Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 Phone Review

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Interested in the Jitterbug Flip 2 phone? Many seniors use cell phones instead of a medical alert device for safety and security, but they can't do what the Jitterbug Flip 2 can. Check out our review and see why this phone designed for seniors could be perfect for you or a loved one, even if it's not a smart phone.
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0:00 Lively makes cell phones and medical alert systems easy for seniors to use
1:02 Introducing the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 cell phone with Medical Alert capabilities
1:19 Why seniors might want the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 cell phone instead of a smartphone or a medical alert system
2:16 Unboxing the Lively Jitterbug Flip 2
3:10 Charging the Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 cell phone
3:34 Features of the Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 cell phone
5:09 The Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 cell phone has Alexa built-in
5:37 The Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 cell phone has a timer, stopwatch, alarms, and other tools
6:22 Using the Lively Jitterbug Flip 2 cell phone as a medical alert system
6:48 Test of Lively Jitterbug Flip2 Medical Alert capabilities
7:54 How the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 cell phone can help people who can’t talk
8:22 How the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 cell phone can help people who need non-emergency help
8:45 Costs and options of the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 cell phone
10:14 Reasons to choose the Lively Jitterbug Flip2
11:14 Reasons not to choose the Lively Jitterbug Flip2
11:38 Where to get more information about the Lively Jitterbug Flip2 and other Lively products
SeniorLiving.org has previously reviewed some of the family of Lively emergency response devices, which includes a standalone medical alert system and cell phones designed for seniors. In this video, we will be reviewing the Jitterbug Flip2 cell phone, Lively’s newest flip phone. I’ll unbox the phone, test it as a medical alert device, and list the pros, cons, and latest prices. I’ll explain who can benefit from each of these lifesaving products, such as seniors ready for a cell phone designed for their needs.
Jeff Hoyt is SeniorLiving.org’s Editor-in-Chief.
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@martins4788 Жыл бұрын

I found this very helpful. I take care of my parents both 90, and they need new phones, and this might be one of them.

@johnpaulmarkes 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting this phone because I don't like the distraction of a smartphone and just want a basic phone

@SeniorLivingOrg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@bentnickel7487 2 жыл бұрын

Friends find it hard to believe that I want a phone that just makes calls. Ninty nine percent of the time I need to know the time or call someone. One percent of the time, when I need the internet, I'm at home and use my laptop. CVS has these on sale, until Father's Day for $49.99, unlimited text and talk for an additional $20.00 a month. Hell of a deal. Comes in black, red or graphite. I love mine.

@tonycollazorappo Жыл бұрын

That's all I need the cell phone for, I wear a wristwatch for time and use my desktop pc for everything else. I hate apps, lol.

@meribeier8530 Ай бұрын

You did awesome job on this review… very helpful. Thank you. Will be definitely getting this for my 88 yr old Mom!

@shirleygriffin7672 2 жыл бұрын

Late seeing this post. Thanks for sharing this vital information. I have an IPhone, laptop and a tablet, so, I may add this one in thefuture. It would be a nice backup for me.

@SeniorLivingOrg 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@JanetLutjen Жыл бұрын

This phone is much more difficult to use than the regular jitterbug

@rangerdoc1029 3 ай бұрын

My mom couldn't use it either. She prefers her android 4 flip phone

@EvelynBattle-ch5bl 3 ай бұрын

Android phone

@57RickH Жыл бұрын

Good video but a section on the very basic steps to do simple things such as answering a call would be helpful. My Dad, who has just turned 88 and is technology-challenged would appreciate it. I know that info is in the manual but a video would be great too.

@ElaineSimplyEL Жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks! Bless!

@650gringo Жыл бұрын

I want a phone that is just a phone. Simple phone, nothing more. Key pad and speaker. No camera, no apps, no text and no screen. And damn sure no alexa! Just take and make calls, period.

@larryseibold4287 Жыл бұрын

TO minimize bias in the review, i would like to see a bit more minimal (non to low smart) phone and plan comparison for various senior comfort levels like Tello and Mint plans and CAT S22 etc.

