Flip Phone, Modern Features

Want to ditch doomscrolling but still be able to make plans with a friend on the go? SmarterDumbphone lets you check your calendar, talk to ChatGPT, get directions, send emails, and more – just by texting. Stay connected without getting hijacked by social media and alerts.

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Is it going to rain this weekend?

The weather this weekend in Boulder is looking clear. No rain is expected today, and the sky should remain clear. Let me know if you'd like to know about Sunday as well!

Stay Connected Without Doomscrolling

Need to check your calendar, talk to ChatGPT, or get directions on the go? SmarterDumbphone brings modern tools like email, maps, and AI to your dumbphone — all over text. No apps, no distractions, just what you need.

What's on my calendar today?

9:00 Team standup (Zoom) • 12:00 Lunch w/ Julie (Green Leaf Bistro) • 3:00 Dentist.

Add PTA meeting Thu 6:30pm at the school gym.

Added: Thu 6:30 PM — "PTA meeting" (School Gym).

When am I free for lunch next week?

Open Tue 12–1:30, Wed 11:30–1, Fri 12–2. Hold Wed 12:30?

Manage Your Calendar on a Flip Phone

Ask "what's on my calendar today", "when am I free for lunch next week", or "add a meeting with Joe to my work calendar next Tuesday at 4pm". No apps, no login — just your schedule by SMS.

Any emails from Delta with my confirmation code?

Found: "Your trip to ATL" — confirmation R7K4QZ.

Alert me for emails from HR with "offer" today.

Okay — I'll text you if a matching email arrives.

Email me that boarding link so I can open it on my laptop.

Sent to your inbox with the link and timestamp.

Stay on Top of Your Email

Know what's happening in your email on the go. Find confirmation codes, travel details, phone numbers, and more.

30-minute chicken dinner, no oven?

Garlic-ginger chicken & broccoli stir-fry; finish with a splash of rice vinegar.

Help me reply to a late rent text — polite but firm.

Draft: "Thanks for the update — please pay by Fri 5 PM to avoid late fees."

When was The Shining released in the U.S.?

Limited late May 1980; wide release June 13, 1980.

Ask ChatGPT or Search the Web

Text questions, get instant answers. AI and web search — right from your flip phone.

Pearl & Broadway → Flatirons Vista (drive).

≈17 min via Broadway → CO-93 S. Reply "steps" for turn-by-turn directions.

Boulder to DEN by transit — best options?

• AB1 10:26/11:26 (Gate 2) — 1h27 • FF1 10:30 → AB1 11:02 — 1h23 • FF1 10:45 → Union → A-Train 12:00 — 1h52.

Set leave-by reminder for the 10:26 AB1.

Reminder set for 10:10 AM.

Search Google Maps from Your Dumbphone

Find store hours, check reviews, or search for nearby places. Get driving, walking, or transit directions with a text.

Fully Featured. Distraction Free.

SmarterDumbphone brings the power of the internet to your dumbphone but lets you avoid the distractions of social media, games, and other apps. Keep the full power of the modern web and generative AI, but lose the distraction and constant doomscrolling.

Search the Internet

Send search queries via text and get real-time answers using web search — never be out of the loop.

Ask ChatGPT Anything

Get summaries, generate text, or ask questions over SMS — it's like having an AI assistant in your pocket.

Manage Your Calendar

Check your schedule, create, edit, or delete events, find free time, and get notified when events change — all by text. Supports any calendar -- GCal, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and much more.

Stay on Top of Email

Search, summarize threads, or set custom alerts for important emails. Works with Gmail, Outlook, and any IMAP provider.

Search Google Maps

Find restaurants, stores, or landmarks by name or category — get hours, reviews, and contact info instantly by text.

Get Directions Anywhere

Ask how to get from point A to B and receive Google Maps’ turn-by-turn directions over SMS. Supports driving, transit, biking, and walking directions.

Stay on Top of Your Day

Get a daily text with your weather, reminders, and calendar highlights so you start every day prepared.

Weather Updates & Alerts

Check the forecast anytime, or receive daily weather reports by text so you’re never caught off guard.

Set SMS Reminders

Create reminders for yourself and get a text when it’s time — simple, reliable, and distraction-free.

Track Stocks and Crypto

Ask for prices or trends on any stock, ETF, or crypto — stay informed without a trading app.

Summarize Any Link

Paste a URL and get a short, readable summary via text. Perfect for long articles or documents.

Send Yourself an Email

Text yourself a thought, task, or a text someone sent you and we’ll deliver it back as an email.

Update Your Settings Without a Computer

The assistant can remember your name, location, and anything custom you'd like it to remember. Change all of your settings (including alerts and reminders) over text, no computer necessary.

Global Support

SmarterDumbphone is available in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Want us in your country? Email support@smarterdumbphone.com.

Naturally Flexible

Talk to ChatSDA, our AI agent, like you would with a person. We interpret intent and fill the details so you don’t have to memorize clunky syntax.

Upgrade your Dumbphone.

Stay connected to the modern world -- ChatGPT, maps, email, calendar, and more -- without letting your smartphone suck you in.