1-click video calling through television

A video calling system for seniors or disabled individuals, comprising:

• a. a TV-based video calling device equipped with a camera, microphone, and speaker;
• b. a cloud service configured to facilitate video calls;
• c. a means for initiating a video call with one-touch operation by integrating a user interface, selected from the group consisting of a 1-button call option on the device, a USB-based connection with multiple buttons, and a remote control with one or more physical buttons in a TV-based system with a cloud service,
• wherein the video calling feature is configured such that, upon pressing a single dedicated button on the television remote control or a USB-based connection, the system automatically (a) turns on the television if it is not already on, (b) switches the television input to the video calling device, and (c) displays the status of the call, including the name and image or avatar of the contact being called, without requiring the user to navigate menus or switch modes, wherein each button is customizable with a label or picture for easy identification by the user.