Robot Vacs, Better Cell Plans & the Magic of Screen Sharing

Care Tech and Tips

Summary:

In this episode, Barry and Bobby dive deep into three hot topics: robot vacuums that don’t suck (or, rather, do), cellular plans that make financial and practical sense for caregivers and loved ones, and remote screen sharing tools that can save hours of phone-based tech support. Plus, Barry drops a crisp iPhone tip that can instantly improve call quality, especially for family members with sketchy reception.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Smoky South Carolina skies: Wildfires close to home

• 00:50 – Listener Q: Best robot vacuums for caregivers and seniors

• 02:15 – Top 5 robot vacuum picks + features for ease of use

• 07:21 – Key buying advice for robot vacuums

• 07:30 – Barry’s deep dive: Budget-friendly MVNO cell plans

• 08:41 – Big 3 vs. the rest: Understanding MVNOs

• 10:17 – Mint Mobile, Spectrum Mobile, Google Fi, Cricket Wireless

• 19:06 – Free trials & eSIM tips for testing coverage

• 21:46 – Hidden pitfalls: smartwatches & plan compatibility

• 23:29 – Bobby’s screen sharing survival guide

• 26:14 – AnyDesk vs TeamViewer and remote access tips

• 31:11 – FaceTime Audio: Barry’s sneaky-good iPhone hack

• 34:15 – Making FaceTime Audio the default for key contacts

• 36:09 – Bobby’s hotel insight and Google vs. Apple Maps on road trips

• 37:57 – Wrap-up & global shout-outs

Key Topics:

• Choosing robot vacuums with ease-of-use in mind

• MVNO carriers: pros, cons, and who they’re right for

• Using eSIMs to test new cell providers

• Screen sharing tools (TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop)

• FaceTime Audio for crystal-clear calls

• Navigating with Apple Maps vs Google Maps on road trips

• Listener engagement & geographic shout-outs

Resources:

Find our detailed info and resources for this episode on the shownotes page at: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-ep14