Phones & tablets
iPhone or Android. Texting, Face ID, the camera, and the handful of settings that actually matter.
Tech help for seniors and aging parents in Orange County, California
Kind, patient tech help for seniors.
Patient, one on one help at the kitchen table, for you or your parent, until a phone, tablet, or computer finally makes sense. No rushing. No jargon. No talking down to anyone.
Right in your home Same person every visit You keep written notes
Who comes to your door
You'll always work with Kiran
Not a rotating list of technicians. The same person every single visit, so you never have to explain yourself twice, and so you always know exactly who is knocking.
I started Teach Me Tech because of my own dad. He taught me that staying close to the people you love matters more than almost anything, and I watched technology quietly get in the way of that for him. Now I bring that same patience to Orange County families, one visit at a time.
- Rated 5.0 stars on Google by the Orange County families I have helped.
- Same-day replies. Call and I answer the phone myself. Write, and you'll hear back the same day, usually within a couple of hours.
How it works
Getting help is simple
Call or email us
Tell us what's giving you trouble, whether it's one thing or a whole list. We listen, then find a time that suits you.
We come to you
Right at your kitchen table, on your own devices, at your pace. No need to go anywhere or bring anything in.
You learn, and keep the notes
We go at your pace and write everything down in large, plain English, so you're never stuck the next time.
What we help with
From "how do I text back?" to "is this email a scam?"
Whatever's been nagging at you, we've almost certainly helped someone with it before. A few of the things people ask us about:
Video calls with family
See the grandkids on FaceTime, Zoom, or WhatsApp. Set it up once, with written steps to keep.
Staying safe online
Spot scam calls, texts, and emails before they get you. Strong passwords you can actually remember.
Everyday apps
Venmo, ride apps, online shopping, email, each with a cheat sheet you keep right by the phone.
Smart home & TV
Speakers, cameras, thermostats, and streaming, set up so they're genuinely simple to use.
Photos & clean-up
Find your photos, free up space, and clear out the clutter and pop-ups that pile up over time.
New
TV mounting and home setup
We install it, then show you how to use it. TV mounting from $179, video doorbells from $199, cameras from $149, with the price confirmed by phone before anyone comes.
Free
Free printable guides
Large print, one or two pages each, no sign up. A family code word card for fake emergency calls, a four sign scam checklist, a logins and passwords sheet, and a phone and computer safety checklist.
The part people love most
You keep a guide, written for your exact phone
Nobody remembers every step, especially for the app you only use once a month. So after each visit, we leave you a printed, large-text guide made for your device, with screenshots and plain words.
We also prepare a personalized binder, organized by task, with detailed step-by-step instructions built around your specific needs, and we add to it as you learn.
When you forget a step next week (we all do), the answer is sitting right there by the phone.
A real example
- "How to reply to just one person in a family group text"
- "Sending money on Venmo, step by step"
- "Setting your photo so family knows it's you calling"
Organized by task, in a binder you add to as you learn.
Learning alongside neighbors? We also run small group tech classes at senior centers, clubhouses, and community rooms across Orange County.
For sons & daughters
You can't always be there. We can.
Tried helping your parents from afar? Did they forget how to turn up the volume on their phone, or how to turn on the camera? Kiran becomes the patient, local person they can call instead. Same person every visit, so your parent isn't starting over with a stranger each time.
We treat your parents the way we'd want someone to treat ours. Ask, and I'll email you after every visit with exactly what we covered, so you're never left guessing from three states away.
More than tech
Company and conversation, too
Some of our visits are simply about connection: a cup of coffee, good conversation, a hand with photos, or a video call to family. A friendly, familiar visit, from someone who happens to be wonderful with a phone too.
In their words
Neighbors we've helped
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
"I never thought I'd be able to use an iPhone. Now I text my grandkids every day. Kiran was so patient with me."
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
"They helped my dad learn Zoom and set up his email. I don't have to troubleshoot everything from two hours away anymore."
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
"Very kind and professional. They explained everything slowly and clearly. I actually enjoy using my tablet now."
Where we work
Proudly serving Orange County
We visit homes across the county. A few of the communities we serve:
- Irvine
- Anaheim
- Costa Mesa
- Fullerton
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Tustin
- Orange
- Huntington Beach
- Lake Forest
- Laguna Woods
- & nearby
Common questions
A few things people ask us
I don't know what's wrong, I just know something isn't working. Is that OK?
More than OK, that's most of our calls. Tell us what's giving you trouble, whether it's one small thing or a whole list, and we'll sort out where to start together.
What actually happens during a first visit?
You call or email and tell us what's going on, we find a time that works, and then we come to your kitchen table (or hop on the phone) and go step by step at your pace. You keep written notes from everything we cover.
How is this different from taking my device to a store?
No counter, no line, and no rushed five-minute fix. We come to you, focus on you alone, explain things without jargon, and never push a gadget or upgrade you don't need.
Do you only help with phones, or other things too?
Phones and tablets are a big part of it, but we also help with video calls, online safety, everyday apps like Venmo, smart home and TV setup, and cleaning up photos and clutter.
How much does it cost?
You pay for the time. There are no memberships and no monthly plans, and I tell you a straight number on the phone before I come. TV mounting and other home setup jobs have set starting prices. More on cost.
Is it safe to let someone I do not know into my home?
It is a fair question, and you should ask it of anyone. Good signs are that they talk with you or your family first, tell you the price before they come, explain what they are doing as they do it, and never ask for gift cards, wire transfers or access to your accounts that you did not expect. That is how I work, and you are welcome to include a family member in the first call. More on staying safe.
Ready when you are
Let's take the stress out of it
Call or email, tell us what's giving you trouble, and we'll take it from there. No pressure, and no obligation.
(949) 994-2407