Some people think that iPhones are not devices for older people. But if you want to give your grandpa an iPhone, you can set it for an easier user experience. The configuration of iOS experience includes different tools and features to be comfortable and useful for older people.
You can set a simple mode for your iPhone and have your grandpa start getting used to it. The main objective is to offer a comfortable an useful experience with no navigation gestures or other oddities.
Simpler and more intuitive setting for your grandpa iPhone
One of the new features of iOS 17 was the Assistive Access for iPhone, specially created for grandpa and other users with difficulties. Basically it offers a minimalistic user interface and easy access to the most common apps in iPhone. It also features bigger buttons and text. In order to activate the assistive access mode you need to follow these steps:
- Open Settings app on the iPhone.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Press on Assistive Access and set it up.
The function includes a configuration guide that explains the different options. You can view the apps in files or in a bigger grid and you can select which ones are available. It even allows you the option to set certain features for each app in particular.
You won’t need to introduce a PIN for your SIM card to leave Assistive Access mode. It’s also easy to make an emergency call as you just have to press the lateral button three times. You can also press the lateral button three times to leave Assistive Access mode but you will be asked to input the PIN.
Other interesting features four your grandpa on iPhone
If Assistive Access doesn’t convince you or your grandpa, you can also set the iPhone manually. Even if you don’t want to use the minimalistic style, you can set letter size, bold type and other issues manually.
The best recommendations for a better experience in iPhone for older people is increasing the size of the letters, the bold type as well as the icons to access different apps. You can do this from the Settings menu.
It’s also a good idea to customize Siri response to help older people get used with their phone. And don’t forget to put notifications, calls and messages volume on the right level.
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