Screen-free home phone
Designed for ages 5 to 15 with a rotary dial, chunky handset, and curly cord that stays in a familiar place at home.
A little hello goes a long way.
Their very
own hello.
A screen-free home phone for approved friends and family.
Meet TokBox
Something to pick up
A phone they
can call their own.
A chunky handset. A dial to turn. A curly cord to twirl while deciding what to say next. We’re designing TokBox around the pleasure of making a call at home — ready for a catch-up with a cousin, a chat with a best friend, or the story Granny needs to hear.
Meet the family behind itClosed Wi-Fi circle
Connects over home Wi-Fi to other TokBoxes and the free TokTokkie family app — no SIM, no public phone numbers, and no emergency services.
In development in South Africa
Hardware, companion app, and network are being developed. Images show the proposed design; pricing and launch dates are not confirmed, and the waitlist is open by email.
How it works
Their conversations.
Your circle.
You choose who gets through. Children get the joy of calling for themselves, while parents keep their world small, kind, and familiar.
1. Connect to home Wi-Fi
Plug in TokBox at home; relatives join via the TokTokkie app on their own cell phone.
The TokBox can be plugged in to the internet connection, or it can connect via Wi-Fi.
2. Approve your circle
Link households with mutual parent approval and set quiet hours.
Only approved people can connect their app to the child's TokBox. The parent / primary account holder controls this via their TokTokkie app.
3. Their own hello
Children dial short codes to call only the people you choose.
Either to their friends on their own TokBoxes, or to other approved family members using the companion app on their cell phones.
toktokkieTheir very
own hello.
A screen-free home phone for approved friends and family.
Made for little calls.
And big stories.
Small calls.
Big moments.
Real conversations with the people who matter most.
Good friends.
One little call away.
A screen-free home phone for approved friends and family.
Read our story
More hello
in everyday life.
A few little details
Good questions.
Clear answers.
The Basics
What are TokTokkie and TokBox?
TokTokkie is a South African family project developing a closed voice network for children and the people their parents approve. TokBox is the screen-free home phone being designed to use that network.
Who is TokBox intended for?
We are designing TokBox for children aged 5 to 15, during the years before a smartphone. The idea began with our own seven-year-old and his wish to call friends and family independently.
Safety & Setup
How would parents approve contacts?
The planned companion app would let parents approve who can call and be called, link households with mutual parent approval, and set quiet hours. These controls are part of the intended product and are still in development.
Can it call ordinary phone numbers or emergency services?
No. The intended network connects approved TokBoxes and the TokTokkie app. It is not designed to call ordinary mobile or landline numbers, or emergency services.
What connection would TokBox need?
The intended product uses home Wi-Fi and an internet connection. Hardware, power requirements and power-backup options are still being developed.
Could grandparents and other family members join in?
Yes, that is the plan: approved relatives would use the TokTokkie app or another TokBox. App availability and device details are still being developed.
Something else on your mind? Email hello@toktokkiephone.co.za.