Jitterbug Flip2 Cell Phone for Seniors Gray

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Nurse On-Call: One of my favorite wellness features, Nurse On-Call, allowed me to speak directly with registered nurses and doctors who provided me with medical advice and could even prescribe common medications over the phone. Available 24/7, I found this feature to be much more useful than the Care Advocate service. I think that Nurse On-Call is a great way for seniors to answer non-emergency medical questions in a prompt manner. It definitely beats standing in line for Urgent Care or waiting several weeks to schedule a primary care visit. The Jitterbug Flip2 is the latest version of this Jitterbug Flip phone which has been available for a number of years, and over the years a number of explorers have commented positively on prior versions (see discussions attached to the Jitterbug listing in our database). The camera is surprisingly decent, considering it's only a 2-megapixel sensor. It takes clear, reasonably detailed pictures in well-lit environments, though in lower light settings images become muddy. Digital zoom is available in a separate Magnifier app, and allows for 5x zoom. The most noteworthy difference between the two phones is battery life. The Smart3 has a battery capacity of 3500 milliampere hours while the Smart4 has 5000 milliampere hours. This translates to the Smart4 having a battery that lasts roughly fifty percent longer, which was noticeable in our tests.

In this case, the Jitterbug Flip was once an Alcatel OneTouch, that has also been sold as the Alcatel Go for those who got one from Sprint or T-Mobile. This phone also has one of the loudest speakers we’ve ever heard on a phone, and it supports hearing aids with the highest possible M4/T4 rating.

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The only limitations of this device are that it uses AT&T mobile phone services and therefore won’t work outside the USA or in locations that this provider doesn’t offer coverage. Its Mobile GPS Medical Alert System is specifically designed to bring assistance to those away from their home. And should the worst happen, it can locate its exact geographic location accurately using either WIFI signal or GPS satellite system.

When the 5Star button is pressed, it uses both GPS and Wi-Fi (if near a Wi-Fi network) to provide location to the emergency response agent. That said, the Flip cannot connect to Wi-Fi otherwise, but Verizon has excellent coverage across the US. Lively’s response to the fact that more and more seniors are getting in on the mobile movement, the Jitterbug Smart3 features larger text and icons and is the company’s biggest smartphone. The phone comes with everything users know and love from the Jitterbug name, including the preloaded Urgent Response feature, as well as an easy-to-use menu layout. And did we mention that the Jitterbug Smart3 also includes mobile internet access from anywhere at any time?

Jitterbug Smart4 vs. Jitterbug Smart3

If you don't need any of those services, Consumer Cellular's Doro 7050 is a better value in terms of a simple phone. But those services can give real peace of mind, especially to frailer folk who are living on their own, and to their families. It really depends on what you need. Call Quality and Battery Urgent Response: In the event of any emergency — medical or otherwise — the Urgent Response feature can come in handy. By pressing the dedicated button on the top of my Smart4’s screen, I was immediately connected to an agent certified by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) who could trace my location and send help if necessary, much like a medical alert system. What the Jitterbug Flip does best is provide a simple means to access the Greatcall support system for seniors who need it, and it does that job adequately and affordably. Voice Assistant: With its built-in Alexa functionality, my Jitterbug Flip2 could make calls, write texts, and browse the web by solely using my voice. If you are willing to create a couple of Alexa Routines, you can make the command much simpler per my attached samples using “custom actions” in Alexa Routines. You will then be able to say:

The Flip is actually based on the same hardware as the Alcatel Go Flip on Sprint and T-Mobile; we like Jitterbug's version better because we don't care for the Go Flip's software. The phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor under the hood, which is a basic, older smartphone chip. There isn't much you can do beyond making calls, sending texts, and taking pictures, and the Flip has more than enough power to perform all of these actions smoothly.

Health and Safety Packages

Recently, explorer Frank Engelman tried out the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 and wrote up the report you can see below. Another benefit of creating Alexa Routines is because Lively didn’t provide a way to verbally respond to a text, although you could always use this command upon receiving a text: In terms of cameras, on paper, the Smart4 has higher pixel counts, as well as an additional rear camera. That said, the cameras on both phones perform similarly. Images captured with both phones are good enough to capture text and share with friends, but inconsistencies in light and color prevent them from being photo album-worthy. Available in red or graphite, it features two displays, one inside the clamshell and another smaller one on the outside. To make or receive a call you simply flip open the phone, and you are ready to talk or dial, it’s very straightforward and somewhat reminiscent of a phone from the ‘feature phone’ era rather than a modern smartphone.

Senior care aspects are arguably among its biggest attractions, but what can you expect? The following are typical of what’s currently available in terms of health and safety, but you may not find them all from a single service. One unique feature of this design is that LifeStation has crafted an Alexa skill, enabling Alexa to tell you where the pendant wearer is if asked. Multi-person SOS: This automatically sends a text message to several recipients until one responds.Once the alert button is pressed the wearer can begin a two-way conversation with a MobileHelp emergency operator, who can get them the help they need. I have been an advocate of converting loved ones from flip phones to smart phones for many years with the goal of making their lives easier.