Low Risk Profile

Joe's Story

Joe is a fiercely independent man in the early stages of needing some additional support at home. His family wanted a simple, affordable solution that would give them peace of mind without making Joe feel he was being monitored or losing his independence.

What Joe's Family Needed

  • Front door security and visitor monitoring
  • Emergency voice communication
  • Sound detection for safety events
  • Fall prevention with night-time lighting
  • Activity notifications for family

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Smart Doorbell & Voice Communication

A Ring video doorbell was installed at Joe's front door with an internal smart screen, allowing him to see who is at the door from the comfort of his living room. His family also receives doorbell alerts remotely.

A smart screen in the living room enables voice-activated video calls with family. Joe can say "Help!" in an emergency and his family is immediately alerted. He can also call contacts by simply saying their name.

  • Video doorbell with internal smart screen
  • See visitors (& talk to, if they want to) without going to the door
  • Family can also see visitors (& can talk to them remotely, if they want to)
  • "Help!" voice command for emergencies
  • Voice-activated calls to family members

Sound Detection & Activity Alerts

The system listens for concerning sounds such as glass breaking or persistent coughing and immediately alerts Joe's family through the app.

These are bespoke to each family's needs and can evolve over time. In Joe's current case, his family receive a reassuring "Dad Is Up and About!" message each morning when Joe begins his day, and can set alerts for medication and appointment reminders.

  • Glass breaking detection with instant alerts
  • Coughing detection for health monitoring
  • "Dad Is Up and About!" morning notifications
  • Medication and appointment reminders

Smart Lighting & Fall Prevention

Smart lighting with motion sensors creates a "lit pathway" from Joe's bedroom to the bathroom, automatically illuminating the route when movement is detected at night. This significantly reduces the risk of falls during night-time trips.

The system was designed to be completely unobtrusive, using Joe's existing lighting fixtures, working quietly in the background while he goes about his daily life with full independence.

  • Motion-activated lit pathway at night
  • Bedroom to bathroom route illuminated
  • Reduces night-time fall risk
  • Completely unobtrusive operation

Low Risk Profile Cost Options

Affordable early-stage support for independent living.

Sample Upfront Cost
€299
Start with a Ring video doorbell — See and talk to every caller or carer from your phone, giving you total oversight and a secure doorstep view.
Monthly Charge
€0 – €49 /month
€0 for lighting and doorbells. Pay only a monthly rental for smart speakers, screen and family alerts — capped at €49, including ongoing support as needs evolve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our team handled the entire installation and setup process. We installed all the devices, configured the voice commands, set up the smart lighting pathways in a morning, and tested everything and trained the family before we left. Joe did not need to learn any complicated technology — the system worked through simple voice commands he was comfortable with within minutes.

Our proprietary smart speaker isn’t just an alert — it’s a permanent piece of safety infrastructure. Professionally installed to be unpluggable and unmutable, it ensures your parent is never out of reach. As Joe’s needs evolve, our technicians are on hand to reprogram the system remotely. Full support, zero maintenance, and a rolling contract you can cancel anytime.

Yes. Many families start with our low risk package and upgrade as needs evolve. Additional sensors, smart devices, or full SmartGuardian monitoring can be added at any time.

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