The Amazon Echo Show 11 is the best smart display for video calls with grandparents. Its 11-inch Full-HD screen shows a face from across a kitchen, the centered camera reframes itself when someone moves, and the microphone and camera can be switched off with one button on top. Grandparents answer by voice instead of navigating a phone app, and the device stays plugged in and in the same spot every day.
I set one up on my grandmother’s kitchen counter and got less than a dozen questions about how to use it. She taps the screen or says a name, the picture fills the display, and she talks. That is the entire interaction, and it is exactly why these devices work better for video calls with grandparents than a tablet does.
Quick picks, if you want to skip ahead:
Amazon Echo Show 11 – best overall for video calls with grandparents; the 11-inch screen is visible from across a room.
Meta Portal 10-Inch – best camera behavior, with automatic panning and zooming that keeps a moving grandparent in frame.
Amazon Echo Show 5 – best budget pick, a compact 5.5-inch display for a nightstand or a small kitchen.
Meta Portal Go – best when the call has to follow someone from the kitchen to the living room.
Google Nest Hub Max – best if the household already leans on Google Assistant for lights, thermostat and reminders.
The rest of this guide covers all seven devices we looked at, why a smart display beats a tablet for this specific job, how to set one up before you hand it over, and what to do when a call goes wrong at three in the afternoon.
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Top 3 Best Smart Displays for Video Calls with Grandparents (October 2026)
Echo Show 11
- 11-inch Full-HD screen
- Centered auto-framing camera
- Physical mic and camera button
Meta Portal 10-Inch
- Smart Camera pans and zooms
- Smart Sound picks up soft voices
- Physical camera cover
Quick Comparison of All Seven Smart Displays (October 2026)
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These devices differ in nearly every way except the part that matters for a video call: the screen is big enough to see, the camera follows the person, and the microphone picks them up. Read on if you want to know which one belongs in a specific house.
If you are still building out the room rather than the call, our smart display picks for kitchens cover the same class of device from a placement angle, and our smart family organizer displays cover the calendar side that grandparents appreciate.
1. Amazon Echo Show 11 – The Best Smart Display for Video Calls with Grandparents Overall
Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest model), Vibrant Full-HD 11″ display with more viewing area and spatial audio, Designed for Alexa+, Graphite
11-inch Full-HD touchscreen
Centered auto-framing camera with 3.3x zoom
Built-in smart home hub and AZ3 Pro chip
Pros
- Largest viewing area in this lineup at 11 inches Full-HD
- Centered camera reframes and zooms when someone moves
- Mic and camera enable or disable button on the device
- Doubles as a photo slideshow when idle
- Acts as a smart home hub for lights and thermostat
Cons
- Voice assistant can answer from the wrong Echo in a multi-device home
- Some owners report slower voice response than earlier Echo models
- Alexa+ commands can take a moment to register
The single reason this model works better than anything else here for grandparents is the screen. Amazon states the 11-inch panel gives 60 percent more viewing area than the smaller Echo Show 8, and on a countertop that difference is the difference between a face at arm’s length and a face you can see from a chair.
The camera sits in the center of the bezel rather than in a corner, so eye contact during a call looks normal. It frames automatically and carries 3.3x zoom with noise reduction, which matters when the person on the grandparent’s end is lit poorly by a window rather than a lamp.
Sound matters just as much on this age group. The spatial audio adds up to 2x the bass of the previous Echo Show 8 with a wider sound stage, and a grandparent with reduced hearing is far more likely to complete a conversation if the voice is not thin and distant.
It runs on an AZ3 Pro chip and includes Omnisense technology that personalizes routines using temperature, presence or visual identification. In practice that means the display can respond to who is standing in the room, and it can fire routines without being asked.
What works well for an older relative
The idle screen doubles as a photo slideshow, so when nobody is calling it still shows family pictures instead of a black panel. Grandparents notice that immediately, and it turns the device from a gadget into something that belongs on the counter.
Because the smart home hub is built in, you can pair lights and a thermostat without buying another hub. Fewer devices in the room means fewer things to explain, and voice control means nobody has to find a remote.
Where it falls short
The most common complaint across reviews is homes with more than one Echo device. The voice assistant answers from the wrong unit, which breaks the one interaction you cannot afford to break, and it is worth checking that your grandmother’s home only has one.
