Tin Can is a screen-free, kid-friendly home phone that lets kids call and receive calls from approved contacts — giving them independence without the risks of smartphones or internet access.

Dec 19, 2025 · The Tin Can landline is a retro-inspired phone that allows kids phone access, minus a screen or apps. In this review, I’ll explain why it’s the best family product I’ve tested this year.

Sep 23, 2025 · We tested Tin Can’s landline phone with our kids to see how it differs from other landline phones, whether it’s a viable replacement for smartphones and -watches, and to generally discover...

Dec 18, 2025 · Starting in 2024, Kittleson and his Tin Can cofounders started working on a prototype that would deliver some of the same features of the old-school house phone without actually requiring...

Sep 1, 2025 · Tin Can is a phone that runs off your home's WiFi. It's similar to a regular VoIP phone, except that it has parental controls so that only approved contacts can call, and only during approved...

A tin-can telephone is a type of acoustic (non-electrical) speech-transmitting device made up of two tin cans, paper cups or similarly shaped items attached to either end of a taut string or wire.

Aug 22, 2025 · Tin Can is reinventing the phone for kids — a safe, screen-free, modern landline that gives them independence without internet risks.

Sep 3, 2025 · 'Tin Can' is a new technology option for parents to introduce kids to a WIFI, parent-controlled, landline phone.

Sep 26, 2025 · Tin Can, a Seattle-based startup, is using a retro-inspired phone design to create a way for kids to communicate that doesn't involve screens.

What Exactly Is the Tin Can Phone? The Tin Can phone markets itself as a “starter phone” for kids aged 4–12. Resembling a chunky walkie-talkie, it’s built to withstand drops, spills, and rough handling—a …