Messages
Send a note or photo from your phone. It shows on a simple screen in large type and can be read aloud.
Free pre-release · Connection made simple
More independence. A little support. Always connected.
Messages, photos, reminders, and video calls on a simple screen. Large text and read-aloud are built in. The person at home can answer by voice, with no icons to tap and no mouse.
- Free for everyone
- No credit card
- Nothing to install on their screen
- Voice, not icons or a mouse
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Who it helps
These are examples you might recognize. The same simple screen works for each of them.
Building independence
A child, teen, or adult practicing everyday routines with support from trusted people.
Support that fits different needs
An autistic person who finds predictable reminders and simpler communication useful.
Staying connected while living alone
Someone who wants easy messages, calls, and check-ins.
Extra help during recovery
Someone receiving temporary support after an illness, injury, or surgery.
Making technology easier
Large type, read-aloud, and a way to answer by talking. No menus to learn, no icons to tap, and no mouse.
Coordinating everyday support
Family, friends, and support workers sharing reminders and updates.
Everything the family needs, nothing extra
Video calls
One big button to see people you trust. No passwords.
Shared reminders
Routines, visits, and appointments stay on the screen until they are done.
Help when needed
A big button lets them ask for help or a call.
Play games with family online
Sit at the same table from a phone and the companion screen. Play tic-tac-toe or pinochle. Texas Hold’em uses play chips only.
Free pre-release
Free for everyone, and built to stay affordable
MONFamily is in pre-release and free for every family. Our intention is to keep the cost as low as possible for the long term, so that anyone who needs it can use it.
How it works
1
Create a free household
Tap Continue with Google, or use your name, email, and a password. About a minute.
2
Add a display name
Use the name they chose. They never need an account or a password.
3
Stay connected
They hear messages and can answer by talking. No icons to tap, and no mouse.
Questions families ask
Is MONFamily free?
Yes. MONFamily is in pre-release and free for everyone. Our goal is to keep the long-term cost as low as possible so every family can use it.
Does the person using the screen need an account or a smartphone?
No. They use a simple screen. Family, friends, and support workers use their own phones.
Do they have to tap icons or use a mouse?
No. They can get around by voice. They can say Call family, Help, or Talk to MONFamily. There is no confusing technology for them to learn.
What do I need for the screen?
A companion device: a screen, tablet, or computer with a modern web browser and Wi-Fi.
Can messages use large text and read-aloud?
Yes. Messages show in very large, high-contrast type and can be read aloud, with fewer controls on the screen.
Can more than one person help?
Yes. Invite family, friends, and support workers into the support circle. Everyone can send notes, and up to 6 people can join the video room.
Can we play games together?
Yes. Open Games in the family app. Play tic-tac-toe, pinochle, or Texas Hold'em with play chips. The person using the screen can sit down or say not now. Nothing is wagered.
Is MONFamily a medical device?
No. MONFamily is not a medical device and does not replace emergency services. In an emergency, call 911.
Stay connected, with support when it helps
Free during pre-release. Set up in about a minute.
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