Several owners also report slower voice response than earlier Echo models, and note that Alexa+ features can be sluggish to register a command. For calling, that lag usually goes unnoticed. For a spoken request to play something or set a timer, it can feel like the device did not hear.
2. Amazon Echo Show 5 – Best Budget Smart Display for Grandparents
Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display, Designed for Alexa+, 2x the bass and clearer sound, Charcoal
5.5-inch touchscreen
2 MP camera for video calling
Mic and camera off button with camera shutter
Pros
- Compact footprint fits a nightstand or small counter
- Loud audio with deeper bass than the prior generation
- Touchscreen is responsive for recipes timers and weather
- Calls anyone with the Alexa app or a screen-equipped Echo
- Photo slideshow on the home screen
Cons
- Some owners report Wi-Fi drops and buffering on camera views
- Timers and basic commands are not always executed reliably
- Voice recognition sometimes fails and needs repeating
This is the model most grandparents will actually be given, because it costs little and does not demand counter space. At 5.5 inches it is the most compact display here and a bedroom or nightstand device rather than a living room one, and it is still large enough for a face-to-face conversation at close range.
The 2 MP camera is adequate rather than impressive, and it is placed so that a person sitting at a counter is framed from the chest up. Reviewers consistently call the sound clear and loud with deeper bass than the previous Echo Show 5 generation, which is what you want in a kitchen where a microwave is running.
It also announces to other compatible devices in the home, so a grandchild in the next room can be called to dinner without anyone touching a screen. For a household where hearing is the issue, announcements are often more useful than video.
It also shows the 5.5-inch display listing for shows, song titles, weather and news at a glance, and the whole unit is built from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester yarn fabric with 100 percent recycled aluminum and fully recyclable packaging.
Why it earns the budget spot
This is by far the most reviewed device in our lineup, with tens of thousands of ratings behind it, which means the failure modes are well documented. The recurring ones are Wi-Fi disconnections, buffering on camera views, and timers that do not always fire.
Those are worth knowing about because they are all fixable from the family’s side rather than the grandparent’s. A rebooted device and a saved contact list solve most of them, and we cover that in the troubleshooting section below.
Where the small screen bites
Five and a half inches is fine across a desk or nightstand and poor across a room. Anyone with reduced vision will need to be near the device to enjoy a call, which defeats the point of a hands-free kitchen display.
Voice recognition also fails more often on this small model according to reviews, and commands sometimes need repeating several times. If the grandparent already mumbles or speaks quietly, the larger models handle them better.
3. Meta Portal 10-Inch – Best Auto-Framing Camera for Grandparents
Meta Portal – Smart Video Calling for the Home with 10” Touch Screen Display – Black
10-inch 1280x800 touchscreen
13 MP rear webcam
Smart Camera and Smart Sound
Pros
- Smart Camera pans and zooms to follow movement automatically
- Smart Sound lifts soft voices from across the room
- Callers need no Portal of their own using Messenger or WhatsApp
- Physical camera cover and hardware mic and camera disable
- Sleek picture-frame design with quick intuitive setup
Cons
- Limited app selection
- Alexa cannot place calls so voice activation is gone
- Camera tracking is slower than the commercials suggest
This is the device that most directly solves the problem of a grandparent who will not sit still. Smart Camera pans and zooms on its own, so someone standing up, moving to the kettle or sitting down again stays in frame without anyone touching the screen.
Smart Sound is the other half. Reviews describe it as picking up soft voices from across the room, which is exactly the behavior you want from a relative who speaks quietly and does not lean toward the device.
The calling side is more open than the Amazon devices. Calls run through Messenger and WhatsApp, so the person on the other end does not need any Meta hardware at all, just an account. That is a real advantage for families spread across countries and phone platforms.
It measures 10.25 x 0.91 x 7.06 inches and weighs 2.28 pounds, and the 10-inch screen runs at 1280 x 800 with a 13 MP rear webcam. Connectivity is 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
Who it suits most
It suits a grandparent with mild mobility limits who moves around during a call but does not need help operating anything. The camera follows them, the microphone reaches them, and the interaction stays voice-only from their side.
It also suits families where WhatsApp is the default messaging app. That single choice can be the difference between a device the extended family already has and one they need to learn.
