We hear this all the time.
But staying connected is more than a phone
call. Here's
why families choose Howdy.
You send "Are you okay?" at 9am. They see it at 3pm. They mean to reply. They forget. Now you're worried all day for nothing.
→ Howdy: one button. Done.Each call is 20 minutes. You love them, but you've already got a full day. And sometimes they feel bad for "bothering" you.
→ Howdy: 3 seconds. Peace of mind.They're your parents, not suspects. Cameras feel invasive. They lose their sense of independence — the very thing you're trying to protect.
→ Howdy: their choice. Their dignity.Traditional services cost $30–55/month, require a pendant and base station, and charge extra for fall detection. Howdy uses the phone they already have — with more features built in.
| Howdy | Lifeline | LifeAssure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $9.99 | $30–59 | $35–55 |
| Hardware needed | Their phone | Pendant + base | Pendant + base |
| Fall detection | ✓ Included | +$10–15/mo | +$10/mo |
| Smoke alarm detection | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Daily check-ins | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Med reminders | ✓ Included | Add-on | ✗ |
| AI smart timing | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Apple Watch | ✓ Optional | ✗ | ✗ |
| Privacy | Family only | Call center | Call center |
| Contract | None | Monthly | Monthly |
Pricing as of 2025. Howdy is not a replacement for emergency services.
No hardware. No technician. No waiting.
