The Smarter Service

The Smarter Service The Smarter Service is a provider of personalized technology concierge services for older adults, senior living communities, and active adult communities.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

06/23/2026

🚨 Clicked a suspicious link? Don’t panic.

It happens more often than people think, and what you do next matters far more than the click itself.

In recognition of Internet Safety Month, our Tech Guru Richie is sharing five important steps to take if you think you’ve fallen for a phishing email, scam text, or suspicious website.

In this quick video, you’ll learn:

✔ When to disconnect your device
✔ Why you should run a security scan immediately
✔ How to protect your passwords and accounts
✔ What to do if financial information was exposed
✔ Where to report scams and get help

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every day, but a mistake doesn’t have to turn into a disaster. Taking the right steps quickly can help protect your information and give you peace of mind.

🎥 Watch Abbie’s tips below, and if you need help navigating a scam, suspicious message, or online security concern, The Smarter Service is here to help!

Happy Father's Day! To the men who taught us how to ride a bike, change a tire, fix a leaky faucet, and hold the flashli...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! To the men who taught us how to ride a bike, change a tire, fix a leaky faucet, and hold the flashlight exactly right while they worked under the hood, thank you!

Dads and Grandpas have always been the ultimate problem solvers. So if the roles have reversed a bit, and you now find yourself asking the grandkids (or us!) how to fix your iPad or reset your Wi-Fi, don't worry you've earned the break! 😉

Wishing a wonderful, relaxing Father's Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our Smarter Service family!

Today commemorates June 19, 1865; the day the final enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of the...
06/19/2026

Today commemorates June 19, 1865; the day the final enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's history. Because this day wasn't in many of our history books growing up, today is a wonderful opportunity to use our technology to learn something new!

Your Friday Tech Activity:
Open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet and use the microphone to search: "The History of Juneteenth." There are incredible, short documentaries that beautifully explain the history and celebrations behind this important day.

Let's keep learning and growing together. Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚

06/17/2026

Consumer health tech is broken. The average family caregiver juggles a dozen unconnected health apps, resulting in digital exhaustion. Kiumars Haziq of MOBI Technologies, joins us to discuss how unifying health monitors into a single, simple ecosystem can reduce tech anxiety, support aging in place, and return the focus to caregiving.

Tech Smarter airs on Wednesday from The Smarter Service profile page at 12et/9am pt. Join us and bring your questions.

06/17/2026

👔 Father’s Day is coming up, and let’s be honest, Dad probably doesn’t need another tie.

If you’re looking for a gift that’s practical, useful, and might even save him some frustration, technology can be a great option, especially when it’s something he’ll actually use.

In this quick video, our Tech Guru Abbie Richie shares five tech gift ideas dads and granddads will appreciate, including:

✔ Bluetooth trackers for keys, wallets, and other essentials
✔ Rechargeable smart flashlights for projects around the house
✔ Biometric safes for valuables and important documents
✔ Portable power stations for travel, camping, and emergencies
✔ A Tech Concierge to help set it all up

Because sometimes the best gift isn’t the gadget itself. It’s helping someone get the most out of it.

🎥 Watch Abbie’s recommendations below, and if Dad needs help setting up his new tech, The Smarter Service is here to help.

Happy Flag Day! For many of us, standing up beside our wooden school desks, placing our right hand over our heart, and r...
06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! For many of us, standing up beside our wooden school desks, placing our right hand over our heart, and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance is one of our earliest childhood memories.

Today, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes and the history, freedom, and unity it represents. Let us know in the comments: Are you flying a flag on your front porch or in your garden today? 🏡🇺🇸

Are your favorite apps buried on page three of your phone? Bring them to the front!Customizing your Home Screen is incre...
06/11/2026

Are your favorite apps buried on page three of your phone? Bring them to the front!

Customizing your Home Screen is incredibly easy:
👆 PRESS: Gently press and hold the app you want to move.
↔️ DRAG: While holding down, slide your finger to move the app across the screen.
🖐️ DROP: Let go when it's in the perfect spot!

Pro-Tip: Make sure your Phone, Messages, and Camera are right on the first page so you never have to search for them again.
Give it a try today! ✨

Today, calling a friend just means tapping their face on a screen. But remember the intense focus required to use a Rota...
06/09/2026

Today, calling a friend just means tapping their face on a screen. But remember the intense focus required to use a Rotary Phone?

You put your finger in the hole, pulled the dial all the way to the metal stopper, and let go. Whirrrrr-click-click-click. The absolute worst part? Getting all the way to the 6th digit of a phone number, your finger slips, and you have to hang up and start all over again! And heaven help you if you had a friend with a lot of 8s, 9s, and 0s in their number!

We want to know:
What color was the rotary phone hanging on the wall in your childhood kitchen?

Ever struggled to read the tiny, microscopic print on a medicine bottle? You don't need to hunt down a magnifying glass!...
06/04/2026

Ever struggled to read the tiny, microscopic print on a medicine bottle? You don't need to hunt down a magnifying glass!
Turn your smartphone into a digital magnifying glass instead.

The Tech Tip: Look for the Magnifier app on your phone (it is already built into iPhones, and you can easily download one on an Android!).

Simply point your camera at the text, use the slider to zoom in nice and big, and read comfortably. It’s perfect for:
💊 Prescription bottles
🧾 Long receipts
📖 The fine print on mail and bills

Have you ever used this feature? Let us know below! 👇

06/03/2026

Join us on Tech Smarter as we explore how digital tools can ease the friction in difficult caregiving conversations. Expert Carrie Aalberts shares how to leverage AI, sensors, and ambient tech to preserve dignity while ensuring safety. Learn to bridge the digital divide and transform caregiving through a joy-centered, tech-enabled approach.

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