@gregcharles7431 Жыл бұрын

Just got one of these because Lively's network changes on January 2 apparently killed Jitterbug 1 Flip phones. They did replace the phone for free (yea!), but it took them nearly three weeks (boo!) They did offer a workaround for emergencies though ... dial 911 from another phone (sigh). Some of the new bells and whistles of this phone, particularly Alexa, appeal to me, but will be useless to my dad, and the overall decline in the user interface makes it very hard for him to do basic things. Specifically, making a call for him used to be: 1.) Open phone, 2) Press YES button for the default Phone Call option, 3) Scroll through the list of speed dials of the five people that realistically are the only people he'll ever call, and 4) Press YES again when highlighting the name he wants. With the new phone, it''s 1) Open phone, 2) Press Ok [sic] button to go to phone, 3) Scroll through menu options to find Contacts, 4) Press Ok again, 5) Scroll through list of contacts , 6) Press Ok again to choose a contact and display the number, 7) Press Ok again to go dial screen, 8) Press Ok again to actually dial (smh). I hope he'll get it, but I'm not really optimistic. There's a Speed Dial option, but apparently it just assigns a number to a particular contact. He could then dial that contact by pressing and holding that single number, but that assumes he remembers which number is for which person. (He won't.) I may need to make a crib sheet and glue it to the phone somehow. I could also set up Alexa for him, and then he'd just have to go into Ask Alexa, instead of Phone, and say "Alexa, ask Lively to call Greg". Yeah, shaking my head again.

@anthonyhsu9146 Жыл бұрын

Is the Flip2 able to receive and read texts in other languages with Unicode characters, e.g. Chinese? (I realize it cannot send messages in other languages but was hoping it could at least a receive them)

@ethelperry4529 6 ай бұрын

👍 Thanks 🥰

@sunnyboy4553 Жыл бұрын

What if you don't want Alexa??? Sounded good until you mentioned Alexa, it records everuthing you say. Big violation of privacy. Is there a Jitterbug that DOESN'T have Alexa??

@barbz8632 2 жыл бұрын

How do you text on the Jitterbug Flip 2 phone? Any chance a full keyboard appears on the screen instead of the phone pad that takes extra work? My Mom is 98 and computer savvy but texting on her current phone is next to impossible and wanted something that is more user friendly. I have had her use my iphone but that is not up her alley either. Thanks for any direction.

@SeniorLivingOrg 2 жыл бұрын

Jitterbug has multiple flip phone models. Some are full keyboards. The one featured in this video does not.

@Deenin3Languages Жыл бұрын

Does this only operate in USA? How many languages does it come with?

@nikimethadonefreeiam1800 Жыл бұрын

Tyvm

@Andie- Жыл бұрын

Do they add another $30 of taxes and various fees to your bill every month like other companies do?

@johnpaulmarkes Жыл бұрын

I've been paying about $10 of extra fees and charges on top of my $20 plan

@bentnickel7487 Жыл бұрын

My account cost $14.99 per month. I get 300 minutes per month of talk and text. I use about 100 minutes every 30 days.

@paulrainwater7727 Жыл бұрын

Is this phone compatible with Twigby wireless?

@dsantostv3711 Жыл бұрын

How to reset this phone to factory settings?

@psycoastro Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if this phone can get Google Maps on it?

@rajeshwarsinha2550 Жыл бұрын

Goo for me but How much cost ?

@treniaclark5732 6 ай бұрын

I wanted to know how to delete the call history number that is displayed on a friend's phone. She has 16 missed calls.

@carmenhall9079 Жыл бұрын

This was informative but when I purchased this for my sight handicapped sister I was told she didn’t need internet. Now to have the Alexa call feature work I have to have an Amazon account. I order from Amazon and am pretty sure I have an account but can’t get a response when I send them the requested 3 digit code. So I quest what I need is help setting up the phone. I see no responses recently to this video, I’m just wandering where to go for help, Amazon says call Lively, lively says call Amazon so I’m just sitting on this phone since before Christmas!

@jessicapackwood8000 7 ай бұрын

This phone is absolutely the worst and is misleading when they advertise. You cannot just use Alexa to make a call and someone must have an Amazon account. You have to say “Alexa, ask Lively to call (Bob). The phone will then ask 2 questions that you must answer yes to before it actually even places the call. ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. So sorry you were suckered into this piece of garbage after they disabled the Jitterbug flip 1

@joniroylance8729 Жыл бұрын

Does it show where the accesability button is? Could you show the screen up close to see what’s there?

@rickibaron4816 Жыл бұрын

I believe you are mistaken about the Jitterbug 2 flip. There is no Jitterbug 2 flip that has a full keyboard, it is only on there smart phone. I have one of these phones and with the other fees they take on it cost just over $30.00 per month.

@sarahdee374 Жыл бұрын

After reading the comments I'm confused. I need to get rid of my 3G phone and want something simple. I saw online that this is 4G, is that correct? and I want GPS. I'm super directionally challenged (lol).Can I ask Alexa to navigate to a specific address?

@donnysath9084 Жыл бұрын

Base on my ignorance, I think you need to be connected to the internet to have this feature.

