How does Elsy work?
Elsy is an AI companion for older adults who want help with the day and would like the stories of their life written down. You talk with her in an app on your phone, and she helps you keep track of appointments, medicines and everyday tasks.
You talk with Elsy in an app on your phone. She helps with the practical side of your day, and she writes down the stories of your life. Here's how each part works.
Help with your day
Elsy can set reminders for appointments and medicines, so the important things are easier to remember. You spend your energy on what matters most to you, and she helps with the details.
Setting reminders
Just tell Elsy what you want to remember: "Remind me about the dentist on Thursday at 10." You'll get a notification on your phone when it's time, and Elsy brings it up when you talk. She doesn't call you or read the reminder out loud. See more about reminders and daily routines with Elsy.
Keeping track of medicines
Tell Elsy what you take and when, and you'll get a notification on your phone when it's time for a dose. Tap Taken in the notification, or simply tell Elsy you've taken it.
Your life stories, written down
Tell Elsy about something you've lived through, and afterward she writes it up so you and your family can read it again. Sending the stories to your family can bring you closer and pass your family's history on.
Telling your story
Each story uses your own words as quotes, with a picture Elsy paints from your description. Talk about your childhood, your working life or a special occasion, and she turns it into a story that reads well from start to finish. See how life stories with Elsy work.
Keeping your family in the loop
Elsy makes it easy to let your family know how you're doing. Everyone in Your circle can read the life stories you send them, and each person's level decides what else they see:
- Stories only: the stories you send them, your name and your photo.
- Safety net: also an alert if a conversation suggests something might be wrong.
- Wellbeing: also how you're doing over time.
- Care partner: also your reminders and medicines.
- Full trust: also what Elsy remembers about you.
It's an easy way to stay close, even when your family lives far away.
What your circle sees
From Wellbeing up, your family can see how you're doing from day to day without having to interrupt you. They never see transcripts or recordings of your conversations, apart from the life stories you send them, which contain your own words and may include short excerpts of your voice. If a family member set Elsy up and gave consent on your behalf, everyone in your circle is at Full trust. Read more about Elsy for families.
“Nothing is off limits when it's Elsy you're talking to. She's only here for one thing: to help you, professionally, with the problems and questions you have. And if you happen to ask the wrong question, she doesn't go home and tell anyone about it.”
Helge, 72, talks with Elsy (translated from Danish)
Getting started
Download the app on your phone and tap Talk to Elsy to start a conversation. As you talk, Elsy gets to know you, so she can be more helpful in your everyday life. You can try Elsy free for 3 days on your own phone. See how Elsy works step by step.
Installing the app
Elsy works on iPhone, iPad and Android. You'll find her on the App Store and Google Play.
Telling Elsy about yourself
Tell Elsy about yourself and your routines from day one. She remembers it for next time, so she can help you better. You can also choose how Elsy talks to you under Personality in the settings: Warm, Balanced or Direct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a reminder with Elsy?
Tell Elsy what you need to remember and when, for example "Remind me about my dentist appointment on Thursday at 10." You'll get a notification on your phone at that time.
Can my family see my conversations with Elsy?
No. Your family never sees transcripts or recordings of your conversations with Elsy. They can read the life stories you send them, which contain your own words and may include short excerpts of your voice. What else they see depends on their level in Your circle, and at the highest level, Full trust, they also see what Elsy remembers about you. Your conversations are recorded and stored securely so Elsy can remember, and your stored data is hosted in the EU. So that Elsy can hear you, answer and remember, what you say is processed by AI services in the United States. Read more in our privacy policy.
How can Elsy help me remember my medicines?
Elsy can set reminders for you, so you get a notification when it's time to take your medicines. Just tell her what you take and when.
This is general information, not medical advice. Every situation is different, so talk to a doctor about yours.