Our mission has always been simple: connecting generations, one story at a time. We’ve loved seeing how families use our mobile platform to stay closely bonded with loved ones in aged care.
But stories, daily updates and memories shouldn’t just live in our pockets. They deserve a bigger stage.
That is why we are incredibly excited to announce the launch of Rel8.app for TV! Beautifully optimised for the big screen, this new feature bridges the digital divide, bringing the vibrant daily life of your aged care community straight into family living rooms and facility common areas.
From the family living room to the facility foyer
The beauty of the Rel8.app TV experience is its versatility. It is designed to create a seamless circle of connection, whether it is being viewed by a family at home or displayed publicly inside the care community.
At home for families: A shared ritual
For families, the TV app turns the living room into a digital memory lane. Instead of crowding around a tiny smartphone screen to see how Mum or Dad are doing, the whole family can sit together on the couch and view the latest updates on the big screen. Whether it’s grandchildren looking at pictures of Grandma or siblings checking in, it makes celebrating a loved one’s daily adventures a shared, comfortable family ritual.
In facility foyers & lounges: A conversational hub
When displayed in the communal lounges or reception foyers of an aged care facility, the TV platform transforms from a private app into a vibrant interactive centerpiece:
Sparks joy and authentic conversations: Seeing a bright photo from a recent afternoon tea on a large display acts as an instant memory trigger. A slide titled “A lovely day for a cuppa” gives residents, staff and visitors an immediate, joyful talking point.
Greets visitors with community vitality: The moment families walk through the front doors, they get an instant window into their loved one’s world. Seeing photos of yesterday’s “Paint like Picasso” class provides the perfect, positive conversation starter for their visit.
Keeps everyone effortlessly informed: Alongside daily stories, the TV interface dynamically displays upcoming events and important community notices, ensuring residents and visiting relatives never miss out on what matters.
Key features built for the big screen
The Rel8.app TV interface has been meticulously designed for large displays, ensuring it is highly readable from across the room and effortless to navigate:
The ultimate memory slideshow: Easily cycle through shared stories, complete with large captions (like “You are my sunshine!”) that residents can easily read and enjoy from the comfort of a lounge chair.
A clean, scannable main menu: A simple, high-contrast sidebar featuring Stories, Events, Notices and Slideshow allows for seamless navigation by facility staff using a standard TV remote.
At a glance event calendars: Keep the momentum going in your lifestyle program by displaying upcoming events like Chair Yoga, Friday Bingo or a Concert Showcase with clear dates, times and eye catching imagery.
- Streamlined notices: Dedicated templates make sure vital updates, like new visiting hours or flu vaccinations are impossible to miss.
Tips for facilities getting started
To maximise engagement within your community, we recommend setting up the app on an Android-compatible screen or media device in high-traffic zones:
The reception foyer: To greet visiting families with positive, real-time community stories the moment they walk in (simply connect an affordable Google TV or Android TV media player to your existing screen).
The main dining or common room: To give residents a beautiful backdrop of memories on an Android Smart TV that encourages peer-to-peer social interaction and reminiscent therapy.
Ready to bring Rel8.app to your big screens?
The TV feature is included in your Rel8.app ecosystem and is ready to deploy immediately, available at this stage exclusively for Android TV and Google TV devices. It is ready for families downloading it on their compatible smart TVs at home and for facilities setting it up in shared spaces. Turn your communal screens into a celebration of daily life and let’s continue to build stronger connections, one story at a time.
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