The Spacetalk App now opens on a map of your current Space, so you can see where everyone is the moment you open the app. Shortcuts below the map take you to Places, Routes, Invite, Pair watch and Check-in, and your privacy settings are together in Profile.
Who this is for: Anyone using the Spacetalk App on an iPhone or Android phone who wants to know what has changed in the November 2026 update and how to do things now.
Note: The map home screen is rolling out in stages, so some customers will still see the previous home screen. This is expected. Update to the latest app version. If your app still opens to the Spaces screen, the steps in our other articles under If your app opens to the Spaces screen still apply.
What's new in the Spacetalk App?
Map home screen. See where everyone is the moment you open the app, with no extra taps.
Family cards. Check on any one person in a single swipe along the bottom of the map.
Shortcuts below the map. Places, Routes, Invite, Pair watch and Check-in are one tap away. Set up a regular journey, such as the walk to school, or start pairing a new watch straight from the first screen.
Switch Spaces from the map. Move between family, friends and other Spaces without leaving the map.
Privacy settings in Profile. See and control everything you share, across all your Spaces, in one place. Each setting's name describes exactly what is shared.
Your Spaces in Profile. Manage all your Spaces from one place.
Stays on screen offline. The app keeps working when signal drops, with a red Network offline banner until you are back online.
How do I do things in the new home screen?
How do I see where my family is?
What changed: The app opens straight onto the map of your current Space, showing where everyone is.
Open the Spacetalk App.
The map is the first screen you see, showing the members of your current Space.
Drag or pinch to move around the map.
How do I check on one family member?
What changed: A black family card along the bottom of the map shows each member.
On the map, find the card at the bottom of the screen.
Swipe left or right to move between family members.
Tap a card to see that person's details. The map moves to them.
The actions on their profile card, such as Watch settings, Rewards and Video Call, haven't changed.
How do I set up a Place, like Home or School?
What changed: A Places shortcut sits directly below the map. It is the first shortcut.
Open the app.
Below the map, tap Places.
Add a new Place or edit an existing one.
How do I set up a Route?
What changed: A Routes shortcut sits directly below the map.
Open the app.
Below the map, tap Routes.
Set a start and end point to create a Route.
How do I add someone to my Space?
What changed: An Invite shortcut sits below the map.
Open the app.
Below the map, tap Invite.
If you have more than one Space, choose which Space to invite them to.
If you share other Spaces with people who aren't in this one, you'll see them listed: tap someone to add them, or tap Invite a new member.
Choose Invite adults, Add a kid or Add a senior or dependant, then share the invitation.
How do I pair a watch?
What changed: A Pair watch shortcut sits below the map.
Open the app.
Below the map, scroll the shortcut row if needed and tap Pair watch.
Follow the on-screen steps.
How do I share how I'm feeling?
What changed: A Check-in shortcut sits below the map. It has a love heart icon.
Open the app.
Below the map, scroll the shortcut row and tap Check-in.
Choose a feeling and share it.
How do I see a member's steps, heart rate or Feelings?
What changed: You open Wellness from the member's card on the map.
On the map, tap the member's card at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Track wellness.
Choose Steps, Heart rate or Feelings. Steps and Heart Rate show only when the member's watch supports them.
How do I switch between my Spaces?
What changed: Tap the Space name at the top of the map to switch Space.
On the map, tap the Space name at the top of the screen.
Choose the Space you want to see.
How do I get back to the Spaces screen?
What changed: The blue Spaces button switches you back to the Spaces screen. The blue + button there hasn't changed.
On the map, tap the blue Spaces button.
To see all the actions available to you, such as adding members, Places and Routes, tap the blue + button.
How do I create a new Space or join one?
What changed: You create or join a Space from the Spaces view.
Tap the blue Spaces button, or the Space name at the top of the map.
Tap Create new Space, or Join Space.
Follow the on-screen steps.
Where is the SOS button?
What changed: The SOS button is in the same place, the top left corner, now on the map.
How do I control what I share?
What changed: Every permission, across every Space, now sits in one Privacy settings screen in Profile. Permission names now describe what is shared.
Tap Profile.
Tap Privacy settings.
Each Space is listed with its permissions. Switch each one on or off.
Some settings have different names:
Previous name | Name in Privacy settings |
Location sharing | Share your real time location |
SOS contact | Receive SOS alerts |
Chat | Let others message you |
Feeling Check-ins | Allow others to see your check-ins |
Allow all has been removed. Switch each setting on or off.
How do I change what my kid or dependant shares?
What changed: On the map, their sharing settings are under User permissions on their card. The switches describe what they share, for example Share their location and Let others message them.
On the map, tap the Space name at the top and choose the Space.
Tap their card at the bottom of the map.
Tap User permissions, then switch each setting on or off.
For adult members, User permissions is read-only. Each adult manages their own settings.
How do I manage members, or leave a Space?
What changed: Profile lists every Space you are in. From that list you can manage members or leave a Space.
Tap Profile.
Tap Your Spaces to see every Space you are in.
Tap the Space tile, then Space settings.
Under Space management, tap Add members, Member management, Leave space or Delete space. Places and Routes are under Space Tools.
Where are my notifications?
What changed: Notifications from all your Spaces are shown together. Tap Notifications in the bottom menu to see them.
What's in the bottom menu?
What changed: The first tab is now called Home. It takes you back to the map.
The bottom menu has Home, Chat, Membership, Notifications and Profile.
What happens if I lose signal?
What changed: The map stays on screen instead of showing an error.
If signal drops, a red Network offline banner appears at the top of the map.
Locations shown are the last known positions.
When signal returns, a green Network restored banner confirms you are back online and locations update.
Why does the map ask me to set location to Always?
What changed: If your location sharing isn't set to Always, a prompt on the map asks you to set it to Always for the best experience.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my app still open to the Spaces screen?
The map home screen is rolling out in stages, so some customers will still see the previous home screen. This is expected. Update the Spacetalk App to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play.
Can I go back to the old Spaces view?
Yes. On the map, tap the blue Spaces button to switch back to the Spaces screen. The app opens on the map again the next time you open it.
Where has the blue + button gone?
It is still on the Spaces screen. Tap the blue Spaces button, then the blue + button. Places, Routes, Invite and Pair watch also have their own shortcuts below the map.
Where are my sharing settings?
Tap Profile, then Privacy settings. Each Space is listed with its permissions. Some settings have new names, and Allow all has been removed.
Why can't I change an adult member's permissions?
For adult members, User permissions is read-only. Each adult manages their own settings in Privacy settings. You can change what your kids and dependants share from their card on the map: tap their card, then User permissions.
How do I manage members, leave a Space or delete a Space?
Tap Profile, then Your Spaces, and tap the Space tile. Tap Space settings. Under Space management, you can tap Add members, Member management, Leave space or Delete space.
Has the SOS button moved?
No. The SOS button is in the same place, the top left corner, now on the map. See How do I use the SOS feature on the Spacetalk App?.
What happens if I lose signal?
The map stays on screen. A red Network offline banner appears at the top of the map, and the locations shown are the last known positions. When signal returns, a green Network restored banner confirms you are back online.
Why is the map asking me to set location to Always?
If your location sharing isn't set to Always, a prompt on the map asks you to set it to Always for the best experience. See How do I set up the Spacetalk App?.
Where are my notifications?
Tap Notifications in the bottom menu. Notifications from all your Spaces are shown together.
Have the actions on a family member's card changed?
No. After you tap their card, the actions such as Watch settings, Rewards and Video Call work the same way.
If you have any questions about the latest version of the Spacetalk App, contact our Support team via live chat.