Show HN: Mado – video telepresence for families
Mado is a new kind of video chat that strengthens relationships across distances and generations.<p>Like you, we figured the world had enough video chat apps. A few of us started families, and then we realized the existing options maybe weren’t so great after all. Our families still felt disconnected. Our children and their grandparents simply didn’t know one another. Why?<p>Families are spread out. According to the AARP, 43% of grandparents have to travel 200 miles or more to see one of their grandkids. Because kids are growing and changing so rapidly, every visit between our kids and grandparents can feel like the first visit all over again.<p>Families are busy. Today, it’s more likely than not for both parents to work, and older Americans to delay retirement. Kids have school and a range of activities after. Finding the time talk has become a challenge. As one parent told us, “It takes six texts to have one video call.”<p>Video chat is not as easy as it should be. Every call needs 10 minutes of tech support before a conversation can start. Video chat in little hands can be jarring and interruptive. As one grandparent told us, “[Video chat] just feels like everyone’s doing each other a favor.”<p>Mado is a new kind of video chat for families that’s designed to help children build relationships with their grandparents who live far away.<p>Mado makes connecting effortless. Tell Mado when to connect, and it automatically turns on live video to eliminate calling, texting, and tech support. It’s so easy, grandkids and grandparents can get together even if the parents aren’t around.<p>Mado makes connecting fun. Once together, families can focus on each other. Rather than offer experiences that may seem distracting, Mado helps foster collaboration so families can read, do homework, play games, and more.<p>So, who do you want to spend more time with? Get Mado, and strengthen a relationship with someone special today.<p>Thank you!<p>- The Mado Team
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