There has been significant growth in technology for seniors over the last few years. Some examples of these include cell phones designed specifically for older adults, software used to make their devices easier-to-use and personal monitoring equipment for fall prevention that is less intrusive and more effective. There are even tablets with …
Say Hello To Reemo™ – Gesture Control For Home Automation Systems
Reemo™ is a new product that we're very excited about. Reemo™ allows you to control your home automation system networked devices with interactive gestures using your hands. That may sound a little dull, but trust me, it is far from boring. The reason this product is worth getting excited about is that Reemo™ takes home automation to the next …
Aging in Place and Home Automation Systems are a Perfect Match
Home automation systems use technology in the home to help complete tasks automatically, making tasks easier for those that live there. It is technology you don't see and it makes your home life better, easier or more safe. For anyone that has followed the site very long, you know we focus heavily on the home. Many people may wonder, "Why would …
Voice Controlled Lighting
Using voice controlled lighting in your home automation system can provide a new level of interaction with your home. By speaking to your home, you can turn on on a light, lower the temperature of your home, turn on your favorite music or a host of other commands. This could be particularly useful for aging in place, with advantages such as not …
Samsung Galaxy S4 – Is This a Senior Cellphone?
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a superstar among Android phones. It is fast, powerful and has amazing graphics. In all of the senior cellphones we've covered, we've never delved into smartphones of this caliber. Mainly, because many of them are so complicated. So, we're looking at the Galaxy S4 in a different way: Is it a gadget seniors would want to …
SmartThings Home Automation
If you are interested in home automation, but don't want to commit to a large company or monthly fees, SmartThings might be for you. SmartThings is at the other end of systems, where you can build your own (or have someone do it for you) that does not require you to use proprietary technology. Their open platform supports hundreds of devices from …