Show HN: My Android app, SemiSilent

[Lyote]

Long time lurker, short time member. A few weeks ago I released my new Android app, SemiSilent, which allows you to whitelist contacts so that they ring your phone even when it's on silent mode. I've found it useful when on call or when my wife is working hours that I'm sleeping. I've already released a few updates, and I'm working on adding a few more based on feedback I've gotten.

I'd appreciate any feedback you'd have, whether it's feature requests, criticisms, thoughts on how to market, or any other wisdom you'd care to share.

My site with information: http://www.lyote.com/p/semisilent.html Android Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lyote.SemiSilent

Thanks!

[codeslush]

It's a great idea, and if I still had my Droid I would be a customer. I just complained about this over the weekend when at 4:00AM I got a series of texts from a friend in a different time zone. He does it regularly (I don't think it's funny, but I'm not going to unfriend him because of it).

Usually I turn my phone off at night, but we were out of town and needed it on in case there was a problem with our kids that were being cared for by family. It sucked being on vacation, one of the few times I get to rest and sleep in, just to be alarmed at 4:00AM because of an inconsiderate friend trying to be funny.

Many, many use cases for your app. I don't care for the name though. Call me anytime, AlwaysOnForYou, ... I dunno. Just my opinion. Good job and good luck!

[Lyote]

I'm glad you found the idea useful. I guess if not liking my apps name is the worst criticism I get I'm doing ok. I'm not unwilling to change the name though, so I'll take a look at possible alternatives and see what I can come up with.

Thanks for the feedback!

[nailer]

Same here - like the app, don't like the name.

[pwhelan]

I'm forwarding your link to some friends who work consistently rotating shifts and need to be accessible. It seems like doctors, nurses, and sysadmins would be potential users. I'll ping you if they have any feedback.

[Lyote]

Thanks, your friends sound like they would be good potential candidates. I look forwards to hearing what feedback they have.

[tony_landis]

Great idea!