BAND is a powerful group communication platform designed to help families, friends, schools, teams, nonprofits, and hobby communities stay connected effortlessly. Trusted by millions worldwide, BAND centralizes everything your group needs – from messaging and announcements to events and multimedia sharing – all in one place.
Stay in the Loop with Your Group
Never miss an update with BAND’s real-time notifications. See new posts directly on your Home tab and get instant alerts for announcements, schedules, or important messages. You can customize which groups send alerts, making it easy to prioritize what matters most.
All Your Events at a Glance
Plan and track events seamlessly with BAND’s group calendar. Create events, share schedules, and receive reminders so your group never misses a beat. Keep track of birthdays and special occasions to celebrate every milestone together.
Keep Every Memory Together
Upload photos and videos to safely store your memories. Organize albums by trips, events, or special occasions, and revisit your favorite moments anytime. BAND lets your group relive memories together, strengthening connections over shared experiences.
Stay Closer with Real-Time Connection
Interact in real time with Comments, Shouts, and Live broadcasts. Even small reactions and messages help strengthen bonds and encourage group members. Live video lets you connect instantly, no matter the distance, making virtual meetups more personal and engaging.
Essential Tools for Every Group
BAND comes equipped with polls, To-Do lists, and Group Challenges to streamline decision-making and task management. Explore additional features in the BAND Guide to maximize your experience.
FAQs
1. What is BAND?
BAND is a group communication app that helps families, friends, teams, and communities stay connected, organized, and engaged in one platform.
2. Can I use BAND for both personal and professional groups?
Yes! BAND is versatile, supporting schools, sports teams, businesses, nonprofits, and hobby groups, making it perfect for both personal and professional use.
3. How do I stay updated on group posts and events?
You can enable push notifications for selected groups, view new posts on your Home tab, and receive reminders for upcoming events and birthdays.
4. Can I share photos and videos with my group?
Absolutely! BAND allows you to upload and organize multimedia safely into albums, so your group can relive memories together anytime.
5. What tools does BAND provide for group management?
BAND includes polls, To-Do lists, Group Challenges, and a comprehensive guide to help your group communicate, organize, and achieve goals efficiently.
Version History
v9.0.2.4
Ask members to include their role and relevant info to help them easily identify each other.
Access Challenge easier through a tab
View your ongoing Group Challenges and track progress under the “Challenges” tab
View posts by label and see Challenge posts separately
Make your feed clutter-free by categorizing posts using labels and grouping Challenge posts.
Download chat history
With the consent of the members, the admin can save all chat history between them.
v9.0.2.3
Search posts by writer with @Profile Name
Use @Profile Name to find posts more easily.
Swipe Left to Reply on Chats
Swipe left on a chat message you want to reply instead of tap and hold.
Your Account and Privacy Settings in One Glance
Monitor and manage all of your account settings in one place. Go to More > Settings > Account/Privacy Settings
v9.0.2.1
Our first major update of 2023 is full of highly anticipated features.
·Events you are attending are now highlighted on your calendar.
·Video Call now features time stamps, more admin control, and support for up to 200 participants.
·Download all images on a post in one click.
·Bulk-invite your organization's members and track their onboarding process with email verification.
·Pin a message at the top of your live stream.
