A modern storytelling heirloom
EchoStory is a screen-free storytelling box. Tap an NFC card. Hear a story. Built with a Raspberry Pi, powered by the voices of the people who matter most.
How it works
Each NFC card holds a story, song, lesson, or family memory. Kids collect and choose their own adventures.
Place the card on EchoStory. No screens, no menus, no passwords. Just a tap and the story begins.
Stories fill the room. Grandma reads a bedtime tale. Dad sings a lullaby. The family library grows with every card.
Why it matters
Record grandparents telling their stories. Capture bedtime routines. Create a library of voices your family will treasure for generations. No cloud account required. No subscription to hear your own family.
No apps. No algorithms. No autoplay rabbit holes. EchoStory puts children in control of their listening experience with something they can hold in their hands. Pediatricians and educators agree: tactile, audio-first experiences support deeper learning and longer attention spans.
Built on Raspberry Pi and open standards. Learn how it works. Build your own. Customize everything. EchoStory is a product and a learning experience, designed for homeschool families, maker communities, and anyone who believes technology should be understood, not just consumed.
The product ladder
$9 - $49
Step-by-step PDF guides: Beginner Build, Advanced Build, Recording Family Stories, Creating NFC Cards, Homeschool Classroom Kit.
$15 - $30/month
Video tutorials, troubleshooting, downloadable content, new stories monthly, and a community of makers and storytellers.
DIY Kit from $89 / Pre-Built from $169
Everything you need: Raspberry Pi, NFC reader, speaker, cables, pre-configured SD card, NFC story cards, and a quick-start guide. DIY kits teach the build. Pre-built units work out of the box with WiFi story downloads.
$5 - $15/month
New NFC story cards delivered to your door every month. Adventures, songs, lessons, and seasonal stories. Kids collect them. The library grows.
Custom pricing
Multi-unit packages for homeschool co-ops, libraries, classrooms, and children's ministries. Includes curriculum guides and bulk story cards.
EchoStory turns voices into heirlooms and bedtime into magic. No screens required.