iPhone Basics for Seniors: Setting Up Your New iPhone

[@shortclipwriter]

This is my second day with an iPhone 15. I switched from an Android Pixel 4a. It was difficult setting it up while working with a carrier tech telling me which icons to tap. I would have understood what I was doing if I had seen this video first. I found your video using a random KZbin search. Not to complain about other videos, but they seemed to talk faster than my ability to keep pace with their instructions. They reminded me of watching a magician when I was a kid. I saw the magic results, but I did not see clearly how they did their magic. Thank you for an easy to understand video. . .

[@RichBowlin]

You're very welcome. I've had many friends switch from Android to an IPhone. There's a learning curve for sure. Android phones are great, but I've never met anyone who regretted the switch once they got the hang of the iPhone. I have a bunch of videos on how to use the iPhone. I hope they help you out. Thanks so much for watching!

[@shortclipwriter]

The videos have been very helpful - Thank you.@@RichBowlin

[@k1ngprod]

Chicken.

[@DavidCEvans-z9c]

I am a longtime user of Samsung Galaxy phones. I have just purchased my 1st Apple I16 Pro Max. Thank you for your videos on setting up. It is overwhelming to listen to young people rush through Iphone setup, etc.!

[@swimfit57]

Great tips I got a IPhone 14 , I don’t need the latest and greatest

[@RichBowlin]

I used to keep my iPhone for years too! But now that I make these videos, I'm spending money non-stop on iPhones and iPads. Ha! Thanks so much for watching!

[@k1ngprod]

Ha!

[@bobtopley2910]

I'm 87 and I'm receiving my refurbished iPhone 12 tomorrow. I like your videos and the way you explain the iPhone without over doing it. I previously had a cell phone just for emergencies and I know I will make better use of my iPhone 12.

[@jockaud]

Hi Rich, please make a video on how to make a shortcut for calling a specific number in FaceTime for iOS 17.

[@danielkern1110]

I love the way you did this video now I’m not now I know how to set up my new iPhone when I get a new one. Thank you for making this video. I do appreciate I hope you have a great time making a new video in the future, I just wanna say thank you for making this video. Can’t wait to see your next video.

[@RichBowlin]

You’re welcome 😊

[@hermanrombouts276]

Thanks Rich.I have cleaned up my Home Screen Which was very much needed ,as I have a lot of Apps.I am watching all of your tutorials in due time.I just purchased the iPhone 16 Pro Max.I also got an MacBook Air M3 .and a few more.This will keep me busy for some time.I enjoy your very well explained tutorials in a intelligent matter which is easy for me to understand. Thank you. Herman Rombouts🇨🇦

[@RichBowlin]

Glad to help. The MacBook Air M3 looks so nice. I have an M2 Air and I can't believe how powerful it is. I've not been able to bottleneck it in day-to-day use. I think you'll really enjoy your new batch of Apple gear.

[@judyfay6318]

Thank you so much Rich., your so easy to follow, brilliant teaching. Judy UK

[@eciesz]

Sir, thank you for making a video like this for my 81-year-old father who got his first smart phone ever. He’s not using it because he feels so overwhelmed. The man can rewire your house, replace your plumbing, install anything, fix your car but doesn’t know how to use a smart phone….

[@florencehoffritz3866]

Just got my 1st iPhone (13) having used a flip phone up until now. This was easy to pair from the cloud. You give very helpful tips on organizing the home screen.

[@MarvinPhillips-so3hd]

Found Rich's voice very pleasant and easy to follow along. Very helpful in setting up my new phone. Thanks so much!

[@lcook0825]

Thanks Rich. Very informative.

[@RichBowlin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@k1ngprod]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HistoryNut-1701]

Thanks for the tips. Also let's not forget that on the iPhone there is that whole old “today view” to access by swiping left off of the Home Screen, which can be used for staging widgets and widget stacks.

[@RichBowlin]

Yes! I've got a video coming on swiping that'll cover that tip. So glad you made this comment. It'll help others.

