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Wearable “panic” button
I have my elderly mother here with us. Have you considered a smaller fob, something that acts as a panic button, only smaller, to be worn around the neck? It could be waterproof as well. Nothing fancy. I realize medical alert services are not your primary purpose. But you do offer a panic devices, and we have options of having medical, fire, or police notification. For you customers, it would be a nice addition to offer, saving us from subscribing to a separate service for medical alerts. I know those services have fancier devices to wear on the wrist or around the neck. Usually with some automatic feature that alerts when a person falls down. I’m just talking about a smaller panic button. A fob without the ability to arm and disarm the system. I see SimpliSafe as being capable of being far more than just a home security platform. It can so easily, be an all encompassing service. Burglary/theft prevention. Fire. And medical. The sky is really the limit. What you already provide, is outstanding. But adding things like panic pendants, freezer alerts, gas leak detection….. will surely increase your subscriber base. You’re already moving on this direction with the water and temperature sensors. Just a thought.
andy020a2f
1 Message
11 months ago
great thought.
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jandrews1819
2 Messages
6 months ago
Most older people don't only worry about safety in their home but also help if they have a medical problem.
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3DPrintZ
2 Messages
6 months ago
Alternatively, you could get a cover for the fob that protects the regular buttons, but leaves the panic button exposed, like the one found here makerper.com
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451northlake
2 Messages
2 months ago
Panic button in the app!!!
especially when we see prowlers in the backyard but no activation of the security system
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ccataldo228
1 Message
2 months ago
I agree completely with this. There is a big market and need for this type of functionality. Something like Life Alert or what Jitterbug/Lively has.
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dlpsr
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19 days ago
As noted above, Not in Development.
Here some things you can do beyond Simplisafe. A couple free ones if an elderly parent uses a cell phone. I'm 70+ and quite proficient. Smart things nerd. Lol 🤓
Most modern cell phones in settings have Emergency SOS, press power button 5 times, calls 911 and emergency contacts, can sound an alarm for butt dials etc. 5 to 20 second countdown. Etc etc. Free to use. GPS precise location, wifi or cellular data needed. Requires setup as desired.
Noonlight app.
Free app, iOS & Android.
Big button, tap and let go if help needed, don't enter pin. 20 second countdown.
Out and about, being followed hold it down, let go if you think you have a stalker etc, don't enter pin.
If no problem, enter pin to cancel.
Great for anyone, responsible children, lost, cell phone fluent elderly etc etc. GPS precise location, cellular data, or wifi needed.
I have it, they haven't contacted me once to upsell me anything. Extra paid features available. Crash protection etc etc. Free for above use, so far! (Tracking you though) of course. Can be cancelled on Google Play Subscriptions should you subscribe to anything.
Many Medical ID phone apps. I use Medical ID on Android, has my health data in it and allows access by EMT's etc. If im unconscious, etc. Only that access is allowed. Can call 911 in various setups, family members etc. Cost of the app. $5 or $10 bucks, don't recall, (for premium app) has some free features in free app.
Alexa Emergency Assist, paid service, about $5.99 per month for Prime members, $7.99 per month non members. Alexa call 911, I think someones responds first to determine if and what kind of an emergency. Search it. Alexa speakers, phone app, WiFi etc. etc. Needs setup.
Smart watches for health features, fall detection etc. etc, can be cellular or just Bluetooth/WiFi etc. etc. I wear one.
And many more probably out there, Life Alert as mentioned above etc.
But, there's some options you may or may not be aware of. Most of mine are untested, hope they work if I need them.🤔😂
I did test Medical ID and that texted my family members who were alerted prior to testing. I'm not calling 911, that would tick them off probably.😆
None of the above replaces just dialing 911 if possible and none are the do all end all to safety. Just may be useful/helpful in certain situations.
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