Finding the best smartphone accessories for seniors can be a challenge. However, accessories for your smartphone can and will make your smartphone experience easier and more enjoyable.
Some accessories will keep your phone safe, while others will make it easier to use.
The following are some fantastic smartphone accessories for seniors:
- Phone cases
- Phone grips
- Wireless headphones
- Stylus
Phone Cases
The phone case is the most important accessory you can purchase for your phone. It helps you maintain a grip on your phone and offers protection should your phone still slip out of your hand.
Phone Grips
A phone case will help protect your phone if it falls, but a phone grip can help prevent the phone from falling out of your hand while using it. Many phone grips also serve a dual purpose of propping your phone up for you.
Some quality phone grips that you can try are:
- LoveHandle Universal Grip for mobile devices | Get a handle on the devices you love
- COMPATIBILITY: Most smartphones and tablets EXCEPT iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Black and Jet Black...
- Enables easier one-handed texting, photos, selfies, and holding your phone or tablet | STOP DROPPING...
Lovehandle Universal Grip
This grip is made up of a high-quality elastic band and solid plastic that adheres to your phone with 3M. The Lovehandle does not serve as a stand but is compatible with most smartphones and tablets. However, it is not compatible with the iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 7.
- PopGrip with swappable top; switch out your PopTop for another design or remove it completely for...
- Offers a secure grip so you can text with one hand, snap better photos, and watch videos hands-free
- Use with a PopSockets PopMount 2 and go hands free
PopSockets
This grip extends accordion-style to give you a secure grip on your phone. The extended PopSocket also serves as a stand for your phone if you want to watch videos hands-free. PopSockets attach to your smartphone with a 3M adhesive and will work best on smooth, hard plastic. They will not stick to an iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max without a case.
- 【High Quality Materials】The phone ring holder is made of high quality zinc alloy and stainless...
- 【High-Strength Adhesiveness】With powerful and sticky 3M VHB tape, the phone ring stand can be...
- 【Humanized Disign】Ergonomic design of this kickstand makes it a good finger grip on crowded bus...
FitFort Ring Holder
This grip has a ring that goes around your finger for additional security. The ring rotates 360-degrees and flips 180-degrees so that you can hold it however you need to. The ring also serves as a kickstand to prop the phone up for hands-free viewing. This grip attaches to smartphones and tablets using 3M adhesive.
Sources: GamingShogun; Wired
Wireless Headphones
Each phone needs a specific case; however, this is not the case for wireless headphones. While Apple does manufacture its proprietary line of Airpods, most Bluetooth headsets will still be compatible with Apple phones. Further, wireless headphones are a necessity for at least two of the phones listed.
Most headphones marketed for use with smartphones come with a built-in microphone. If you have difficulty hearing, you can use your headphones to make your call, so the sound goes directly into your ear. This also helps if you’re having trouble hearing your call in public but don’t want everyone around to hear both sides of your conversation.
Here are some excellent wireless headphones you can try:
- Up to 15hrs Playtime: Built-in 120mAh battery and 1-2 hours quick charge offers enough playtime for...
- Stable and Secure Connectivity: Upgraded 5.0 Bluetooth technology provides stable, fast-speed...
- Amazing Sound Quality: Designed with 11mm copper speakers complete with enhanced bass and reduced...
Letscom Bluetooth Headphones
These are an excellent pair of headphones. They sit in the ear but have a hook that sits over the ear to keep them in place. With an Ipx7 waterproof rating, they can handle being submerged in water up to one meter for 30 minutes.
- 100 Hours Playback: Enjoy up to 4.5 hours playback per earbud combined with a 2600mAh portable...
- Amazing Audio Performance: With great balanced bass, treble and mid-range sounds and with a design...
- Truly Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity: Adopting advanced Bluetooth 5.0 technology Letscom T22...
These are another excellent pair of headphones. These earbuds have a playback time of 4.5 hours but come with a 2600 mAh power bank case to keep them charged for up to 80 hours. They have an Ipx6 waterproof rating.
- Universal fit that’s comfortable all day
- Automatically on, automatically connected
- Easy setup for all your Apple devices
The iPhone 11 comes with wired AirPods. They have a 24-hour battery life with their charging case and are simpler to connect than other Bluetooth headphones.
Source: NerdTechy
Stylus
Touchscreens can be frustrating at times, and not just for seniors. Have you ever noticed how small the X is to close out advertisements? If you don’t hit it just right, you click on the advertisement by mistake. Well, you can avoid this with a stylus.
- [Bargains Depot Stylus]- Length:5.5"(140mm); Pen Barrel diameter 0.35"(9mm); Two different sizes...
- [Accuracy]- The Small Rubber Tip allows you select small icons ,click small links and gives you the...
- [What's The New Upgraded ?]- Compare with the Old Version, the New Upgraded Stylus Added a 6mm...
Best Smartphone Accessories for Seniors
Do you have any favorite smartphone accessories that you think are great for seniors? Which of our suggestions helped the most?
We’re always looking for ways to help seniors with new smartphone technology. Let us know if we missed any of your favorite smartphone accessories.
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