How to chat with your group

Send meetup-wide updates about entrances, delays, landmarks, or changes without leaving Nearby.

Quick answer

Tap the chat button on the active map, type a short update, and send it to everyone in the meetup.

Nearby meetup group chat with messages from several friends
Nearby 1.1.0 on Android, captured on 22 September 2026. Controls may move slightly as the app improves.
Walkthrough

Follow these steps

  1. 01

    Open the chat

    Tap the chat button at the top right of the live map.

  2. 02

    Write one useful update

    Share details such as “food court entrance” or “ten minutes late.”

  3. 03

    Send the message

    Tap the arrow to post it for everyone in the meetup.

  4. 04

    Watch for activity

    Nearby notes when people join or leave and can notify you about new messages.

Ready to try it?

Start a meetup on Android and send one link to everyone else.

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Nearby meetup group chat with messages from several friends

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