Mobile phones / Smartphone

Simplified menu, SOS button and large keys, discover our selection of mobile phones and smartphones for seniors.
Browse through our smartphones and mobile phones range for seniors and consult our documentation to find the best device for you or your loved one.
To make the right choice, you can consult all our documentation directly on our website.

What is a senior mobile phone?

Brands that specialise in smartphones for older people are designing simpler mobile phones. This can be a large mobile phone, a flip phone or a big button mobile phone. There are also simple, inexpensive smartphones that are suitable for older people.

How to use a smartphone for older people

A mobile phone for older people is used with a SIM card and a mobile operator. They are 4G smartphones that can have multiple applications, a camera and varying levels of standby and talk time.
The main differences are

• an emergency call key,


• compatibility with hearing aids (there are several levels of compatibility),


• the charging cradle often included with the smartphone,


• sound boost to amplify the volume.

With clamshell mobile phones for the elderly, dialling is not done on a touch pad but on large buttons. The display is designed for visually impaired people. There are often pictures to identify contacts and call them easily. This type of simple mobile phone is suitable for senior citizens who have a disability or who are simply not used to using a mobile phone.

Why use a smartphone for the elderly ?

Many older people are perfectly capable of using mobile phones and even smartphones on a daily basis. They just need to be simplified a little. Whether it's a simple smartphone for seniors or a senior mobile phone like Doro. (phone with big keys), These devices save many difficult hours of learning and mistakes in use.
 

Which mobile phone for an elderly person?

Above all, a senior mobile phone should be easy to use. The senior mobile phone with large buttons makes dialling easier and avoids mistakes. Ideal for visually impaired people.
A major feature of these devices is the SOS button, which allows you to contact one or more people in an emergency with a single touch. A senior mobile phone with alarm button is a valuable ally that reassures everyone, the owner of the phone as well as their loved ones.
It is up to everyone to choose a senior mobile phone with a camera. This is a common feature, as it is one of the easiest to use. But while some seniors can use simple smartphones, they may be too fragile for others. Problems with grip can cause objects to fall out from time to time. So you may want to choose a flip phone for seniors to have a more robust device.

What is the best smartphone for seniors?

The best smartphones for older people depend on the disorder and age. The older a senior citizen is, the less comfortable they are likely to be with using a mobile phone, both physically and cognitively. Therefore, in order to find the best smartphone for seniors, careful thought should be given to the individual's difficulties.
That said, mobile phones for seniors generally have provision for:

• facilitate access to functions with tutorials and simplified menus (call, send an SMS, take a photo...),


• to compensate for the loss of sensitivity with physical touches,


• facilitate emergency calls with SOS keys (which can also be physical

keys).