Step one, ask rather than announce
Introduce it as something for them, not something about them. Describe it plainly. A patient AI companion they can call, that knows their routine, that will never be annoyed.
If they say no, that answer counts. Most people who say no at first say yes after hearing it once.
Step two, hear it before you buy it
A short call with Josh ends with the companion calling your own phone. Judging it from a real call is faster and more honest than judging it from a page like this one.
Step three, set it up together
When a family is ready to start, a longer setup call with the founder includes the person themselves. They choose what to call the companion, how it speaks, and what it should never bring up.
- Name and voice chosen by the person, not the family
- One routine to begin with, not seven
- Call times that fit the day they already have
- Clear list of topics the companion should avoid
Step four, start small and let it grow
One daily call for two weeks beats an ambitious schedule nobody keeps. Add reminders and routines once the calls feel ordinary.
Review the recaps weekly for the first month, then as often as you actually need them.
Step five, revisit it
Ask the person what they would change. Move a call, drop a routine, change the voice. It should feel like theirs, which means it should keep changing.