CallGenie: The Best Video Phone for the Elderly or Housebound

As technology continues to evolve, staying connected with loved ones has never been more straightforward – unless you’re an elderly person who’s not tech-savvy. For many elderly individuals, the rapidly advancing world of tech can be overwhelming and even isolating. This is where CallGenie comes into play, standing out as the best video phone for the elderly.

Why is CallGenie the top choice? It isn’t just about making video calls; it’s about making video calls accessible and stress-free for seniors. Here’s why:

  1. Simple Interface: Unlike other devices that come with multiple apps, settings, and buttons, CallGenie is streamlined and straightforward.
  2. No Need to Answer Calls: One of the standout features is that the elderly don’t need to pick up or touch anything. When a family member calls, the system activates automatically, ensuring that even those with mobility or cognitive challenges can receive calls with ease.
  3. Familiarity: CallGenie uses the television, an appliance that most elderly individuals are familiar with. It’s comforting to use a known device rather than having to adapt to something entirely new.
  4. Subtitles Feature: For those who might struggle with hearing, the integration with Skype offers a subtitle feature, ensuring every word is heard and understood.
  5. Safety and Security: With so many scams targeting the elderly, CallGenie ensures a secure connection, letting only pre-approved callers to get in touch.
  6. Support and Maintenance: Understanding that not everyone is tech-savvy, CallGenie provides comprehensive support, ensuring that any potential issues are addressed promptly.

The true beauty of CallGenie is its ability to adapt to the user, not the other way around. In a world where technology can often feel exclusive, CallGenie ensures that everyone, irrespective of their age or tech skills, can stay connected. This commitment to inclusivity and user-friendliness makes it the best video phone for the elderly.


CallGenie Video Calling Device in Action

CallGenie : Key Features

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    Connects to the Television

    CallGenie connects to the user's television, typically the largest screen in a person's home. Why would you introduce another smaller screen into their living environment, when the television is already there in front of them?

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    Safe & Secure

    CallGenie only answers incoming video calls from known contacts. Just add family and friends to the contacts list to enable them to connect.

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    Auto-Answering Video Calls

    CallGenie is waiting for loved ones to call. It automatically turns on the television, if it's on standby, and switches the input to the incoming video call. At the end of the call, CallGenie returns the television to its original state.

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    Real-Time Subtitles

    With age might come challenges related to hearing. CallGenie addresses this by offering real-time subtitles, ensuring that every word spoken by loved ones can be read from the screen. The size of the text can be configured to suit the eye sight of the user.

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    One-off Cost – No Monthly Fees

    No monthly fees to pay. Just connect CallGenie to the user's broadband and plug it into their television. Set up is done remotely via a video call, to make sure everything works perfectly.

    12 months of full support and warranty included.

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    Our Guarantee

    We understand the importance of making sure that CallGenie works seamlessly with the user's television. The television must go back to its original state after a call, and when the user turns on the television from standby there should be no surprises. In the very rare case that we can't get CallGenie to work seamlessly, we will give you a full refund of the purchase price.

CallGenie : How Does It Work?

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    Getting Set-up

    Plug in the box, connect it to Wi-Fi and to the television. That just leaves the final configuration, which is done remotely over a video call with us.

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    Make a Call

    Make a video call using Skype on either your smartphone, tablet or computer.

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    Accept the Call

    CallGenie will turn on the television (if needed), and switch automatically to the input for the video call. All of this without your loved one needing to do anything.

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    Enjoy Your Call

    Enjoy having a catch up with your loved one on the big screen. It'll feel like you're in the same room together.

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    Finish Your Call

    Hang up the call, when you have finished, and CallGenie will automatically switch back to the programme they were watching (and turn the off television, if it was off before the call).

About CallGenie

CallGenie started as a project in early 2017 to provide a way for Graham, the founder of Smart Life Solutions, to make Skype video calls to his elderly mother, who suffered with dementia and mobility issues.

Graham’s mother wasn’t accustomed to using technology to communicate, which is the case with many elderly people. She could use a phone and the remote control for her television. However, mobile phones and tablets were left in drawers, with no charge. Graham, therefore, decided to draw on his IT background. He was convinced that in amongst the extensive emerging smart home technologies there would be a solution.

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