What to weigh before buying
The camera tracking is slower than the advertising suggests, according to reviews, so there is a short lag when someone moves quickly across the room. It is not a defect, but it is worth knowing before you promise effortless calls.
Reviewers also report WhatsApp calls dropping when camera filters are applied, and that Alexa on this device cannot place calls, so a call has to be started with a touch or the phone app. If hands-free calling is your top requirement, check that tradeoff carefully.
4. Meta Portal Go – Best for Moving Between Rooms on a Call
Meta Portal Go – Portable Smart Video Calling 10” Touch Screen with Battery
10-inch touchscreen
Battery powered with integrated handle
2 lithium-ion batteries and charging puck
Pros
- Built-in battery and handle let the call follow the user room to room
- Smart Camera keeps the user framed while moving
- Noise cancellation cuts through household background noise
- Full-range speakers double as a portable Bluetooth speaker
- Locked-down interface limits what can be installed
Cons
- Alexa and Hey Portal voice features were removed so calls start by touch
- Random Wi-Fi dropouts sometimes need a reboot
- Battery gives roughly five hours of continuous video calling
Every other device here has to be plugged in somewhere, which means the grandparent has to go to it. This one has a battery and an integrated handle, so the conversation moves instead of the person. For a grandparent who spends the morning at one end of the house and the afternoon at the other, that is a meaningful difference.
The Smart Camera still pans and zooms to keep the user in frame while they walk, and noise cancellation handles the background noise of a busy house better than the fixed devices manage.
Calls work through Messenger and WhatsApp with no Portal needed on the other end, and the listing notes basic conference call capability, which makes it one of the few options here for calling two grandparents on the same line when both have poor eyesight and you want them side by side in one frame.
It measures 3.1 x 10.1 x 6.84 inches, weighs 3.1 pounds, runs on two lithium-ion batteries and charges on an included puck. The warranty is one year from the manufacturer.
Where portability pays off
The strongest case for this device is a house with more than one floor and a grandparent who will not walk to a fixed screen. Set it on the charging puck near the router, and it becomes a handset that never goes flat in the middle of a conversation.
The simplified locked-down interface is also a genuine feature for this audience. There is very little that can be installed, which removes both accidental purchases and the temptation to wander into an app store.
The costs of going portable
Alexa and the Hey Portal voice features were removed from this model, so every call has to be started from the touchscreen or the phone app. Owners report random Wi-Fi dropouts that need a reboot, especially on mesh routers or weak signal.
Battery life is roughly five hours of continuous video calling, and the red on-screen hang-up button can be pressed by accident with no lockout. Plan on charging it overnight in the same spot every day.
5. Facebook Portal Mini – Best for Small Kitchens and Tight Shelves
Facebook Portal Mini – Smart Video Calling 8” Touch Screen Display with Alexa – Black
8-inch touchscreen
Smart Camera and Smart Sound
Alexa built in with privacy switch
Pros
- Compact 8-inch size fits smaller rooms and shelves
- Smart Camera pans and zooms to keep everyone framed
- Smart Sound enhances the voice and reduces background noise
- Messenger and WhatsApp work with no Portal on the other end
- Physical switch disables camera and microphone
Cons
- 8-inch screen is smaller than competing smart displays for calling
- Limited app ecosystem compared with newer smart displays
Eight inches is the size that works when counter space is the constraint. It measures 8.48 x 0.91 x 5.94 inches and weighs 1.7 pounds, so it fits on a narrow shelf or a wall-adjacent counter where a 10-inch or 11-inch display would look out of place.
It carries the same Smart Camera and Smart Sound as the larger Portal models, so framing and voice pickup hold up. It is also the only device in this lineup that pairs Meta calling with Alexa built in, which means timers, weather, music and news still work by voice.
That pairing is unusual here. Several Meta devices in this lineup dropped voice assistance, and the Echo devices cannot call through Messenger or WhatsApp. This one does both, in a footprint that fits a small room.
Privacy is handled with a physical switch that disables the camera and microphone, and all Portal video calls are encrypted, according to the product details.
When the smaller screen is the right call
If the display lives on a kitchen counter at roughly arm’s length, 8 inches is genuinely enough. Also at 1.7 pounds it is easy for an adult to lift, reposition it or carry it to another room without thinking about it.
