How can I use a digital helper to look up the weather, bus times and store hours?
A digital helper like Elsy finds information for you when you ask: the weather, bus times and store hours. Say "What's the weather like today?" and Elsy looks it up online and tells you what she finds. She can also remind you about appointments and medicines and send a short message to your family.
Elsy can look up everyday information for you, like the weather, store hours and bus times. You ask with your voice, and she looks it up online while you talk. It's an easy way to get the information you need day to day.
Check the weather with Elsy
Elsy can tell you the forecast whenever you need it, so you know whether to take an umbrella or a sun hat. Ask "What's the weather like today?" and Elsy looks up the forecast online and tells you what it says. That makes it easy to plan your day or an outing. Elsy doesn't follow the weather by herself during the day. She looks it up each time you ask, so you get the forecast that's online right now.
How do you ask about the weather?
Tap Talk to Elsy in the app and say "What's the weather like today?" or "Do I need an umbrella this afternoon?" She finds the forecast for you, and you can ask follow-up questions, for example about the wind or the weekend.
Bus and train times
Elsy can look up public transportation for you. Ask "When does the bus into town leave?" and she finds the schedule and any service changes the transit agency has posted online. That's handy if you often take the bus or the train. Elsy tells you what she finds, but she can be wrong, so check the departure at the stop or in your transit agency's app or website before you head out. She can't buy tickets for you.
Finding the next bus
Ask Elsy about the next departures with something like "When does the next bus leave from Main Street into town?" The more precisely you say where you are, the easier it is for her to find the right schedule. She tells you the times she finds, so you can plan your trip.
Store hours near you
Elsy can look up the hours of stores and other places near you, which helps you plan your errands and avoid wasted trips. For example, ask "What time does the bakery on Elm Street open today?" and you get an answer right away. Hours posted online aren't always updated around holidays, so call ahead if it matters.
How do you ask about store hours?
Ask something like "When does the pharmacy on Oak Avenue open?" If you say the name of the place and the town, Elsy can find the right one more easily.
“It's just such a relief to say to Elsy: I don't know anything about this. And it's embarrassing, because a man my age ought to know it. And then she tells me: Don't worry about that. Let me help you.”
Helge, 72, talks with Elsy (translated from Danish)
Reminders for your daily routines
Elsy can also help you keep some structure in your day by setting reminders for tasks and medicines. Say, for example, "Remind me to take my medicine at 2 p.m.," and the reminder arrives as a notification on your phone at that time.
Medicine reminders
For your medicines, say something like "Remind me to take my blood pressure pills every morning at 8." When the notification arrives, you can tap Taken in it, and Elsy notes that you've taken your dose. That makes it easier to keep track of your medicine schedule.
Stay in touch with your family
Elsy can also help you stay in touch with your family by sending a short message, for example "Tell my daughter I'm feeling good today." It's an easy way to share a bit of news with the people you care about, and it can help you and your family feel close. Elsy can only send the message to someone in Your circle.
How sending a message works
Ask Elsy to send the message, and she reads the words back to you and checks that they're right before she sends them. The message only goes one way: your family can't reply through Elsy, so if you want to talk with them, call them as you usually would.
How to get started
Download Elsy from the App Store or Google Play, open the app and tap Talk to Elsy. Try asking "What's the weather like tomorrow?" You can try Elsy free for 3 days on your own phone. See how Elsy works step by step.
Frequently asked questions
Can Elsy tell me what the weather will be?
Yes. Ask "What's the weather like today?" and Elsy looks up the forecast online and tells you what it says. Then you can plan your day.
How do I find bus times with Elsy?
Say something like "When does the bus leave from Main Street into town?" Elsy looks up the schedule and tells you what it says, including any changes the transit agency has posted. If time is tight, check at the stop as well.
Can Elsy look up store hours?
Yes. Ask her about the hours, for example "When is the bakery on Elm Street open?", and you'll get a quick answer. Say the name of the place and the town, so she can find the right one more easily.
This is general information, not medical advice. Every situation is different, so talk to a doctor about yours.