About this app

**To use this app, please create an account at www.clariscompanion.com**

This app connects to the Claris peace of mind platform. Our online service makes it easy for family and caregivers to connect with (and care for) older seniors.

For anyone uncomfortable or unable to use a standard tablet, the Claris Companion App turns any large screen Android tablet into an easy-to-use care and communications hub for older seniors and provides alerts and peace of mind to family and caregivers. The Claris Companion App is easy for seniors to use because it can be remotely personalized by family, friends or caregivers using the Claris Console website.

Unlike other stand-alone apps, we provide everything your loved one needs to get started communicating online including private email address, text message number, photo/video storage, secure video calling, alerts, and more...

We don't display advertising, we protect your loved-one's privacy, and we are available to provide immediate telephone and email support.

Media reviews for Claris Companion software:

● CTV News says "brilliant”, “very cool”, and “a good idea if your parents want to stay in their home and you’re worried and want to help them out.”

● KFor News Channel says “really cool!… it’s really good for parents that may live a thousand miles away and you just want some contact to know they’re okay.”

● AARP says "Avoiding useless advertising and spam, the tablet is controlled remotely by a caregiver’s computer.”

Claris Companion App provides the following services specifically designed to help older seniors stay safe at home:

● Senior friendly Games, News and Weather
● Email (SPAM free guarantee)
● Text Messaging (number provided)
● Video Calling (private, secure and simple)
● Audio Calling (private, secure and simple)
● Photo Album (with slideshow mode)
● Video Album (remotely uploaded with all formats supported)
● Activity, Compliance and Wellness scores
● Surveys
● Event Reminders
● Medication Reminders
● Treatment Reminders
● Websites
● Call Me Requests
● Daily Check-in
● Daily Wellness Survey
● Exercise Videos
● Family Alerts
● Caregiver Alerts
● Daily Activity Summary
● Remote Configuration
● Remote screen simulation

If you're still not sure your loved one can handle a standard Android tablet (plugging in the USB charging connector can be challenging for some older seniors) check-out our custom designed devices for seniors at www.clariscompanion.com

New features

Support for Message dictation.
Bug fixes and improvements

App Permissions

Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.