Individual developer Shinji Owada will launch 'Maihotto,' a monitoring service utilizing LINE, on June 1, 2026. Maihotto allows families living apart to check on each other's well-being daily simply by pressing buttons in LINE. The service costs 980 yen per month (tax included per monitored person) and offers a 30-day free trial.
Maihotto is designed for easy daily wellness checks via LINE. Each morning, a message arrives via LINE, and the user simply taps one of four buttons: 'Fine,' 'Okay,' 'Catching a cold,' or 'Feeling unwell.' No text input is required. Family members monitoring the user receive real-time notifications of these updates. An automated alert is also sent if there is no response within a set time, providing peace of mind for daily life.
Developer Owada, who worried about his mother living alone in Hokkaido, developed the service based on his wish for a simple check-in system using the LINE app she already uses. He completed every step, from design to implementation and operations, with the assistance of the AI assistant 'Claude.'
Three Key Features: 1. Simple Operation: Report status just by tapping a button in LINE. No app installation required. 2. Unlimited Monitoring Members: Add as many family members as you like for monitoring at no extra cost (980 yen/month). 3. 30-Day Free Trial: No credit card registration is required to start.
The monthly fee is 980 yen. You can cancel at any time with no penalties. Please visit the official website for details.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product