@sarahdee374 Жыл бұрын

@@donnysath9084 That makes sense. The reason I'm asking is I saw a reviewer stating some "dumb" phones have GPS capability. But now that I'm looking seriously I can't locate any. I just want to make and receive calls, take an occasional picture, and add GPS to my repertoire if possible. I don't text, I find it just too immediate and demanding.

@donnysath9084 Жыл бұрын

@@sarahdee374 You might consider Jitterbug3. Price of service about same but have access to the internet and GPS voice command. If you want to get into youtube just say KZfaq. I've been thinking about getting one myself.

@rangerdoc1029 3 ай бұрын

Apparently there's no way to factory reset tbe phone to wipe your data.

@margiegonzalez4666 11 ай бұрын

How do i add an app

@tonimolik6732 Жыл бұрын

Main menu disappears from screen outdoors. Can't get an answer from customer support.

@SeniorLivingOrg Жыл бұрын

We're sorry your having a negative experience, but thank you for sharing it with the channel. It helps everyone make a more informed decision.

@milkdud3618 7 ай бұрын

You cant put a password on the phone for security. Major problem

@elpilonvideo Жыл бұрын

lively flip phone giving me error message please wait while we setup your device

@SeniorLivingOrg Жыл бұрын

Is it an original Jitterbug Flip? If so, watch kzfaq.infoIr2u-rQQR44

@rondastuart5077 8 ай бұрын

I need to know how to turn off the airplane mode

@SeniorLivingOrg 8 ай бұрын

We found this: www.justanswer.com/cell-phones/aykpm-trying-turn-off-airplane-mode-jitterbug.html

@alicesyphers2295 Жыл бұрын

You don't mention how to turn the text and missed calls lights off.. I hate it..

@johnpaulmarkes Жыл бұрын

Well it will turn off if you check all notifications but would be nice to be able to disable

@PhearaXT Жыл бұрын

Does this phone use 4g network?

@SeniorLivingOrg Жыл бұрын

Yes. The 3g network has been shut down, but this phone still works. Watch kzfaq.infoIr2u-rQQR44

@kallasusort2986 2 жыл бұрын

I want a phone that is NOT 5G - I thought Jitterbug would be great - now I know not for me. I also use my phone for driving instructions - to find business in nearby towns. Doesn't sound like it has that feature. I also use my home computer for email and searching the web for all.

@cartqueen6114 Жыл бұрын

why not 5g? its faster than 4g

@sunnyboy4553 Жыл бұрын

@@cartqueen6114 Search "Dangers of 5G' NO studies on health effects, even worms move away from these cell towers.

@Laxplayer12369 Ай бұрын

3:48 he revealed his phone number

@cosmicjerry Жыл бұрын

🎅 ☎️ I need a new phone.

@JanetLutjen Жыл бұрын

I ca.n not pair to my car with this phone

@hijodeadam 3 ай бұрын

how does it work? looking for how to

@kirawalker5098 8 ай бұрын

Terrible service & customer care!! This service doesn’t work in VT, & the customer service is terrible!!! Do not waste your parents money!

@lukepynhon Жыл бұрын

I don't like the way this boomer talks with customer service

@lindachristian5143 Жыл бұрын

This is the worse flip phone ever made. Its a joke saying its for seniors and so easy to use. It has so many steps to just try to call or erase voice mails.

@northwestprof60 4 ай бұрын

These phones are POS. Period. Volume bar is placed where the owner WILL inadvertently turn it up, down or silent!!! Second, my phone is losing features over time, and now it won't ring half the time. There are CHEAPLY made, and NOT worth buying, esp. for seniors. They are junk

@ConcernedCitizen108 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you mean we’ll, but you have complicated this phone so much that it’s impossible to understand how to use. You’re insulting your audience. I thought you were here to help. Because of your rambling and confusing dialogue, I once can’t have a mobile phone.

@kathym6603 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. I didn't watch yet. I suspect you are right.

@lindachristian5143 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

@alfredcaleyfromwickedness2now Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ Is Our Only Living God and the Only way to get to Heaven is through Him. He gave His life for us, at lest we can do is take the time to find out why He would do that for us. He loves us, and only ask to believe in Him, and turn away from the sinful ways. We all sin weather wishing someone died or actually killing them, it is the same in Gods eyes. He loves us and will help us change our ways just by asking. He is coming real soon for his followers, Please don’t be left here for the wrath to come upon the wickedness of this world. Just look around. He died for our sins, He lived a sinless life and we killed Him, buried Him and He rose up on the third day them ascended to heaven

@3ggshe11s Жыл бұрын

What does this have to do with a phone?

@humble3417 Жыл бұрын

Alfred Caley From Wickedness to Now, just stop with the posts that have nothing to do with the jitterbug phone. Take religious posts to a religious site, where you shall find others interested in the same information as you !!