The rear webcam is listed at 5 megapixels and is adequate for a well-lit room. It does not carry the low-light performance reviewers credit to the 10-inch and 14-inch models, so placement away from a bright window matters.
The honest tradeoff
The 8-inch screen is smaller than competing smart displays and it shows on a face-to-face call, which is the one thing you bought it for. Buyers who want the calling quality of a bigger panel should look at the 10-inch model.
The app ecosystem is also more limited than newer smart displays carry, so treat it as a calling and photo device rather than a general-purpose screen.
6. Meta Portal Plus – Best for the Largest Screen
Meta Portal Plus – Smart Video Calling 14” Touch Screen with Stereo Speakers
14-inch tilting HD display
1080p video capture
Stereo speakers with integrated camera cover
Pros
- Largest screen in the lineup makes faces easy to see
- Room-filling stereo speakers for clear call audio
- Smart Camera and Smart Sound keep calls natural
- Messenger and WhatsApp calling needs no Portal on the other end
- Integrated camera cover and hardware mic disable
Cons
- Weighs 6.9 pounds so placement options are limited
- Only 203 ratings is a thin review base
- Some reviewers report reduced voice assistant functionality
Choose this one when eyesight is the limiting factor, because screen size stops being a preference and becomes the deciding spec. A 14-inch tilting HD display is the largest panel in this group, and the tilt lets you angle the picture toward a seated viewer rather than forcing them to sit directly in front of it.
The stereo speaker system is the audio upgrade in this lineup, and it pairs well with a large screen for a grandparent who turns the volume up to compensate for mild hearing loss. Full-range speakers do not distort at higher levels the way small drivers do.
Video capture is 1080p FHD from a front camera, the display reaches a maximum resolution of 1920×1080 with a native 1440×810 panel, and the Smart Camera and Smart Sound behave as they do on the smaller Meta devices.
The listing shows 8 GB of RAM, 14 GB of storage, two USB ports and a one-year manufacturer warranty, with Wi-Fi connectivity on 802.11ac.
Who should spend up for it
This is the pick for a household where the grandparent has reduced vision, sits at a fixed table, and has a wall or wide counter where a 14-inch screen can live permanently. The bigger display also works as a digital photo frame at a size people actually notice.
For a wall-mounted arrangement, no one has to reach up to adjust anything and the screen can sit slightly above eye level, which is easier on aging eyes than looking down.
What to know before you commit
It weighs 6.9 pounds, and the listed dimensions of 8.81 by 5.54 by 17.72 inches mean it needs a real surface, not a shelf edge. That rules it out of small kitchens.
Its review base is thin at 203 ratings, so there is less long-term feedback to draw on. Reviewers also report that voice assistant functionality has been reduced, which matters more here because this is the largest screen you would most want to leave running all day.
7. Google Nest Hub Max – Best for Google Assistant Homes
Google Nest Hub Max 10″ Smart Display with Google Assistant – Charcoal (renewed)
10-inch bright display
30 watt Bluetooth speaker
Table-top mount with universal power adapter
Pros
- Large 10-inch bright display is readable at a distance
- Google Assistant handles calling and home control by voice
- Works as a digital photo frame while idle
- Universal power adapter suits international households
- Blends into a nightstand shelf or countertop
Cons
- Renewed unit carries only a 90-day warranty
- Single-speaker design means audio is not a strength
- Only 109 ratings is the thinnest review base here
If the rest of the household already runs on Google Assistant for lights, thermostat and reminders, this is the display that stops a grandparent from being the only person in the house on a different system. Voice calling and home control come from the same assistant they already use elsewhere.
Owners single out the bright 10-inch display as easy to read at a distance, which is the deciding factor for low vision. The listing rates the speaker output at 30 watts with 2.1 audio channels.
It mounts on a tabletop, plugs into the wall, and works as a digital photo frame whenever the screen is idle, so it earns its counter space between calls rather than sitting dark.
The listing includes a universal power adapter and multilingual support, which matters for families spread across more than one country.
Where the Google ecosystem helps
The practical benefit is training. A grandparent who already asks Google Assistant for the weather will understand this display immediately, and reminders can be set from a family member’s phone and announced in the same voice as the call button.
