally, a way to get my coworker's attention without sending 5 Slack messages. The full-screen flash is chef's kiss."

JK
Jamie K. Software Engineer

"We use it for 'standup starting' alerts. No one misses standup anymore. Our PM is thrilled."

SR
Sam R. Team Lead

"The presence indicator saves me from pinging people who won't see it. Simple but so useful."

MT
Morgan T. Designer
FAQ

Questions?
We've got answers.

Yes! PingEM is completely free for personal use. We believe quick communication shouldn't come with a price tag. Premium features for teams may be added in the future.

Currently, PingEM is available for macOS and iOS. Windows and Linux versions are on our roadmap—join our mailing list to be notified when they launch.

PingEM checks your device's activity status every 5 seconds and syncs it to our servers. If you've been inactive for a few minutes, you'll show as "Away." When the app isn't running, you're "Offline."

Absolutely. We only store what's necessary: your email (for account), friend connections, and presence status. Messages are not stored after delivery. We never sell your data.

The flash notification style is intentionally bold to ensure visibility. However, you can customize which monitors display notifications and adjust auto-dismiss timing in settings.

You control your friend list—only people you've accepted can ping you. You can remove friends anytime, and there's a cooldown between pings to prevent spam.

When you and a friend are on the same WiFi or ethernet network, PingEM automatically discovers them using Bonjour (Apple's zero-config networking). Pings are sent directly between devices for instant delivery—no cloud round-trip needed. If LAN isn't available, it seamlessly falls back to cloud delivery. You can control this in Settings.

Every ping can be sent as Casual (blue paperplane) or Urgent (red warning). Casual is for "whenever you get a chance"—urgent is for "I need you right now." The recipient sees which type it is, so they can prioritize accordingly. It's about respecting attention while still being able to escalate when needed.

Ready to start pinging?

Download PingEM free and get your team's attention in seconds.

Free forever for personal use. No credit card required.