Speak2 Family scoops up fellow senior-focused voice assistant SoundMind Clients
MobiHealth News January 7, 2022
Both companies are focused on using voice technology to assist seniors at home.
This morning senior-focused startup Speak2 Family announced its plans to buy fellow voice assistant SoundMind Clients for an undisclosed sum.
Both companies use voice-activated assistants to help seniors in their daily lives. SoundMind offers a voice-activated care concierge, along with activities and information on demand and video calling.
Speak2 Family works through senior’s Alexa devices and uses voice activation to help seniors with messaging, reminders and getting assistance. It also offers personalized content, a community-support feature with tutorials and workshops, and activity monitoring.
According to Speak2 Family, the acquisition was prompted by Amazon’s announcement that its Alexa Smart Properties would support senior living facilities,...