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Facebook Portal Alternatives: What to Use Instead in 2026

Zoom and Most Apps Are No Longer Supported on Portal Devices If you've been using a Facebook Portal device to stay connected with an older family member, there's something important you need to know: Meta has officially discontinued all Portal devices, and as of 2026,...

A Simpler Alternative to a Home Phone for Senior Loved Ones

CallGenie can now receive calls from any mobile or landline straight to the TV, answered automatically. A simpler home phone alternative for senior loved ones.

The CallGenie Do Not Disturb Button

The Do Not Disturb button gives carers a simple way to pause incoming calls while personal care is being delivered, and re-enable them the moment they’re done.

Facebook Portal Alternatives: What to Use Instead in 2026

Facebook Portal Alternatives: What to Use Instead in 2026

Zoom and Most Apps Are No Longer Supported on Portal Devices If you've been using a Facebook Portal device to stay connected with an older family member, there's something important you need to know: Meta has officially discontinued all Portal devices, and as of 2026,...

The CallGenie Do Not Disturb Button

The CallGenie Do Not Disturb Button

The Do Not Disturb button gives carers a simple way to pause incoming calls while personal care is being delivered, and re-enable them the moment they’re done.

CallGenie is growing: What this means for families everywhere

When something works, you invest in making it better. Since 2019, CallGenie has pursued a simple mission — turn any TV into a video phone for people who can't use smartphones or tablets. No buttons to press, no apps to learn, just automatic connection. Today, families...

CallGenie is Future-Proof: Seamless Video Calling Beyond Skype

CallGenie is Future-Proof: Seamless Video Calling Beyond Skype

[Updated 16th May 2025] We are pleased to announce that we have completed the migration of our customer base from Skype to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft didn’t give us much notice of Skype’s demise, but we have developed an integration with Teams to enable CallGenie to...

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