Snapchat Rolls Out Arrival Notifications to Let Others Know You’ve Reached Your Destination

Snapchat has introduced a new safety feature called Arrival Notifications. This update expands on the existing Home Safe alerts. It allows users to automatically notify friends or family upon arriving at any chosen destination.

Announced on February 9, 2026, the rollout coincides with Safer Internet Day. Over 1 million Snapchatters have used the original Home Safe feature since its launch in summer 2025.

What Are Snapchat's Arrival Notifications?

Arrival Notifications are part of Snap Map. They let users set automatic alerts for specific locations beyond just home. Places like school, work, a hotel, or run club can trigger notifications.

When you arrive, selected friends receive a push notification and a chat notice. Tapping it opens the chat directly. Options include one-time or recurring alerts. This flexibility fits unique schedules. To use it, device location must be set to "Always." You remain visible on the Map to those you share with.

Evolution from Home Safe to Broader Alerts

Originally launched as Home Safe in 2025, the feature focused on home arrivals. It eliminated the need for manual "I'm home" texts.

Now expanded, Arrival Notifications cover multiple spots. Users can customize for everyday routines. This update addresses safety concerns for teens and parents. It builds on Snap Map's location-sharing capabilities.

Snap Map, introduced in 2017, lets friends see each other's locations optionally. Features like Ghost Mode enhance privacy. The new alerts integrate seamlessly, promoting safer connections.

How to Set Up Arrival Notifications on Snapchat

Setting up is straightforward. Open a friend's profile.

Scroll to Snap Map section. Toggle Arrival Notifications on.

For home: Toggle "My Home" and choose one-time or every time.

To add other places: Tap the Map icon in chat. Select "Add" under Arrival Notifications.

Move the map to pinpoint the location. Set it and toggle on.

Notifications default to off after adding. Manually enable for each.

Safety Benefits and User Impact

Arrival Notifications enhance safety by automating check-ins. Parents worry less about teens' whereabouts. For travelers, it informs contacts upon reaching hotels or events.

It reduces distraction from texting while driving or walking. Over 1 million adopters show popularity. Many are parents using it for reassurance.

Similar to Apple's Find My alerts, but tailored for Snapchat's young users.

Privacy and Safety Protections Built Into Arrival Notifications

Snapchat emphasizes privacy and user control in its location features. Several safeguards ensure users remain in full control of their location data:

Key Privacy Features

• Location sharing is off by default.
• Alerts are sent only to selected friends.
• Users can stop sharing location at any time.
• Notifications automatically expire for one-time alerts.
• Ghost Mode can disable location sharing completely.

This privacy-first design ensures users benefit from safety features without compromising personal security.