ONSCREEN offers an intuitive solution for easy video calling for seniors, transforming any TV into a user-friendly communication hub. With features like automatic answering, seamless Zoom integration, and the ability to receive photos and text messages directly on the TV, seniors can effortlessly stay connected with loved ones without the need for complicated devices. The large screen size and familiar TV setup make it perfect for seniors with impaired vision or hearing, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free experience. ONSCREEN simplifies staying connected, making it the easiest video calling solution for seniors and their families.  Continue reading... Read more.

We’re excited to announce that ONSCREEN, the ultimate video calling system designed for seniors, is now available on Amazon! This innovative product offers a seamless and user-friendly way for older adults to stay connected with their loved ones, bridging the gap between technology and simplicity. As an Amazon Associate, this is your opportunity to capitalize on a product that meets a growing need in the market – and earn commissions by promoting it to your audience.  Need to sign up to become an Amazon Affiliate? Sign up here. Read more.

Staying connected with family is crucial for the emotional and mental well-being of older adults. However, many seniors face significant challenges with technology, making it difficult to maintain these vital connections. That’s where ONSCREEN and our video calling for seniors technology comes in. We’re here to bridge this gap, transforming televisions into interactive senior care hubs that make family video calls, telehealth, and social events a breeze, using an easy video calling for seniors solution.

As a customer-focused company, we wanted to better... Read more.

As part of ONSCREEN's magical TV-based video calling solution, we take pride in making it extremely simple to make and receive calls. Part of this simplicity is the fact that we don't require our users to do anything with the TV -- we automatically turn the TV on and off (if needed, controlled by the caregiving caller), and switch from Cable/TV sources to the call and back.

In order for this to work, the TV has to support a standard called HDMI-CEC, which allows external devices to control the TV. To help you find the best TV for you... Read more.

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Mary Furlong, a renowned AgeTech thought leader and senior industry veteran, to discuss various topics, such as easy access to telemedicine and the role of technology in improving the lives of seniors. As the CEO of ONSCREEN, Inc., I am passionate about creating user-friendly solutions that empower seniors and their families to stay connected and reduce feelings of isolation. Our conversation shed light on the importance of making TeleMedicine more accessible, as well as the broader implications of designing technology with seniors in mind.

During our conversation, we touched on the challenges... Read more.

We are excited to announce a brand new feature that makes staying connected with your loved ones easier than ever. The ONSCREEN Moment device now comes with a dedicated Call button, designed to help users reach their designated caregiver with just one press.

Here's how the new Call button works:

1. Locate the Call button on the front of the ONSCREEN Moment device, represented by a phone handset icon.
2. To place a call to the designated caregiver (usually the person who set up the ONSCREEN account), your loved one simply presses the Call button.
3. If the designated... Read more.

As the CEO of ONSCREEN, I am thrilled to announce the launch of our latest product, ONSCREEN Moment. Our team has been working tirelessly to improve upon our already successful senior video calling solution, making it even easier for seniors to stay connected with their families and caregivers.

At ONSCREEN, we understand how important it is for older adults to stay connected with their loved ones. Isolation and loneliness can have a significant negative impact on their emotional... Read more.

There’s no debate that the Amazon Alexa Echo line of products have become incredibly popular among mainstream audiences, likely being the most pervasive digital assistant in the home. The Echo Show version of these virtual assistants includes a screen that can be used for video calls and communication, among many other things. However, the question that this article attempts to answer is whether or not the popular Echo Show product line is the best option for senior video calling and video calling for older adults.

This article will also compare how the Alexa Echo Show video calling functionality... Read more.

With the latest release (2.3) of the ONSCREEN Mobile App, we introduced two new features that we think will make using ONSCREEN even better:

1. Pinch-to-Zoom Video
2. Auto-Landscape Mode

Let's find out what each feature does!

Pinch-to-Zoom in a Video Call

You just called up mom, but she's sitting further back in the room, and looking quite small on your mobile screen. Well, the new Pinch-to-Zoom feature will let you enlarge the picture of mom, the same way you would do it on a photo on your phone: just pinch to zoom in on the area and enlarge that... Read more.

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At ONSCREEN, we're constantly looking for ways to improve the lives of families and their seniors. Will you join us in our journey to build the best technology for keeping families and seniors connected?

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What's is the Pilot Program?

We are looking to get your feedback and opinion on our new TV-based video calling product. We want to hear how you like it, and how we can make it better, based on your experience. By participating in our pilot programs, you and a senior in... Read more.

Hi Folks, this is press release that we put on the wire on April 28th... enjoy!

Former Grandpad chief gerontology officer joins board of advisors as company rolls out affordable subscription service

YORBA LINDA, Calif. - April 28, 2022 - ONSCREEN, a high-tech startup focused on connecting families and seniors through life-sized video calling experiences on their TVs, announces a deeper focus on senior care, a new offering to support the senior care market and their caregivers, and a new senior advisor to the company.

An Emerging Public Health Crisis

According to the CDC, social isolation and loneliness are... Read more.

Here's our latest press release announcing our new SilverSCREEN features:

ONSCREEN, a startup focused on connecting friends and family through life-sized experiences on their TVs, announces SilverSCREEN, a set of senior-focused features designed to simplify the experience of making and receiving video calls over the TV.

"Based on feedback from actual customers using the ONSCREEN Spark to check in on elderly family members, we developed our new SilverSCREEN features to make communication with these key members of our families easier and more fulfilling," said Andrew Blue, CEO at ONSCREEN.

New SilverSCREEN features that have been added to the... Read more.