FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is avec?

avec is the connection layer for your real life. It shows you where your people are — who's nearby, who's traveling, and when your paths cross — so you actually get together instead of finding out after the fact.

Is avec free?

Yes. avec is free for consumers, permanently. Download on iOS or Android.

How do I add my contacts?

You can invite contacts directly from the app, or import your LinkedIn network using our Chrome extension for an instant head start.

How do I set up the LinkedIn Chrome extension?

The avec Chrome extension imports your LinkedIn connections so your network is ready to go from day one.

  1. Install the avec Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Log in to your avec account in the extension.
  3. Go to LinkedIn and navigate to your connections page.
  4. Click the avec extension icon in your browser toolbar.
  5. Follow the prompts to sync your connections. They'll appear in your avec network within minutes.

How do trips work?

avec auto-imports trips from your Google Calendar (flight events). You can also add trips manually — even before you've booked — to see who else will be around. Trips are private until you choose to share them.

What are Orbits?

Orbits are named groups for your contacts — Friends, Colleagues, Family, or whatever you want. They give you granular control over who sees your trips and who you see in your locator.

What does "avec" mean?

avec (pronounced ah-veck) is French for "with." Because the whole point is being with the people you care about.

What platforms is avec available on?

avec is primarily a mobile app, available on Android and iOS. It also allows users who do not have the app to book time with avec users on web and offers a Chrome extension to pull in additional contact sources.

How is avec different from sharing my location?

avec isn't a map. It's a heads up. It doesn't track your real-time GPS. It shows trip-level awareness — who's in what city, when — so you know when there's an opportunity to connect. The information is just there when you need it.

How do I get in touch?

Email us at hello@connectavec.com. We read everything.