For grandparents who want to be part of every day.
See the castle they built, hear the joke they can't stop telling, and play today's word puzzle together, whether you live down the street or across the country.
Grandparents join by invite from a guardian as a trusted adult. You see family posts, join the family chat, send voice notes, video call and play games with the grandkids. Bigger, simpler screens are one tap away.
- Easy sign-inA 6-digit code by email. No password to remember.
- Bigger, simpler screensLarger text and buttons for anyone who wants them.
- Voice notes with wordsListen, or read along when it's noisy.
- Video callsFace-to-face from any family chat.
- Play togetherThe daily family word, trivia about each other, Draw & Guess and more.
- Dinner togetherJoin a cook-together night in Family Kitchen over video.
Why the rules are the same for every adult
Grandparents talk with grandkids in the family chat and family groups, with a guardian present, rather than in private one-on-one chats. That rule applies to every adult who isn't a guardian, so it's never personal. It keeps things simple and safe for everyone. How OurDot keeps families safe.
Why staying in touch matters
Close relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are linked with wellbeing for both generations. Read the research, or see our guide to staying close from far away.
Common questions
Can a grandparent start an OurDot family?
A grandparent who is a child’s legal guardian can. Otherwise, a parent or guardian starts the family and invites grandparents as trusted adults.
Is OurDot hard to use for older adults?
It’s designed to be simple: sign in with an emailed code, and switch on bigger, simpler screens anytime. Voice notes show their words on screen.