Most would say why do you need this device if you already have an Alexa or Google device. During our “stay home” orders, we tried using Alexa and Google to set reminders for our kids to do homework, activities and chores and it just didn’t work effectively. So I heard about Tochie and how it can personalize in your voice and has a intuitive app for creating a personalized schedule for reminders. This was a game changer in our household. Kids have more fun with the personalized messages. Also another HUGE benefit that I can see for my parents who don’t speak English is now they can hear messages in their own language. I don’t have to call them constantly to remind them to do this or that. We can also send surprise messages to keep them engaged. Perfect for all ages frankly, not just kids and seniors.

I live 70 miles away from my sister who needs to be reminded of appointments among other things. We’ve been using it for about a month and find it helpful. She seems to be happy to hear my voice almost everyday and I can use my phone calls to talk about other things. When requesting a confirmation (by tapping the top), the Tochie is not sensitive enough. In fact, she has to bang it on the table to confirm or repeat the message. Otherwise, overall a very handy product.

works well. it took a little to set up but finally figured it out.

The device is programmed to help orient my 98 year old mother, with messages to cue her to wake up, to hear the time of the day, to wake her from nap—all in my voice which is great. But device is not intuitive. There are delays in the recorded voice which are inexplicable. And difficult to get to repeat messages. Good idea, not a perfect execution.

I work in a home health setting seeing elderlies longing to see their families now that assisted living facilities and group home settings are in a lockdown and family members visits are restricted. When I saw this device, flashes of smiling faces of my patients flooded my thoughts and I feel excited for them. So, I purchased one and see how it will work in my own household. I immediately set up this device (which is pretty easy I should say). And my intention is to remind my husband to take his meds and may little one (6 years old) daily schedule in home schooling. It was a delight for her hearing my voice with the reminders “Maddi, its Academic time in the afternoon” then I go “ Maddi gets to choose what type of Academic work she will do first – worksheets or academic work on the ipad/computer. You will hear her responding each time “Okay, Nanay, Thanks” So this device helped us in establishing routines. When I’m busy work at home, I just click the Quick Message button and talk to my other kids for a specific reminder, etc. It works great in my household and I am more convinced that this will benefit my patients and their families as well…would definitely recommend this product.