Video Calling Guides
All guides →How to FaceTime the Grandkids (iPhone & iPad)
Step by step with pictures. If they have iPhones, this is the easiest option.
How to Use Zoom for the First Time
Works on every device. Best when family has a mix of iPhones and Android phones.
How to Use Google Meet on Android
The built-in video calling app for Android phones. Free and easy to use.
How to Make Video Calls Louder and Clearer
Can't hear them clearly? Three quick fixes that work on any device.
Which app should you use? Use whatever the rest of your family already has. If they have iPhones → FaceTime. Everyone on different devices → Zoom. Android family → Google Meet. Don't want to think about it → get an Amazon Echo Show and just say "Alexa, call [name]."
Best Devices for Video Calling
Full guide →Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
Just say "Alexa, call [grandchild's name]" — it dials. No tapping, no apps, no passwords. Stays plugged in so there's no charging to remember. This is the one we recommend for seniors who struggle with smartphones.