Tether Launcher replaces the Android home screen with a calm, distraction-free interface for your loved one, whether that's an aging parent, a child, or anyone who deserves a simpler phone experience.
Tether Launcher is designed to be invisible to the person using it. It just works, while giving caregivers a complete set of tools to keep their loved ones safe and connected.
Large tiles, familiar layout, no clutter. The launcher puts the right things within reach and nothing else, whether they're 8 or 80.
Manage your loved one's device remotely. Every change syncs in seconds with no tech support required.
No technical knowledge needed. Tether pairs two devices with a simple code.
Every configuration update is delivered to the launcher in real time. No app restarts, no waiting.
Edits to apps, contacts, and destinations sync instantly.
Updates appear instantly on the right tab.
A large emergency button is built into the contacts screen. When activated, a full-screen countdown starts and the call is placed automatically - while every paired caregiver is alerted the moment the button is pressed.
Every editor includes a live preview that shows exactly how changes will look on their launcher. When your loved one calls with a question, you can pull up the same screen they're looking at and walk them through it step by step.
Name it, pick times, and preview exactly what they'll see before you save. Every reminder can optionally require a tap to confirm, and escalate to you if it's missed.
One tap from your device, a loud alarm on theirs, and a full-screen button they can actually see. Works when they've silenced ringers. Works in Do Not Disturb. A 10-minute safety cap stops the ring automatically if no one taps Found it.
See what the launcher looks like for your loved one and what the manager looks like for you.
The Launcher is always free for the person using it. Any number of caregivers can pair with the same device; each caregiver has their own account and chooses their own plan.
Everything one caregiver needs for one device.
Everything in Free, plus the features most families need.
Billed monthly through Google Play. Cancel anytime; premium stays active until the end of the billing period.
The person using the Launcher never sees a paywall and never needs to sign up for anything.
No, and this matters to us. Tether shows no location tracking, no browsing history, no call logs. Caregivers manage the home screen and get safety alerts. The person using the launcher can see every paired caregiver in their settings and remove any of them at any time.
Yes. Tether is a launcher for the Android phone they already own: install it, set it as the home screen, and their apps, contacts, and phone number stay exactly where they were. No factory reset, no new phone to learn. The caregiver app runs on Android too.
Distance is the point. Everything works remotely over the internet: edit their home screen, set reminders, send messages, and get safety alerts from anywhere. Changes appear on their phone within seconds.
Yes. Any number of caregivers can pair with the same phone, and everyone sees the same setup. Each caregiver signs in with their own account and chooses their own plan, so premium features unlock for the caregiver who subscribes.
Yes. The launcher is free forever for the person using it, and their phone keeps working exactly the same if a caregiver subscription lapses. Premium only unlocks caregiver-side features. Nothing on their phone ever sits behind a paywall.
Free to download. Launcher is always free for your loved one. Premium caregiver features are $3.99/month - cancel anytime.