Who we are
Crystal Blue Innovations focuses on the effective use of technology for persons with vision and hearing limitations by supplying our Swissvoice and Blindshell range of mobile phones.
We also supply a range of smartwatches and earbuds for those who enjoy an active lifestyle.
We supply a mobile phone for the elderly to allow them to more easily manage their communication with others. Our agents walk the extra mile to ensure your phone works perfectly. We do SIM swaps should the SIM card adapter not be an option. Our staff contact clients on a weekly basis to follow up on how they are managing with their new phone. We want to win our customers as life-long friends.
Seeing our loved ones growing older is not easy. Let's help them by making modern technology easier for them to use.
We searched for a phone that was easy to use for our grandparents. We discovered that the Swissvoice smartphone is the ideal phone that meets all of our grandparents' needs and makes it easier to stay in contact with their loved ones.
We also realised that parents with young children, and persons with special needs, will find this smartphone beneficial.
Our Blindshell mobile phone is available now. The BlindShell Classic is the perfect phone for the visually impaired. The new generation of our BlindShell Classic 2 provides unique hardware, tactile keypad, voice control and loudspeaker, creating the perfect phone for the visually impaired. Watch this space.
While we focus on the aged, we also cater for a fitter generation with our new Astrum smart watches.
We are a family business to assist our country, South Africa, with a simplified phone for seniors and parents of young children, as well as children with special needs. The business will grow and expand through the drive of three individuals who are all qualified in different fields and who bring together the passion to assist senior people and others who are struggling to cope with newly developed smartphones.
Technical specifications...We value honesty, integrity, and support as our business philosophy. Our vision is to provide a much-needed phone that has the unique feature of switching between a normal smartphone and a simplified smartphone. The phone can be set up according to the needs of seniors, young children, and children with special needs in the South African market.
Mother Tina Lubbe and her daughter Retha are passionate about helping the elderly to get more control over their mobile phones by offering only the most-used functionality, in a simplfied manner.
Tina Lubbe
Retha Lubbe
While it is aimed at the elderly and young children, this phone is packed with technology that just works.
Introducing a smartphone specifically designed for seniors – the phone for a generation that values simplicity. Designed with seniors in mind, it combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, making communication a breeze for everyone.
We must stress that simplified does not mean "simple" or "stupid"! This is a very intelligent device and it can be used as a normal Android device. However, it is aimed at those with specific needs.
Easy-to-use smartphone for active seniors, with magnetic charging cable. Easy to switch from normal smartphone to the simplified smartphone. The simplified smartphone for seniors uses a simple slow press on a large touch screen with four different levels of click durations according to your specific needs. Reassuring SOS button: emergency voice call and text message with GPS location is sent to the helper and text messages sent to five additional numbers.
Even a well-known app such as WhatApp can be problematic to use. This smartphone offers four options: text message, video call, voice call, and voice message to enable the use of WhatsApp by older people. In addition, the smartphone offers a text-to-speech option for even more simplicity.
For the visually impaired and hard of hearing, large keys, an extra loud ringer, and voice dialling is standard. Three photo memories are available to call your favourite contacts directly. This phone is M4/T4 hearing aid compatible.
Easy one-handed charging cable for home and away use. Connects easily thanks to a magnetic tip. The smartphone is pre-equipped with a protective film on the display. A protective case can be purchased as an optional extra. Additional apps include WhatsApp, Facebook, while more apps can be downloaded. What is unique to this phone is that you can switch from a simple phone inderface to a standard Android display. Accessories include:
We supply a locally-made two-prong fast charger that will charge the phone to full capacity without overheating or overcharging.
You can use your credit card to purchase online by selecting products below. Should you rather want to pay using a direct deposit (EFT), no credit card is required. [ Contact us to arrange this. ]
Interested in a monthly payment? Below is the estimated cost per month over a period of 12 months. Click the MobiCred logo to apply.
You can now also purchase your phone through Amazon!
Price includes the following: SIM card adapter; A4 laminated instructions on basic functions; and continued support afterwards, ensuring client satisfaction.
What is included in the cost of the phone?
We are not just going to let you pay for the phone and then leave you. Included in the price are the following: SIM card adapter; A4 laminated instructions on basic functions; and continued support afterwards, ensuring client satisfaction.
I know this phone is made to appear simple, but what about standard phone features?
What is great about this phone is that it can switch between "simple" (and we mean this in a respectful way) and standard mode, so that when needed it will look and function exactly the same as most other Android-based phones.
What about other apps?
Because it is an Android-based phone, any current Android app can be installed, just like on any other phone.
Why can I not simply change their current phone to suit my parents' needs?
The design principle of this device is that it makes it easy to use for those whose abilities are decreasing. Loss of sight, hearing, and memory will happen to most of us. Let us help our aged loved ones to live with dignity and not be made to look foolish because advancing technology is becoming out of hand.
We need to replace the battery. Is this possible?
The batteries for most mobile phones are expected to last a number of years. In the event that this phone's battery does not hold a significant charge anymore, the battery can be replaced.
What guarantee do you offer for the device?
A six-month guarantee starts the moment you have purchased the phone.
What accssories are available?
We offer accessories as indicated on the website. Should you require something else contact us.
What do people say about our products?
I was getting worried about my parents and how they misplace their mobile phones. It was getting difficult to reach them. Your solution solved all of their issues and I can relax, knowing they are safe.
Saul Goodman
CEO & Founder
I will not give my daughter a full-blown mobile phone right now, but I still need her to contact me. This device is a lifesaver.
Sara Wilsson
Designer
No more finding my mom's phone cluttered with junk that she does not know how she got it there!
Jena Karlis
Daughter of ageing parents
This was the ideal solution. Thank you very much!
Matt Brandon
Freelancer
My ailing parents insist on living alone. I cannot force them to move in with us, but I can still take care of them.
John Larson
Business owner
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Meyerspark, Pretoria (We deliver to the wider Pretoria area.)
082 345-9291 / 072 436-3708
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