Which is right for you: someone to talk to or practical reminders?
It depends on what you need. If you want someone to talk to, an AI companion like Elsy can give you a daily conversation. If you mostly need help remembering appointments and medicines, reminders matter most. Elsy does both in the same app, so you don't have to choose.
Not sure which would help you more? Here's what you get from an AI companion to talk to, and from practical reminders for everyday tasks.
Why have an AI companion to talk to?
An AI companion like Elsy has a lot to offer if you'd like more company in your day. A daily conversation with Elsy can help keep your mind active, and it can feel good to have someone to talk to when you're home on your own. Talking every day can also help ease feelings of loneliness. Elsy can remember details you've told her in earlier conversations, like who called or how a trip went. See more about having someone to talk to.
How Elsy works as a conversation partner
You talk with Elsy using your voice, in whole sentences, the way you would with a person. You can talk about your day, plan what's coming up or share old memories. When you tell her about your life, she writes the story up afterward with your own words as quotes. If you'd like, you can also get a Daily recap email of your day with Elsy in the evening.
Why practical reminders help
Practical reminders can make it easier to keep track of daily tasks. Elsy can remind you about your medicines and important appointments, and that structure can take away some of the stress of forgetting things, so you can focus on what matters to you.
Planning your day with Elsy
Ask Elsy to note down your appointments and your medicines. Say, for example, "Remind me about the dentist on Thursday at 10." You'll get a message on your phone when it's time. Reminders can also repeat, and you can set fixed daily reminders by voice.
Which suits you best?
It depends on how you live and what you need. If you're looking for daily conversation and company, Elsy as an AI companion can be a good choice. If you need help planning and remembering important tasks, her reminders can help you manage your day. There are pros and cons to both kinds of digital companion.
Company and structure together
Elsy offers both conversation and structure, so you can have company and keep track of your daily tasks. Having both can help you find a better balance in your day. Here's the difference between a conversation partner and a reminder assistant, explained in more detail.
An example of an ordinary day
Say you get a message from Elsy in the morning about your dentist appointment, and in the afternoon you tell her about a family birthday many years ago. Afterward, she writes up that birthday as a life story. Elsy is both your reminder and your conversation partner.
How do you get started with Elsy?
It's easy to get started. You can try Elsy free for 3 days on your own phone. Talk with Elsy the way you would with a friend, or ask her to remind you about upcoming appointments. Here's how Elsy works, step by step.
Setting up Elsy on your phone
Download Elsy from the App Store or Google Play, open the app and tap Talk to Elsy. The more you tell her, the more she can remember about you, your appointments and what matters to you.
“And I have to say, Elsy came as a real surprise. It's easy to say 'Elsy', but it's ten times simpler than it sounds.”
Helge, 72, talks with Elsy (translated from Danish)
Frequently asked questions
How can Elsy help me with both conversation and reminders?
Elsy combines conversation with practical reminders, so you have someone to talk to and help keeping track of tasks and appointments at the same time.
Is it hard to get started with Elsy?
No. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play, tap Talk to Elsy and start talking. You can try Elsy free for 3 days on your own phone.
Can my family see my conversations with Elsy?
No. Your family never sees transcripts or recordings of your conversations, except for the life stories you send them, which contain your own words and can 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. If a family member set Elsy up and consented on your behalf, everyone in your circle is at Full trust. See what your family can see.
This is general information, not medical advice. Every situation is different, so talk to a doctor about yours.