# Digital Quality Time Platforms Grandy Was Designed to Connect Grandkids and Their Grandparents By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandy References: [romper](https://www.romper.com/p/8-apps-for-grandparents-to-stay-in-touch-with-their-grandkids-22861317) & [grandy](https://www.grandy.com/) Grandy is a platform designed to bring grandparents and grandchildren together. The platform offers a simple solution to connecting with loved ones and provides easy-to-follow instructions. To use Grandy, an adult simply creates a profile and sends signup links to grandparents and grandchildren who plan to use the platform. Once the account is set up, grandparents and grandkids are invited to schedule [virtual one-on-one time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playda). The platform is equipped with games such as virtual connect the dots, video chat features, and [reading devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli) that allow grandparents and their loved ones to connect despite the distance. Grandy offers [one-on-one customer support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravico) to anyone who is having trouble with the program and plans to launch an updated platform this year. Image Credit: Getty Images ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Family Connection:** The trend of platforms like Grandy is focused on making family connections easier to maintain digitally, and developing a new one that seamlessly integrates all family members could prove disruptive. - **Gamification of Virtual Interaction:** Gamification of virtual interactions can be a disruptive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their customer outreach. - **One-on-one Customer Support:** Offering personalized customer support can be an innovative way to differentiate businesses in an ever-expanding digital landscape. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Developing virtual platforms that allow doctors and their patients to connect all while maintaining proper safety protocols will be a disruptive innovation opportunity within healthcare. - **Education:** The trend of virtual interaction can be leveraged to reshape how education is delivered. - **Retail:** Gamification of virtual interactions can create new revenue streams and offer engaging, interactive content that fuel customer loyalty within the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elder-Focused Virtual Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandpad-grandie.md) - [AI Boomer Mentor Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eldera.md) - [Wellness-Focused TV Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jubileetv.md) - [Virtual Table Top Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinytable.md) - [Cognitive Play Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddlr.md) - [Parent-Child Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parentsider.md) - [Elderly-Friendly Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elderly-friendly-gaming-subscription.md) - [Digital Legacy Storybooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autobiographer.md) - [Executive Access Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravico.md)