Technology that helps people stay independent at home
Doors, lights, blinds and heating that anyone can run, by voice, a big button or a phone. And quiet sensors that tell family or carers when something isn't right, without cameras in private rooms.
Front door. See who's there and let them in from the bed, the chair or a phone. No rushing to the door.
Bedroom. Feet on the floor at night and a low path of light comes on to the bathroom. Off again once you're back in bed.
Bathroom. Leak sensors, and a quiet check that lets family know if there's been no movement for longer than usual.
Lounge. Lights, TV, blinds and heating by voice, a big-button remote or the app. No fiddly little switches.
Kitchen. Sensors for leaks and temperature, and a nudge if the back door's still open after dark.
Family & carers. Long-range, low-power sensors send a message only when something isn't right. No cameras in private rooms.
A home that's easier to run
Small things add up: getting to the door in time, finding the light switch at night, reaching the blinds. We make those jobs easier, or make them happen by themselves.
- Answer and open the front door from the bed, chair or phone
- Lights that come on gently when you get up at night
- Voice control for lights, TV, blinds and heating
- Big-button remotes and switches where they're easy to reach
- Heating that keeps the house at a safe temperature
Quiet reassurance for family
No constant check-in calls, and no cameras watching. Sensors notice the patterns of an ordinary day and send a message only when something's unusual: no movement by mid-morning, the front door open at 2am, or the house getting too cold.
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- Movement, door, leak and temperature sensors
- Long-range, low-power LoRaWAN sensors with long battery life
- Alerts to the people the person chooses
- A simple app to see that everything's fine
Designed around the person
We start by talking to the person who'll live with it, and to family, carers or an occupational therapist if they'd like. Then we fit what helps, and nothing that doesn't. It's their home, and their call.
- A home visit before anything is suggested
- Controls chosen for the person, not the brochure
- Privacy first: no cameras in private rooms
- Time spent showing everyone how it works
- Easy to add to as needs change
Questions about assisted living
Is it complicated to use?
It shouldn't be, and if it is, we haven't done our job. We start with how the person lives and what they find hard, then choose controls they're comfortable with: voice, a big-button remote, a wall switch or a phone.
Are there cameras?
Not in private rooms. A door camera so you can see who's calling, yes. For everything else we use sensors that notice movement, doors, water and temperature, not pictures.
Who gets the alerts?
Whoever the person chooses: family, a neighbour, a carer, or a mix. We set it up so alerts only go out when something's genuinely unusual, so nobody learns to ignore them.
Does it need the internet?
The lights, door and heating controls run locally, so they keep working if the internet drops. Alerts need a connection, and long-range sensors can use their own low-power network so they're not relying on the home Wi-Fi.
Is there any funding?
Possibly. Local councils offer Disabled Facilities Grants, and the examples on GOV.UK include adapting heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use. The council decides who qualifies, so it's worth asking them first.
The services behind it
Shall we call you back?
Tell us a little about who the home is for and what they find hard at the moment. We'll ring you for a no-pressure chat.
Or call 01425 705035 now.
Thanks. We'll ring you back.
As soon as we're off the ladder. If it's urgent, call us on 01425 705035.