Benefits of the AAL smart home at a glance:
Terms like digitalization and innovative technologies are now firmly rooted in our consciousness. However, it's not just our vocabulary that's changing, but our immediate environment as well. The current trend of turning one's own home into a smart home that supports daily life with intelligent assistant systems – like Amazon's Alexa – is already widespread among younger generations, and is now gradually gaining popularity among older age groups as well.
Although many older people are still skeptical of innovative technologies, smart assistance systems can make life within their own four walls significantly easier, more comfortable, and, above all, safer. As an intelligent emergency call system, JAMES can be effortlessly integrated into the daily lives of older adults, offering a range of life-enriching features through its components. Therefore, nothing is standing in the way of "moving into" your own smart home and thus entering the digital age.
Peter is 73 years old and has been living alone in his large house for several years. Until now, he has handled his daily chores by himself; however, despite regular exercise, Peter is no longer as agile as he was a few years ago. The elderly gentleman suffers from back pain. Peter's son, Gerhard, lives with his family in a smart apartment in Vienna and is enthusiastic about the benefits of new technologies. Encouraged by his son, Peter has now also decided to convert his house into a smart home.
From now on, JAMES and Alexa (Amazon) will provide greater safety and comfort. The newly networked AAL (Active and Assisted Living) smart home makes Peter's daily life easier by automating tiring or strenuous everyday tasks through digitally controlled routines, creating more free time and comfort:
In addition to the comprehensive home optimization using Alexa (networking and control of lighting, room temperature, music and TV, coffee maker, robotic lawnmower, etc.), JAMES makes Peter's life easier with a mobile emergency call system in the home, video calls, vital sign measurement and monitoring, reminders to take important medications, and much more.
Thanks to the unbeatable duo of JAMES and Alexa, Peter's life has been thoroughly changed: he now lives according to JAMES's key areas – SAFETY, HEALTH, and COMMUNITY – and as a result, has more time and energy for his family and friends.
Digital services, for example, that are connected to home furniture and appliances (air conditioning units, coffee makers, home robots, pool robots, and robotic lawn mowers, etc.) and can be controlled by voice commands, make life more convenient.
Steppers, scales, blood sugar and blood pressure monitors, etc., connected to apps or smart devices, can help residents track key health data and have it professionally assessed. When used with the JAMES tablet, JAMES Vital sensors allow users to review their personal vital signs and have them assessed by a qualified nurse (optional service). Additionally, the JAMES tablet's video calling feature, optimized for older adults, allows for consultations with care staff and doctors at any time.
Isolation and boredom? Not with JAMES! The smart emergency call system is JAMES's main focus. However, the interconnected areas of community and entertainment greatly contribute to the overall well-being of seniors. Home automation opens up a whole new dimension of entertainment. For example, the assistance systems allow for centralized control of the TV, lights, speakers, blinds, etc. With its senior-friendly software, the JAMES tablet also offers easy ways to communicate (video calls, voice calls, chat) with family, friends, and care staff, as well as a wide range of games and internet services (YouTube, digital newspapers, radio, and much more).
Unparalleled Connectivity – JAMES meets Alexa! Smart homes thus guarantee optimal protection for their residents. The unique combination of JAMES and Alexa makes your home even safer: JAMES's one-touch in-home emergency call becomes a voice-activated in-home emergency call with Alexa's help: "Alexa, JAMES!"