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AI · August 27, 2026

PhoneTag

The $9.99 tag that video-calls you when someone scans it

What it does

Clip a PhoneTag on a kid's backpack, a pet, or anything you love. Anyone who finds it scans with their camera and a private live video call opens in their browser. No app for them, your number stays hidden, and an AI assistant answers when you can't.

Clip a PhoneTag on your child

Clip it on your child's backpack. A teacher, coach, or kind stranger points their camera at it and your phone rings with a live video call. No app for them. Your number stays private. PhoneTag started at our kitchen table. As a mom, I wanted my kids' school, their coaches, and any kind stranger to be able to reach us in seconds, without our phone number ever leaving the family. Every order is packed and shipped by us, and if PhoneTag isn't right for your family, send it back within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked. Your child takes a tumble, gets turned around on a field trip, or a helper just wants to reach a parent. A teacher, bus driver, or kind stranger points their camera…from phonetagapp.com

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