ONSCREEN is a user-friendly platform that transforms your television into a hub for video communication, specifically designed to keep seniors connected with their families and communities. By leveraging the familiar TV interface, ONSCREEN enables effortless video calls, live classes, health check-ins, and more, reducing the technological barriers often faced by older adults.
Technical Stack:
React Native, Node.js, Video Calls (Zoom, Agora), Firebase Realtime Database, Firebase Cloud Functions, Staging & Production Setup, Firebase Crashlytics, Loggly, Firebase Analytics.
My Contribution to the Project:
Impact:
The app received great feedback for being easy to use and helpful in keeping families connected, earning an average rating of 4.9 stars on the App Store. Better error tracking also made the app more reliable and stable.
Challenges overcome:
Updated the technology stack to improve performance and ensure the app could handle more users as it grew.
Added real-time communication between the mobile app and TV app to make the experience more interactive.
Improved the design for seniors by using larger, easy-to-read buttons and simpler navigation.
Added support for multiple languages, making the app accessible to people who don’t speak English.
Enhanced error tracking and analytics, cutting down the time needed to fix critical issues by 38%.
Features:
TV-Based Video Calling: Enables effortless video communication through the TV, allowing seniors to stay connected with family and friends without requiring complicated devices.
Automated Call Handling: Automatically powers on the TV, interrupts current programming, and seamlessly connects calls for a hassle-free user experience.
Health Check-Ins: Provides automated daily wellness check-ins, giving families peace of mind about their loved ones' well-being.
Live Classes and Events: Offers access to live sessions and community events, fostering social interaction and engagement among seniors.
AI Companion: Integrates an AI-powered assistant to support and engage users, enhancing their experience and usability.
Multilingual Support: Provides multiple language options to make the app accessible for non-English speakers.
Real-Time Communication: Enables instant interaction between mobile and TV apps, creating a seamless and engaging user experience.
Error Reporting and Analytics: Features advanced tracking systems to quickly identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and smooth app performance.
Senior-Friendly Design: Includes large buttons, simple navigation, and an intuitive layout tailored specifically for older users.
In-App Purchases: Allows users to unlock premium features easily, offering flexibility and customization.
What Users Say About ONSCREEN:
Costintuculescu:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The best experience for video calls
Seeing my loved ones on the big screen doesn’t even begin to compare to small screens. This is how video calling was meant to be. Easy to use with Zoom meetings… looking forward to the upgrades that are coming too!"
C2wbrown: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Happy with product
This is one of the most innovative devices that really makes it easy to communicate with my 92 year old dad. He and I both love the device and he says it makes him feel less lonely when we use this technology."
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