Chill technology for a world that's always online.
Essential tools for dumbphone users and anyone else breaking free from digital addiction.
At Light Labs, we believe you don't need to be terminally online to stay informed. We're building essential services that let you stay connected to what matters—weather, news, and quick answers—without the endless scroll, notifications, or digital overwhelm.
Whether you're using a dumbphone by choice or working to break free from technology addiction, our SMS-based tools give you the information you need to live fully in the real world.
Everything you need, delivered via SMS. No apps, no distractions.
Get a daily weather text for your area. Simple, reliable, and distraction-free. Know what to expect without getting online, at a time that works for you.
Ask questions and chat with AI via SMS. Get quick answers, solve problems, or have thoughtful conversations without opening a browser.
Coming Soon: AI-curated news summaries via SMS. Stay informed about what matters without the noise, clickbait, or endless feeds.
Sign up with your phone number—any phone that can receive SMS works.
Choose the Light Labs services that fit your needs and lifestyle.
Receive updates via SMS—simple, and distraction-free.
Works on any phone that can receive SMS. No smartphones required.
Get only what you need, when you need it. No feeds, simple.
Built by people who use dumbphones too. We understand digital minimalism because we live it and we love it.
Designed to complement your offline life, not compete with it. We intentionally constrain features to protect your attention and peace of mind.
We're a tiny team building tools we actually use in our own digital minimalist lives.
We collect only what's necessary and never sell your data.
Join the movement to reduce screen time and reclaim your peace of mind. Get the tools you need to stay informed without staying glued to screens.
Enter your phone number to receive a sample weather update via SMS.