Bluetooth reaches 10 meters with 2.1 audio channels, so it can also carry sound to speakers elsewhere in the house when the built-in one is not enough.
What gives us pause
This is a renewed unit with a 90-day warranty, which is the shortest coverage in the group and worth weighing against the longer manufacturer warranties on the other devices.
The review base is the thinnest here at 109 ratings, so there is less evidence about how it holds up over years. If you want the Google experience and this specific configuration, test the voice calling before you rely on it for daily contact.
Why a Smart Display Beats a Tablet for Grandparent Video Calls?
The reason a smart display wins for this particular job comes down to three things a tablet cannot offer: it is always plugged in, it always sits in the same place, and it never shows a home screen that looks like a computer.
A tablet needs charging, drifts out of position and greets the user with app icons. Each of those is a small decision, and small decisions are exactly what make an interface hard for someone with reduced vision or mild memory loss. A smart display answers one question and stops.
The device also works from the far side of the house. Your grandchild opens their own Alexa, Google or Meta app, selects the grandparent’s device by name, and the call lands on a screen that is already awake. The grandparent never searches for anything.
It is worth being honest about where a tablet wins. A repurposed Android tablet costs less, has a much larger screen, and survives a drop. Families in r/TechForAgingParents regularly recommend exactly that setup, and for a single grandparent on a fixed budget it is a defensible choice. The trade is that someone has to charge it and someone has to unlock it before every call.
How to Call Your Grandparent’s Display From Your Own Phone?
Most guides stop at the grandparent’s side and leave you guessing on your own. Here is the whole process, and it is simpler than it looks once you know which ecosystem the display belongs to.
For an Alexa device, install the Alexa app and sign in with the same Amazon account that is on the display. Open the app, tap the speech bubble icon to reach the calling tab, and select the device by name from your contacts. The grandparent hears the device ring and answers by voice.
For a Meta Portal, open the Facebook or Messenger app on your phone and start a Messenger or WhatsApp video call to the account signed into the Portal. Nobody needs Meta hardware on their end, which is the fastest path for a family using different phones.
For the Google display, use the calling features in the Google Assistant app on your phone to reach the device on the household network.
Two practical details matter more than they look. First, save the grandparent as a contact with the exact name you will say out loud, because voice assistants miss names that do not match precisely. Second, tell them when you are about to call, because an unexpected incoming call is the single most reported source of confusion.
Our guide to smart displays for video calls covers the calling side across more devices if your household runs a mix of systems.
Set It Up Before You Give It to Them
The barrier to adoption is almost never the hardware. It is the twenty minutes of configuration that has to happen in the same house as the Wi-Fi, and doing it before you hand the device over removes almost all of the friction.
1. Sign in on their network, not yours. Set the display up in the room where it will live, on their Wi-Fi. A device configured on your network and carried across town will spend its first week offline.
2. Load the contact list. Add every family member who will call, with names that are easy to say and hard to mishear. Then add the grandparent’s own close family, because the device should work for them too, not only for you.
3. Turn the photo frame on and load it. Invite family to share photos to the display so it cycles through familiar faces. This is what stops a grandparent from regarding the device as a stranger that talks.
4. Adjust the accessibility settings on day one. Increase text size, raise contrast, and set the display to auto-brightness so it is readable in daylight and dim at night without anyone touching it.
5. Test a call end to end before you leave. Call from your own phone, confirm the picture and sound are right, then let the grandparent call you back using only their voice. If they can do the second part, they can use it.
6. Write two commands on an index card and tape it to the base. One line to call you, one line to stop a call. It sounds old-fashioned and it is the single most effective support device we have used.
What to Do When Grandparent Video Calls Fail
Every failure in this category is one of four things: the network, the contact list, the account, or the device being asked to do too much. Work through them in that order and most problems resolve without anyone visiting.
1. Calls dropping or buffering. Check the router first. Reviews of several devices here flag Wi-Fi disconnections and mesh router issues as the most common complaint. Move the display away from the router and walls, restart the router, and reboot the display by unplugging it for a full minute.
2. The contact list is empty or missing. Contacts are tied to the account signed into the display, so a device that was reset or set up on someone else’s account has no contacts. Sign in again with the original account and re-add the list.
