ByeBye Button™ FAQs
How does the Bye Bye Button™ work?
It’s a wirelessly connected fob. Press it once, and it triggers a fake phone call, text or notification to your phone via our free app — giving you the PERFECT excuse to exit awkward situations.
Do I need to install an app?
Yes! The free Bye Bye Button app is required to sync your button and customize your fake call experience. It’s currently available only in the Apple App Store. We are currently beta testing the application in the Google Play store and will be fully releasing it to Android in the near future (If you would like to be an Android beta tester, we can absolutely sign you up for that now! Reach out to us at support@aealab.com)
Is there a subscription fee?
The Bye Bye Button comes with 100 free call or text alerts! That amount should get you out of a lot of awkwardness, but if you need more, they are $0.99 for 10 or $2.99 for 100 more. Purchases are available through the app!
Can I choose who the fake call or notification is from?
Yes! Pick an existing contact from your current contact list, or create a new contact exclusively for your Bye Bye Button calls and texts. This makes the calls look totally legit.
Does the button make my phone ring even if the app isn’t pulled up or the phone is closed?
Yes! Unlike other fake phone call apps that require the phone and fake call application to be open, our patent pending system generates REAL phone calls and REAL text messages while our application is running in the background and the phone is closed/locked. You just need to make sure your notifications are enabled and your ringer is up, and your phone will ring just like a real call. It respects your phone's sound settings.
How far away can the button be from my phone?
It works within typical wireless range — about 30-50 feet. Keep your phone nearby for best performance. Also works to find your phone as a bonus!
Is it obvious I’m using a fake call?
Not at all. The call or text looks and sounds just like a real one (because it IS a real call or text!) — totally believable to anyone nearby.
How do I charge it?
You don’t! The button runs on a small replaceable coin cell battery (CR2032) that lasts about a year with typical use.
Where can I get support for using my ByeBye Button?
Please reach out to support@aealab.com for help.
Does ByeBye Button ship around the world?
At this time, we ship to the U.S. only.