Nonni.ai is an AI-powered service that makes daily wellness check-in calls to elderly parents and loved ones. Our AI companion calls at scheduled times, has natural conversations, and sends you detailed reports about their well-being.

How do daily check-in calls work?

You schedule preferred call times, and our AI makes friendly phone calls to your loved one. The AI has a natural conversation about their day, health, and mood, then sends you a summary with any concerns detected.

Is Nonni.ai suitable for seniors with memory issues?

Yes! Nonni.ai is designed to be patient, gentle, and easy to understand. Our AI adapts to each individual's communication style and can work well with seniors experiencing mild cognitive decline.

What languages does Nonni.ai support?

Nonni.ai currently supports English with plans to add more languages. The AI can understand various accents and speaks clearly for better comprehension.

Does my parent need a smartphone?

No. Mary calls any regular phone, landline or mobile. There is nothing to download or set up at your parent's end. They simply answer the phone.

What happens if my parent does not answer?

Mary tries again after an interval that you can set. If your parent still does not answer after the retries, you receive an alert so that you can check on them yourself. Mary cannot send anyone to the home, so for any real concern please call your parent, a neighbour or, in an emergency, 000.

Can I choose the time of the call?

Yes. You set the time of day and the days of the week when you add your parent, and you can add more than one call time or change the schedule later from your dashboard. You can also pause calls, for example during a holiday or a hospital stay.

Are the calls recorded?

Yes. Calls are recorded and transcribed so that the family can review them. They are visible only to you and the family members you invite. Recordings and transcripts are kept for 12 months by default, you can ask for deletion at any time, and everything is removed when you close your account. Data is stored encrypted in Australia.

Can my parent opt out?

Yes, and we encourage you to talk with your parent before you start. If your parent tells Mary they do not want the calls, or asks you to stop, you can pause or stop the calls at any time. The service is meant to be welcomed, not imposed.

A guide for families

How to keep an eye on a parent who lives alone

You cannot be there every day, and you do not want to hover. Most families end up combining a few simple things. This page walks through the realistic options, where a daily AI check-in call fits, what a call is actually like, and what it costs, so you can decide what suits your parent.

The options families use

None of these is the single right answer. Each covers a different gap.

Calling yourself

Nothing beats a call from a son or daughter. The difficulty is consistency. Work, time zones and tiredness mean the call slips, and a missed day can leave you wondering. Many families find that a daily call is hard to sustain for years.

Neighbours and friends

A neighbour who knows your parent is valuable, especially in a crisis. It works best as a back-up, because it depends on goodwill and on both people being home and noticing.

Personal alarms

A pendant or wall button lets your parent call for help after a fall or in an emergency. It only helps if your parent wears it and presses it. It does not tell you about a slow decline, poor sleep or a low mood.

Sensor systems

Motion, door and bed sensors can show that a home is active. They can raise a flag when something stops. They need installation and a home network, and they show activity rather than how your parent is feeling.

Call services

A scheduled call, made by a volunteer, a paid person or an AI companion, checks in on a regular rhythm. Human services offer warmth but are limited by hours and cost. AI services offer a consistent daily rhythm at a lower price.

If your parent is at risk of falls, an alarm is worth having. If you want to know how they are going day to day, a regular conversation is what fills that gap.

Where a daily AI check-in call fits

A daily AI check-in call is a short phone conversation at a time you choose. It covers what a pendant and a sensor cannot: how your parent sounds, whether they ate, whether they slept, whether they took their medication, and whether they sound lonely or confused.

It works best alongside the other pieces. You still call. A neighbour still pops in. An alarm still covers emergencies. The daily call gives you a steady stream of small signals so that a change shows up early, rather than all at once.

What a Mary call is like

Mary is the companion who makes the calls. Here is what your parent experiences.

A short, natural conversation

Mary rings at the agreed time and chats about the day, in the way a friendly neighbour might. Calls are usually between 5 and 15 minutes, and Mary follows your parent's pace.

Any phone will do

Mary calls a landline or a mobile. There is no app, no smartphone, no tablet and no internet needed at your parent's end. They answer the phone.

Their language

Mary can talk in English, Italian and a number of other languages, so your parent can chat in the one they are most comfortable with.

Gentle, not clinical

There is no quiz and no script read out. Mary listens for things like mood, sleep, appetite and routine as part of an ordinary conversation.

What the family sees

After each call you receive a short update, and your dashboard builds a picture over time.

A short summary of the call with the overall mood and any highlights.
A gentle alert by SMS or email if something sounds off, for example a low mood, a missed meal or confusion.
A trend view over weeks, so you can see change rather than a single day.
Recordings and transcripts in your dashboard, and you can invite siblings or carers to see updates too.

What it costs

Pricing is simple and there is no lock-in.

A$39.95 per month

for daily calls

A 14 day free trial, with no credit card needed to start.
Cancel at any time in Settings. There are no contracts or cancellation fees.
No equipment to buy or install.

Start the 14 day trial

What it is not

Mary is a companion check-in service. She is not an emergency service and she is not a replacement for a personal alarm. She cannot send help to the door.

She supplements your contact with your parent. She does not replace your calls, your visits or the people who care for them. We suggest you talk with your parent about the calls before you begin, so it feels like a welcome addition and not surveillance.

In an emergency, always call 000.

Common questions

Keep reading

Work for an aged care provider? Structured welfare-check calling for residents and clients is covered here: Welfare check calls for aged care providers (https://careplans.ai/welfare-check-calls)