Get support to get sh*t done based on where you are
— in the moments you actually need the pings. 🥂
Shelpful's new Auto tab lets you set up little rules that fire at the exact right moment: when you arrive somewhere, when you leave, or when you tap a Smart Tag you've stuck in your space.
Browse the examples below (or filter by vibe). Then head to the Auto tab and build your own in minutes.
A day with Shelpful on Auto
Same day. Same chaos. Now your buddy shows up at the right moments.
The 5 ways Shelpful can nudge you
The "→ do what" side of every rule.
Remind Me in ___
A quiet push after a delay you pick. Delays come in multiples of 5 (5 min, 20 min, 45 min, 5 hrs, 20 days, 5 months…).
Mega-Remind Me
Starts right away and keeps nudging until you tap it off. For when you mean it.
Add to My List
Silent. The item just shows up on your list — no push, no noise.
Ping Me Right Now
Fires a message into your Shelpful chat. Your buddy writes back instantly. The secret weapon.
Motivational Message
You give the prompt (vibe or situation). Shelpful writes the actual pep talk in the moment.
💬 Wait — what IS "Ping Me Right Now"?
Text yourself. Except your buddy answers immediately with something useful.
Want to try this on your own day?
Free for 2 weeks. Build your first rule before your coffee gets cold.
How a rule gets built
Three quick steps inside the Auto tab.
Trigger
Where / when does this fire?
- 📍 Arrive at a location — pick the address, the days of the week, and the time window
- 🚪 Leave a location — same controls (address + days + time window). Fires once you're ~100m away, so it's perfect for on-the-road pings, not last-second "did I lock it" stuff.
- 🏷️ Tap a Smart Tag — fires every time you tap it with your phone
Action
Pick one of the 5 actions from above. Fill in the message. For 🔔 Remind Me, pick the delay.
Name it
Give your rule a name so you can find it later. We gave ours punchy ones — yours can be boring.
What's a Smart Tag, anyway?
A Smart Tag is a small sticker that contains an NFC chip and antennae — you stick it wherever you want a Shelpful nudge to live. Your stove. Your nightstand. Your dog's leash hook. Your front door.
No batteries, no Bluetooth pairing.
Stick one anywhere a habit lives. If you want to get a pack from Shelpful, it also contains instructions on how to use the Smart Tags with SO many apps other than Shelpful. They're magic.
🛒 Get a Pack from Shelpful →75 Automations You Could Make in Shelpful today
Sort them, filter them, steal them — they're yours.
👇 Filter these to YOUR life 👇
Only care about parenting stuff? Tap the 👶 chip. Only want ideas for at work? Tap 💼. Stack as many filters as you want — or hit Clear all to see everything.
🛒 Grab a Slick Pack of Smart Tags
20 reusable NFC Smart Tags in a slick acrylic case — peel, stick, tap. Every pack comes with 1 full month of Shelpful free: your 2-week free trial plus 2 bonus weeks on us.
Placement tip: NFC tags don't read well through metal, so skip the fridge door. Stick them nearby — on a wood cabinet, a wall, a plastic bin lid, or even inside the fridge on a shelf edge.
Ready to put your day on Auto?
Pick one rule from above, copy it into Shelpful, and see what happens when your buddy shows up at the right moment.
Get the Shelpful App Free for 2 weeks · no card required⏱️ Setup takes about 60 seconds. Cancel anytime.