The Aro Story

If you’re here,
you get it.

We all wish we could take a break from our phones. So we created the most effective way to do it.

of adults keep their phones within an arm’s reach all day

of global phone users are trying to limit their usage

of people can use their phone when it's not in their hand

Obviously

Aro

[ahr-oh] • verb

To notice, turn towards, take heed, pay attention to, consider.

Medium straight-on shot of the Aro highlighting the white fabric texture encapsulating the outside.

A phone showing the Aro app is leaning against an Aro.

Sometimes we need a break, even if just for a few minutes, to truly notice the world around us.

Meet Heath and Joey

Heath is known to listen to the same song on repeat for hours. Joey recently cried during a Fedex commercial. They’re both fathers and husbands who felt a need for uninterrupted time with their family.

Heath Wilson

Joey Odom

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The First Connected Device That Results in Less Screen Time and More Real Life

Introducing Aro: the first connected "smart box" that results in less screen time by helping users put down their phones and experience life uninterrupted. The Aro smart box holds up to four mobile phones, and paired with the Aro app, tracks time spent phone-free. The app measures trends and progress toward goals, helping users stay motivated to unplug by gamifying the experience. The Aro smart box even charges your phone while you recharge away from it.

How Aro Helps Me Sleep Better

I've always slept with my phone next to me and end up scrolling myself to sleep. Aro was the system I needed to develop the habit of putting down my phone before bed.

How Aro Helps Me Sleep Better

I've always slept with my phone next to me and end up scrolling myself to sleep. Aro was the system I needed to develop the habit of putting down my phone before bed.

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