Getting Ready for Mother's Day: Connect with Grandma Using ViewClix

•   April 23, 2026
•  ViewClix tips 

Mother’s Day is an excellent time to make sure Grandma feels included and remembered, especially if she lives far away. If she already has a ViewClix Smart Frame, you have several tools available to make the day special.

By preparing a few things in advance, you can ensure she has a great experience on Sunday. Here is a practical guide to setting up your family’s photos, videos, and calls.

1. Update the Photo Display

A digital frame is only as good as its newest pictures. Take some time before Mother's Day to refresh the images she sees on her screen.

• Gather recent memories: Look through your phone for photos from the last few months. Include everyday moments, not just major holidays.
• Coordinate with relatives: Ask siblings or cousins to upload their recent photos directly to her frame so she gets a variety of updates.
• Add captions to photos to give Grandma a reference on who is in the photos and where. 

2. Record Special Video Messages

Adding video messages provides a personal touch that photos alone cannot capture.

• Keep it short and clear: Have family members record brief, 30-to-60-second video greetings.
• Speak up: Remind everyone to speak clearly and face the camera so Grandma can easily hear and see them.
• Upload in advance: Load these videos to her ViewClix frame and schedule the Video Playlist to automatically play for her on the big day. 

3. Organize a Group Family Call

Coordinating a time for everyone to talk can be difficult, but planning ahead makes it manageable.

• No scheduling, special links, or passcodes are required. Just let family know what time to join the call.
• Make sure everyone has access: If your have relatives who haven't used the app recently, ask them to log in. If they don't have a login yet, add them to the Share List so they can create their ViewClix password. 

4. Host a Photochat Session

Instead of a standard video call, use the Photochat feature on Mother's Day to look at pictures together while you talk.

• Guide the conversation: Use the new photos you uploaded as conversation starters.
• Share the stories: As you display each picture on her frame, explain where you were, who is in the photo, and what you were doing.
• Keep her engaged: This feature gives the call structure and provides visual context, which can be very helpful and engaging for older adults.

Taking a few minutes now to upload new content and schedule your calls will make Mother's Day run smoothly. It is a straightforward process that will yield a highly rewarding day for Grandma and the rest of the family.

Make Mother's Day special this year with a ViewClix Smart Frame! Order today and get set up before the big day: https://viewclix.com/shop