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Using an Echo Show remotely to support elderly parents who struggle with tech?

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TeenToTwenties · 14/03/2026 13:56

I asked on the tech board about a screen for my parents and the response was 'Echo Show'.

*My parents don't really 'do' tech, can barely manage an emergency dumb mobile phone.

So my question here is, does anyone use an echo show remotely to help elderly parents? eg to send visible messages, set reminders etc?

The idea is that initially at least the screen would be dumb (or maybe just used to acknowledge / turn off a message) with me putting things onto it from afar. Camera off, microphone off.

Then if it was useful / when they got used to it, we might be able to use it to show me things (like bruises or letters), or to set medicine reminders etc.

It needs to be used in a way they don't need to fiddle with it / accidentally screw up the settings.

So does anyone do this? If so any comments on model, usage, difficulties, etc etc?

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BearPear · 14/03/2026 18:52

I can’t comment on the Show but my grandma had a basic Alexa that she used to turn lights on and call her daughter (who lived next door). She was still using it at age 100!