Features

Modern technology can cause immense frustration for the elderly. Tiny buttons, complicated menus, and constant accidental touches only make the experience worse.
Even sending a simple message or unlocking the phone can become a huge challenge, especially when hands are shaky or joints are in pain.
But what can family members do if they want their loved ones to stay close without adding more stress to their lives?

We believe we have good news for you. Please check our features below.

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Arthritis-Friendly User Interface

Large buttons and no swiping reduce strain on arthritic hands. Every touch is easy and requires less precision.

  • Launcher app that hides all the other tiny Android elements
  • Large buttons and minimal UI elements
  • Protection against unintended actions because of random finger movements
  • Simplified navigation

Remote Assist

Have you ever tried to write a message on a shaky bus? Most of the elderly live with a similar condition every day, which makes simple tasks like adding a new contact to the phonebook nearly impossible. We have a solution for that. You can manage the app remotely, so your loved ones don't have to worry about settings, contact maintenance or updates.

  • Webapp for a trusted person to allow remote assistance of the elderly's phone.
  • Essential ViaTouch and system settings
  • Contact administration
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Simple Dialing & Quick Contacts

We wanted to make calling as easy as possible. The app has a simple dialer and a quick contacts view. All of these are directly accessible from the home screen.

  • Large buttons with contact images.
  • Tap-based navigation between contact pages.

Effortless Screenlock

When you unlock the screen on regular smartphones you either need to enter a pin using small buttons or use swipe. Not to mention the unintended calls...
All of these can make hard times for an elderly.

  • Invoked the usual way: the power button.
  • No need other finger-based gesture after recognition. The phone just ready to use.
  • AI-assisted face recognition makes intentional unlocks easy and accidental unlocks impossible.
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SOS Button

In case of an emergency, pressing the SOS button sends a message to a trusted person and automatically calls them.

  • Up to two trusted person

Image Sharing

Even if your loved one can no longer take pictures themselves, they can still enjoy family photos. With ViaTouch, you and your family can bring memories straight to their phone. Everyone can contribute, just like a shared photo album.

  • Easy to use picture viewer aligned organically with the same UI elements.
  • You can give sharing permissions to the family members.
  • App to share images easily.
  • Mum always gets the newest pictures first.
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Where are you?

It is stressful when you cannot reach your loved ones. With this feature you can send a message to the phone that automatically replies with the GPS coordinates.

  • Easily locate the elderly on a map.

Low Battery Notification

On low battery you can receive a notification.

  • Optional setting.
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Auto-Answer for Trusted Contacts

Picking up a call can be hard when hands are shaky or the screen feels unfamiliar. Calls from trusted contacts can be answered automatically, so your loved one never misses you.

  • Configure which contacts are allowed to auto-answer.
  • Automatically switches to speakerphone for an effortless conversation.

Block Unknown Callers

Scam calls and unfamiliar numbers cause stress and confusion. Only approved contacts can reach the phone, so every ringing call is a welcome one.

  • Whitelist-based incoming call filtering.
  • Managed remotely by a trusted family member.
  • Peace of mind against scams and nuisance calls.
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Simplified Messaging

Writing messages on a tiny keyboard is frustrating. ViaTouch keeps messaging simple, with large text and the option to send short voice notes instead of typing.

  • Large, easy-to-read message view.
  • Tap-to-record voice messages.
  • No confusing threads or inbox clutter.

Geofencing & Inactivity Alerts

Sometimes the best help is knowing something is off before it becomes a problem. You can be notified when the phone leaves a safe area or hasn't been used for an unusually long time.

  • Define safe zones (home, neighborhood).
  • Get a notification when the phone leaves or returns.
  • Inactivity alerts when the phone hasn't been touched for a while.
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