About
Remento makes it effortless to preserve irreplaceable family stories by combining AI-driven transcription with physical book publishing. The process is simple: choose from expertly curated storytelling prompts or write your own, then sit back as your loved one receives one new prompt each week via email or text. They record a response — audio or video — with no app to download and no password to remember. Remento's proprietary Speech-to-Story™ technology then transforms each recording into a polished, beautifully written chapter, either as a cleaned transcript or fully rewritten prose. After a year of weekly prompts, all stories are compiled into a premium, full-color hardcover book. What makes Remento truly unique is the QR code embedded in every chapter — scan it to instantly hear the story told in the storyteller's own voice, preserving not just words but laughter, tone, and personality forever. Unlimited family collaborators can be invited to suggest prompts or contribute, making it a genuine family project. Free US shipping is included. Remento is ideal for families wanting to capture a grandparent's life history, create a heartfelt gift for a parent, or build a multigenerational legacy that children and grandchildren can cherish for decades. As seen on Shark Tank, Remento is trusted by thousands of families across the country.
Key Features
- Weekly AI-Curated Storytelling Prompts: Expertly crafted prompts — or your own custom questions — are sent to your storyteller each week via email or text to spark meaningful memories.
- Speech-to-Story™ Technology: Remento's proprietary AI converts spoken voice or video recordings into polished, beautifully written story chapters automatically.
- QR-Linked Voice Recordings: Every chapter in the printed book contains a QR code that plays the original recording, letting readers hear the story in the storyteller's own voice forever.
- Premium Hardcover Book: A full-color, professionally printed hardcover compiles a full year of stories into a lasting physical keepsake with free US shipping.
- No Tech Skills Required: No app downloads, no passwords, and no writing needed — the storyteller simply records a response to each prompt, making it accessible to anyone.
Use Cases
- Capturing a grandparent's life stories, immigration history, and personal milestones before they are lost
- Creating a deeply personal and heartfelt Mother's Day or Father's Day gift
- Preserving a parent's voice and personality as an heirloom for future grandchildren
- Documenting family oral history across generations in both written and audio formats
- Building a multigenerational family archive of stories that children and grandchildren can revisit and share
Pros
- Extremely Low Barrier to Entry: Works entirely through email or text — no app, no login, no writing — making it accessible even for elderly or non-tech-savvy family members.
- Preserves the Authentic Voice: QR codes embedded in the book link to original audio/video recordings, capturing tone, laughter, and personality alongside the written story.
- Creates a Lasting Physical Heirloom: The premium hardcover format produces a tangible, archival-quality keepsake that can be passed down through generations.
- Collaborative Family Experience: Unlimited family members can be invited to contribute prompts, turning memory preservation into a shared family project.
Cons
- One-Time Paid Product: Priced at $84–$99 per book with a year-long subscription model, which may feel costly compared to free journaling or recording alternatives.
- Physical Book Only: The final deliverable is a printed hardcover; there is no mention of a standalone digital or eBook version of the compiled stories.
- Year-Long Commitment for Full Book: The full experience spans 52 weekly prompts over a year, so families wanting a completed book quickly must plan well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Remento work?
You select or write storytelling prompts, and your loved one receives one new prompt each week via email or text. They record a voice or video response, and Remento's Speech-to-Story™ AI converts each recording into a written chapter. After a year, all chapters are compiled into a printed hardcover book.
Does my family member need to download an app?
No. Remento requires no app downloads, no account logins, and no writing. Everything is delivered and recorded through a simple email or text link, making it ideal for older or less tech-savvy family members.
Can multiple family members participate?
Yes. You can invite unlimited collaborators to suggest prompts, upload photos to spark memories, or contribute to the storytelling process.
How are the original voice recordings preserved?
Each chapter in the printed book includes a QR code. Scan it with any smartphone to instantly play the original voice or video recording. Recordings are stored and accessible forever.
What is included in the price?
The $84–$99 price includes one year of weekly story prompts, unlimited collaborator invites, Speech-to-Story™ transcription, one premium full-color hardcover book, downloadable recordings, and free US shipping.
