Home Technology Solutions

• Smart lock
  A smart lock lets you unlock your front door in different ways.   You can use your smartphone, a key tag, a keypad, or even your smartwatch. This lock can be opened when it gets a signal from a trusted device. You can keep an eye on who comes in and out of your home, and even send virtual keys to your family and friends.
   
• Door entry system
  With a door entry system, you can see and talk to visitors at your door. You can then decide if you want to let them in without having to open the door.
   
• CCTV camera
  Home security cameras allow you to watch over your home using an easy app linked to a mobile phone or tablet device, whether you are inside your home or out and about.
   
• Video doorbell
  More than just a normal doorbell.  Video doorbells have cameras which allows you to communicate with visitors too. You can view your video from an app on your phone, whether you’re home or away.
   
• Smart key safe
  The smart key safe is a great way to keep your keys safe outside your home. You can open it with an app or a digital keypad.
   
• Door sensors
  These sensors can be attached to your front or back doors. They send alerts when someone leaves home.  This can be particularly beneficial if someone tends to get up during the night.  Door sensors can be connected to a smart hub to get notifications. They can also be set up to wait a few minutes before raising an alarm.
   
• Doro phone secure 628
  This phone is friendly for people with hearing aids. It has a special button for assistance and GPS to help locate you.
   
• Personal alarm / GPS tracker
  These handy devices have an SOS button that can alert family or carers in an emergency. They can also show a person's location when using an app. Some of them let you make voice calls too, but that might come with a monthly charge.
   
• Bogus caller button
  This button is helpful if you’ve had a problem with fake callers. When you press it, operators will listen in and call the police if needed. All calls are recorded for safety. 

Voice control devices 

• Smart Home Hub: A voice-controlled home hub that allows you to connect with and control compatible smart home devices, make voice and video calls to friends and family, stream music, access news and information, and also provides a variety of other tools to support and entertain you around the home.  Products include:  Amazon Echo Dot  |  Amazon Echo Show  |  Google Nest
• Smart TV Hub: The Amazon Fire TV Cube lets you put down the remote and dive straight into your favourite films and TV programmes with the sound of your voice. You can also ask Alexa to check the weather, set timers and reminders and more, even when the TV is off.  Products include: Amazon Fire TV Cube

Communication devices 

• Tablet Device: Tablet computers resemble smartphones in some ways and can also be used to take photos, make phone calls, send messages, record videos and perform other tasks that can be performed by a smartphone as well.
• Video Communication: These digital applications can be linked to a smart mobile phone or tablet to provide video calling.  Products include: Whatspp Video  |   Meta Messenger  |  FaceTime  |  Skype  |  Zoom
• Tripod Stand: An adjustable tripod tablet stand holds the tablet for you, so you don’t have to support it yourself during longer use.
• Gooseneck Table Holder: A flexible gooseneck holder supports your tablet for you, so you don’t have to hold it during longer use.

Smart Lighting

• Smart Lights: Connect and control up to 50 lights and accessories. Simply plug it in and use the app to set routines, timers, custom light scenes, and more.
• Motion Sensor for Smart Lights: Trigger your smart lights with motion sensors. Place them anywhere wirelessly using a magnetic mount or a single screw. Switch your lights on automatically to walk safely through your home, especially at night.
• Smart Bulb: A smart bulb can be turned on and off by voice.
• Smart LED Strip Light: Smart LED strip lights are perfect for indoor decoration and lighting. They can be used to decorate homes, TV backs, mirrors, cabinets, kitchens, balconies, bars etc. They can light your house and garden at night time.