3. Voice commands fail. The name you ask for must match the contact name exactly. Save “Margaret” rather than “Grandma Margaret,” or the assistant will search for the wrong person. Speak the command from the same room as the device and wait for the listening indicator.
4. The wrong device answers. In homes with several Echo or Google displays, the assistant can respond from another room. Remove the extra devices from the account, or mute their microphones, and the problem stops.
5. It is being used to buy things by voice. Purchase confirmation can be turned off from the app, and a shopping list replaces ordering for anyone who does need the function. Removing the microphone button worry is one setting, not a support call.
6. The screen looks broken. There is no battery in the fixed devices, so a dark screen is usually a power problem rather than a crash. Check the outlet before you factory reset anything.
For the broader picture of how these devices behave in a home rather than a lab, our smart displays for seniors roundup covers the non-calling features that matter after month two.
How to Choose a Smart Display for an Older Relative
Screen size is the first filter because it is the one problem no software fixes. Under 8 inches means the grandparent has to be within arm’s reach of the device, which defeats the purpose of a hands-free display on a counter.
8 to 10 inches covers most kitchens and living rooms. Above 10 inches is for reduced vision, a wall mount or a table where someone sits at a distance. Our lineup spans 5.5 to 14 inches for exactly this reason.
Camera behavior is the second filter. A centered camera with automatic framing reads as a normal conversation; a corner camera that cannot follow a moving person reads as a broken call. Noise reduction matters just as much, because many grandparents speak quietly and sit away from the microphone.
Microphone pickup is the third. Anything described as enhancing the voice or cutting background noise is built for a room with a television or a kitchen fan running, which is most rooms at four in the afternoon.
Privacy hardware is the fourth and the one families forget. Look for a physical camera cover, a hardware switch that disables the camera and microphone rather than a software toggle, and a button you can reach without looking. Reviews on these devices specifically praise that last one for peace of mind.
Ecosystem is the fifth. Match the display to the assistants already in the house. A grandparent who already talks to Google Assistant on a phone will understand a Google display immediately, and asking them to learn a second system is where gifts go unused.
Finally, think about the calling platform rather than the device. If your extended family uses WhatsApp, a Meta Portal reaches them without anyone owning hardware. If everyone is in the same Amazon household, an Echo device is the shorter path.
Our ring light roundup covers the other half of a good video call if lighting in that room is poor, since a well-lit room fixes more than any camera upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best video calling device for older people?
An always-on smart display such as the Amazon Echo Show 11 is the best option for most older adults, because it is plugged in, always in the same place, and answered with a spoken name instead of an app. A tablet costs less and has a bigger screen, but it needs charging and unlocking before every call.
Do both people on a smart display video call need the same device?
No. On a Meta Portal, the other person connects through Messenger or WhatsApp and needs only a phone or computer. On an Echo Show, the caller uses the Alexa app. The device with the screen only has to exist in one house.
Is a smart display better than a tablet for an elderly parent?
It is better for daily use because it needs no charging, stays in one place, and has no home screen to navigate. A tablet is better for video quality and screen size, and a repurposed older Android tablet is a reasonable low-cost choice for a single grandparent.
What screen size is best for someone with poor eyesight?
Aim for 10 inches or larger, and place the display close to where they sit rather than across the room. The 14-inch Meta Portal Plus is the largest in our lineup and adds a tilting screen so the picture can be angled toward a seated viewer.
Do smart displays need a monthly subscription?
Basic video calling between a smart display and a phone app does not require a subscription. Check the terms of any extended calling or emergency features your assistant account offers before you rely on them, since those can be billed separately.
Conclusion
The Amazon Echo Show 11 is the best smart display for video calls with grandparents in 2026, and the reason is size plus camera placement rather than any single clever feature. Its 11-inch Full-HD screen is visible from across a room, and the centered camera keeps a moving person framed.
If counter space or budget is the constraint, the Amazon Echo Show 5 covers a nightstand or a small kitchen, and the Meta Portal 10-Inch wins on camera behavior and on reaching family members through Messenger and WhatsApp. The Meta Portal Go is the one to buy when the call has to follow someone between rooms.
Whichever you choose, configure it in the room where it will live, load the contacts and photos first, and test a callback before you hand it over. A smart display for seniors only works when the setup was done by someone else.