This blog post was updated 11 November 2025.
Technology is at its best when it quietly keeps you safe. Today’s personal medical alarms connect you to trained help at any time, and they can also work with smart sensors around the home to spot issues early.
Smarter safety with connected home sensors
Modern in-home base units can pair wirelessly with peripherals that raise an alert automatically. The Home Companion Adi range is purpose-built for this, working with the base unit and sending information to the monitoring centre.
Options include:
- Bed Sensor that alerts if someone hasn’t gone to bed by a set time or hasn’t returned, which may indicate a fall.
- Door and Window Sensors that provide an early alert if a door or window opens unexpectedly, or is left open.
- Movement/Activity Sensor for a simple daily “up and about” check without needing to press a button.
Night-time safety and epilepsy mat integration
Some families need extra reassurance overnight. An under-mattress epilepsy bed sensor can detect convulsive movements and bed-exit and is designed to connect to alarm devices or nurse-call inputs so responders are notified. This style of sensor can be used alongside an in-home base unit like Home Companion to escalate alerts.
Why these advances matter
- Faster help when it counts. Press the button and talk to the Care Team, any hour of the day.
- Extra coverage without extra effort. Door, window, movement and bed sensors raise alerts automatically when set conditions are met.
- Confidence to live independently. Mobile support through Freedom Friend adds 4G and GPS location so help can find you when you’re out.
Getting the right setup
If you’re mostly at home, start with Home Companion and add the sensors that fit your routine. If you’re regularly on the move, Freedom Friend covers you away from home. Not sure what combination suits you? We can help tailor a monitored solution.
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