Kitchen smart technology

• Hot Water Dispenser: This clever hot water dispenser boils water and dispenses by the cup in just 40 seconds, slashing the time spent waiting for traditional kettles to boil. Also ideal for those that have difficulty lifting and pouring a full kettle.  Products include: Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser
• Automatic Sensor Bin: Bin that opens when a sensor is triggered. This prevents having to open the bin with one foot, which may lead to loss of balance. Also means you don't have to touch the bin's surface, making it more hygienic to use.
• Talking timer: This easy-to-use talking countdown timer speaks the hours and minutes while you set it, and speaks the remaining time in hours, minutes and seconds on demand at the press of a tactile button.
• Hob Angel: The Hob Angel can be especially helpful for people who have memory difficulties, such as after a stroke, because of addiction issues, or due to general memory decline. It is designed to turn off the cooker hob if an alarm sounds and isn’t responded to, helping keep the kitchen safe. Products include: The Hob Angel® (jordan-shaw.co.uk) 
• Smart Oven: Built-in compact oven with added steam and microwave function. Shorten your cooking time thanks to varioSpeed and fast preheat; also has an activeClean function and option to use your oven remotely via an app.
• Talking Microwave: Fully talking combination microwave oven that provides all cooking and programme information, and also notifies when the door is opened or closed.  Products include: RNIB Talking combination microwave oven
• Smart Fridge / Fridge Cam: A smart camera that allows you to remotely keep an eye on the contents of your fridge, or the fridge of a loved one. When items have gone out of date or are running low then you can order more.

Kitchen Safety 

• Heat Sensor: Battery operated and linked to the community alarm unit by radio frequency. Activates in the event of a rapid rise in heat, for instance in the kitchen.
• Motion Sensor Tap: A tap that activates for a short period of time when the motion sensor is triggered, ensuring that water is saved and the risk of flooding is prevented as the tap cannot be left on.
• Timed Flow Tap: A tap that activates for a short period of time when pressed, ensuring that water is saved and the risk of flooding is prevented as the tap cannot be left on.
• Flood Prevention Plug: Flood prevention plug is a bath plug which opens when the head of water over it reaches a certain level. It is intended to prevent bath overflow. The design has a significant advantage over conventional (built-in) overflows in that the emergency outflow takes place under a much greater head and thus at a much greater flowrate. Products include: Magiplug 
• Flood Detector: Battery operated and linked to the community alarm unit by radio frequency. Activates in the event of a flood in the kitchen or bathroom, for instance if taps have been left running and the water has overflowed.

• Bed Occupancy Sensor: A sensor pad that lies in the bed to monitor overnight falls. If someone gets up during the night to go to the toilet and does not return to the bed within a pre-determined time the sensor will activate an alarm call.
• Epilepsy Sensor: Monitor tonic-clonic seizures only. Can either be used as a stand-alone sensor linked to an on-site carer with pager, or linked to an alarm centre where a required response protocol is necessary.
• Fall Detector: Neck or wrist worn sensor that provides automatic fall detection following an impact fall. A pendant is also included.
• Pendant: When in need of assistance press the button to alert your designated contact. Pendants come with a choice of wearing options, usually on a neck cord or wristband.

• Colour Changing LED Shower Head: LED shower head that changes the colour appearance of the water flow to indicate the temperature and prevent scald risk.
• Thermostatic Tap: A tap that allows you to set the water temperature. Thermostatic regulation prevents temperature spikes, ensuring safety for young and old.
• Flood Detector: Battery operated and linked to the community alarm unit by radio frequency. Activates in the event of a flood in the kitchen or bathroom, for instance if taps have been left running and the water has overflowed.

For peace of mind and reassurance, smart technology can be used to enable effective direct communication and home monitoring, especially if someone that you care for lives far away.

• Samsung Smart Things: SmartThings works with any brand of phone and is compatible with 1000s of smart devices. This includes Samsung, as well as products from brands such as Amazon, Google, Philips Hue, Ring and more. Connect, automate and manage everything in one easy-to-use app.  Products include: Samsung Smart Things
   
• Just Checking: Just Checking is an activity monitoring system. It helps people with dementia live in their own homes for longer by showing their day-to-day capabilities and where support is needed. Adults with learning disabilities and/or autism can extend their independence, and receive just the right level of support.  Products include: Just Checking
   
• Canary Care: is a discreet monitoring system of daily activities. Sensors are placed around the home mostly to monitor movement. Access to a portal is given so that family members and/or a healthcare professional can view activities. No wif-fi or telephone line is necessary for installation. It is usually installed in the home for a short period of time as part of an assessment to determine what support someone requires.  Products include: Canary Care