Android
A simple Android screen for an older parent
Turn an Android phone into a screen with a few large buttons — call, message, WhatsApp, Telegram. You set it up; they see only the people they call. No new phone to buy.
Who sets it up, who uses it
You (the relative) open BabushkApp in Chrome, add the people they call most, and put the icon on the home screen. They see only big buttons like “Call Anna” or “WhatsApp Son” — no settings, no app drawer, no chat lists.
Why it fits an Android phone
- Works in Chrome and installs to the home screen — no Play Store account, no download.
- Buttons are large and high-contrast, readable at arm's length; each says the action and the person.
- Contacts stay on the phone. No sign-up, and nothing is sent to a server.
Adding it to an Android phone
Open BabushkApp in Chrome. Chrome usually offers an “Install app” prompt; if it doesn't, open the ⋮ menu and tap “Add to Home screen.” The red icon then sits on the home screen like any app. The full steps, including what to do if the option is missing, are on the install page.
Contacts are saved in the phone's browser, not in an account. If the browser data is cleared they can be removed — keep a copy from the setup screen.