Effortless Connection, One Tap Away

Designed for iPhone simplicity, allowing users to initiate calls, facetime, send check-ins, navigate, and more

- all with a single tap.

Empower Their Independence

A Step Towards Independence

Ever seen your parents puzzle over their iPhone, hesitant to ask for help?

Watched them struggle to stay connected, missing out on shared moments?

Learn how you can turn these worries into a thing of the past with just a tap.

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Loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline.

- National Institute on Aging

Let's be Honest

iPhones are known for their simplicity and innovation. We all love them. So, why limit our loved ones to clunky alternatives?


TapTec adds tangibility to iPhone use, helping users ease into using iPhones independently.
With one-tap actions, just like you'd expect, there's no need to compromise on quality or usability.

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iPhone & TapTec

Jitterbug Smart3

GrandPad

App Variety

IOS App Store

Google Play

16 Apps

Recurring Costs

None

$39.99/Month

$65.00/Month

HD Video Calls

✓

X

X

Health Monitoring

✓

X

X

Software Updates

✓

X

X

Global Navigation

✓

Limited

Limited

Accessibility Features

✓

Limited

Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can TapTec Do?

Designed for Everyone, Tailored for Elders:
TapTec is your answer to effortless iPhone interaction, especially crafted for those less familiar with iPhone use, such as our elderly family members.

From Basics to Advanced Tasks:
With just a tap, it takes care of tasks from texting, calling, and initiating FaceTime, to advanced actions like sending the current location or navigating home.

The Power of Tangibility:
In a rapidly digitizing world, TapTec emphasizes the significance of tangibility and touch, this approach to design focuses on the natural use of technology, ensuring users, especially the elderly, can interact with their devices more confidently and comfortably.

For a deeper understanding of our design rationale, visit our research page.

How does TapTec ease iPhone use for seniors?

TapTec transforms the iPhone experience for seniors by utilizing NFC technology to create simple, one-tap solutions for everyday tasks.

Whether it's making calls, sending texts, or opening favorite apps, TapTec tags act as physical shortcuts, eliminating the need for navigating through complex menus and settings.

Designed specifically for the iPhone, these tags are programmed with customizable actions to match individual needs, ensuring that staying connected, accessing information, or enjoying entertainment is effortless.

This approach not only reduces frustration but also empowers seniors to confidently use their iPhones, fostering greater independence and connectivity with loved ones.

Is TapTec compatible with all smartphones?

TapTec is currently designed exclusively for iOS devices, supporting iPhone 6 and newer models. This limitation is due to the integration with the iOS Shortcuts app, which is not available on Android.

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