CallGenie: The #1 Phone Alternative for the Elderly

No Buttons. No Complexity. Just Seeing And Talking To The People They Love.

 

The Problem With Traditional and Smartphones for the Elderly

 

Staying connected with loved ones shouldn’t be a struggle—but for many elderly people, it is.

 

  • Tiny Buttons and Complex Interfaces: Traditional phones and smartphones are too hard to use.
  • Physical Challenges: Arthritis, tremors, and mobility issues can make answering a call nearly impossible.
  • Cognitive Barriers: Remembering how to navigate apps or menus, remembering phone numbers adds unnecessary stress.

 

You’ve likely experienced these frustrations trying to help your parent or grandparent stay connected. CallGenie makes it simple.


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Why Families Trust CallGenie: The Easiest Phone for the Elderly

 

CallGenie turns their television—a device they already know and trust—into a hands-free video phone.

With no buttons, no learning curve, and no fuss, CallGenie offers a straightforward way to stay close to the people who matter most. Only trusted callers can connect, keeping your elderly loved one safe from scammers, nuisance calls, and unwanted salespeople.

 

Why CallGenie is the Best Phone for the Elderly:

 

  • No Buttons Required: Auto-answer calls from trusted contacts—your loved one doesn’t even need to lift a finger.
  • Familiar TV Screen: Forget small displays. Conversations happen on the largest screen in the house.
  • Crystal-Clear Audio and Subtitles: Perfect for those with hearing challenges.
  • Free Independence: Your loved one stays connected without needing assistance.
  • Protection From Unwanted Calls: Only trusted contacts can connect, ensuring your loved one is safeguarded from scammers, nuisance calls, and salespeople.

 

How CallGenie Stacks Up Against Other Phones for the Elderly

Feature CallGenie Smartphones
/Tablets		 Traditional Phones
Ease of Use ✅ No interaction needed ❌ Confusing menus, updates ❌ Small buttons
Auto-Answer ✅ Yes, for trusted contacts ❌ Not available ❌ Not available
Screen Size ✅ Large TV screen ❌ Small, hard-to-read screens ❌ No video capability
Hands-Free Independence ✅ 100% hands-free ❌ Difficult for limited mobility ❌ Difficult for limited mobility

Why Wait? Make Staying in Touch Easy Again

 

Every missed call is a missed moment. With CallGenie, your elderly loved ones can stay close to family without the usual frustration of phones or technology.

 


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With CallGenie, staying in touch isn’t just simple—it’s stress-free and personal. Discover how CallGenie can change the way your family communicates.

 

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 (subject to conditions of Refund Policy).

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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