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A check-in they already know how to answer

You choose the days and times. Cora calls, asks about their day, and remembers what they shared before. It works with any phone, even a landline. There is no app for them to download.

A check-in is a phone conversation with Cora, up to 10 minutes. Cora asks one question at a time and remembers what they shared before. Upcoming appointments can be mentioned on the same call when you set them. You pick the days and times at your loved one's local time. Kinse works with any phone, even a landline. After the call, you get a short summary. Kinse is not a medical visit and not 911.

Claire on a morning phone call in a sunny garden

Good morning, Claire.

This is Cora. How did you sleep?

How check-in conversations work

  1. You set the schedule

    You pick the days and times at your loved one's local time, any time of day. You can pause a check-in without deleting it.

  2. Cora talks with them for up to 10 minutes

    Cora asks short questions, waits for each answer, and does not rush your loved one. They can skip any question. Cora remembers what they shared before, like the garden or a grandchild's game, and asks about it. You choose one of 6 voices and a slower, normal, or faster pace.

  3. Appointments on the same call

    Add an upcoming doctor visit, and Cora mentions it on calls in the days before. Cora names the time, the place, and who is taking them. There is no separate appointment call.

  4. You get a short summary

    After the call, you read how they are and what they talked about. If they do not pick up, Kinse tries once more. If Kinse still cannot reach them, you get an alert.

Plans are priced per person Kinse calls. Essentials is $29 a month per person, with 150 call minutes a month, about 35 a week. Everyday is $44 a month per person, with 220 call minutes, about 50 a week. Family is $54 a month per person, with 280 call minutes, about 65 a week. See pricing

Limits

  • Check-in conversations last up to 10 minutes.
  • Kinse does not record calls or store a full transcript.
  • Your loved one can decline the call.
  • A check-in call is not a medical visit and not a medical alert.

Common questions

What are Kinse check-in calls?
A check-in is a phone conversation with Cora, up to 10 minutes, on the days you pick. Cora asks one thing at a time and remembers what they shared before. It works with any phone, even a landline. Afterward you get a short summary of how the call went.
How often can Kinse call?
Essentials is $29 a month per person, with 150 call minutes a month, about 35 a week. Everyday is $44 a month per person, with 220 call minutes, about 50 a week. Family is $54 a month per person, with 280 call minutes, about 65 a week. Check-in calls and medication reminder calls use the same call minutes. Calls that go to voicemail use no minutes.
Does your loved one need an app?
No. Kinse works with any phone, even a landline. Your loved one does not install an app or learn a new login. Your loved one just answers. Save Kinse's number in their phone as Cora.
Does Kinse make a separate call for appointments?
No. Check-ins last up to 10 minutes. When you add an upcoming appointment, Cora can mention it on a check-in or a medication reminder. There is no third call type for appointments.

Hear a check-in before you decide