[@mannyflores5733]

Thx for the lesson on the clear approach of the set. Very helpful..❤

[@ADZaster]

Thanks!

[@RichBowlin]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@mannyflores5733]

Thx Rich it’s so helpful to me & for Those seniors who’s struggling how to use our iphone❤

[@RichBowlin]

Glad these videos are finding a home.

[@barbaraorr953]

Lots of good info. Look forward to more!! Thanks, Rich!

[@RichBowlin]

Thanks for watching!

[@k1ngprod]

Thanks for the input@barbaraorr953

[@kingfisher2397]

I really like your videos. Very well explained.

[@reynaldoalcantar-n5i]

Please make a video on the apple password app

[@ropeysubstance1719]

what a super helpful video. thanks for all you do Rich.

[@RichBowlin]

My pleasure!

[@jspyce]

Amazing work, much needed!

[@jspyce]

And a series on the new simplified (assistive access) mode in iOS 17 would be GREAT for seniors on the older side!

[@katheringardening7093]

Great thanks for sharing

[@gregorypalmer6979]

Excellent thanks for keeping it simple.

[@RichBowlin]

You're welcome!

[@mannyflores5733]

Thx Rich …great tips for seniors like me…❤🎉😊😊

[@mannyflores5733]

Thanks for your instruction & I’m learning a lot of your instructions.❤ ❤❤

[@mannyflores5733]

Wonderful & enlightened

[@maureen1685]

Very helpful, thanks

[@patrickshay6552]

Thank you, I'm good with a computer. But this iPhone my family insisted I should own makes me feel like a raving idiot. Always had a house phone, but being 78 they want to be able to keep an eye phone on me. I will be watching all your videos see if I can become efficient in using this annoying super pager system. It will make the family happy. Maybe I will get a little smarter. Thank you again. The KISS system is the best.

[@jimmynecaise3305]

Thank You 🙏

[@gene5572]

Rich, thanks for sharing,new sub too.

[@RichBowlin]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MusiceWoman]

Please show me just how to scroll properly. My phone is going all over the place. Dont know how to swipe or scroll properly....love your videos

[@TSV167]

I am in trouble. I got an I-Phone 12 refurb. last wk and with trial & error tried to set it up so got beyond the initial screen where I chose English and wish I could fix anything I did wrong. 1st of all, I am clueless at how to navigate from one screen to another. I.e. I got on the active camera & had to switch off on the button on the right side & back on. I did enter a passcode. It tells me iMessage is not working. I don't know how to get my contact list switched from my old I-Phone7, don't know how to link phone to my MacBook Air. Can you help?

[@rickdarby3420]

Among many other things about your presentation, I especially like that you speak at a normal conversational pace. I get so irritated at narrations and voice-overs deliveredatasuperfastspeedtocreateafeelingofurgencyorexcitement. That may thrill the narrator but makes it hard for the listener to absorb. Thanks and I look forward to the rest of your series.

[@pelehound]

'Nother great vid Rich. Re: passcode. My son advised me that a retired old goat like me doesn't need the annoyance of the passcode. I agreed. So, I disabled it. A good tip in my opinion for those of us who don't have debit cards etc linked up to our phones.

[@JJFlores197]

It's up to you. I personally wouldn't go without a passcode. If your phone gets lost or stolen, anyone can get into it and get data off of your phone or do things on your behalf. But, its your phone.

[@pelehound]

@@JJFlores197 How many seniors watching Rich's great beginner vids have their credit cards and bank debit cards etc embedded into their phones? Answer. Not many.

[@JJFlores197]

@@pelehound Yes that's true. But what about the seniors who keep pictures of their families on their phones like most other people? Or what about other important stuff that some seniors may keep on their phone. I'm not trying to be argumentative. As I said, its your phone its your data. Do as you please.

[@Kahlua2U]

Thanks!

[@RichBowlin]

Wow! Thanks so much. This means a lot!

[@jameskeener7251]

Thank you as usual, Rich. Solid information, well preseted.