SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WITH TECHNOLOGY

Innovation for the Elderly

Edie Lal • Apr 04, 2022

"In 2017, 15% of Australians (3.8 million) were aged 65 and over; this proportion is projected to grow steadily over the coming decades" - Australian Institute of Welfare.


According to the report, growth in the proportion of older Australians is partly due to increasing life expectancy: in 2014–16, a 65-year-old man could expect to live another 20 years and a 65-year-old woman another 22 years—7 years longer for both sexes than in the mid-1960s. Overall, Australians now enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world. These increases in life expectancy have generally not come at the expense of reduced functioning or worsened general health and this is where a fully functional smart home appeals to all the essential needs of the elderly in order to improve and enhance their daily

living.


Based on the activities of an elderly resident,  safety, health, physical activities, personal care and hygiene, social engagement, and leisure, the social acceptance of technology at home is slowly becoming a thing.

"In 2017, 15% of Australians (3.8 million) were aged 65 and over; this proportion is projected to grow steadily over the coming decades" - Australian Institute of

Smart home safety includes detecting hazards  via the use of networks to seamlessly contact family members or caregivers in the case of an emergency to the integration of ultrasonic sensors for fall detection, indoor tracking, personnel intrusion and notifications.


Devices for medication monitoring and scheduling, nutrition are integrated on an app in a smart phone that will collect and collate data for carers/relatives to view and provide a predictive model for anomalies.  The System monitors elderly activities through sensor activation and enables real-time monitoring of elderly such as vital signs. Fitness testing platforms and wireless remote sensors assist with training for physical fitness and activities for assistive living.


Virtual meeting rooms via smart television screens and camera allow the elderly to connect with friends and family, connect via social media, watch live sport, play digital games  and recreate remotely and safely, whilst improving cognitive functioning and combat loneliness, keeping the privacy intact via secure networks.


Smart home devices can help you care for seniors as they live independently and can make everyday life more convenient, safer, and more social. Needless to say energy management, comfort and lighting, voice controlled speakers and security are all part of the smart homes solutioning.

Stop Feeling Guilty - Let's “Petautomate”

By Edie Lal • 04 Apr, 2022
Ever felt guilty leaving your furry companion on their own while you’re away at work? Let’s face it, we have all been there and it makes it even more difficult knowing that many of us have to return to work after spending quality time with our furry family members at home in lockdown. If our dogs suffer from separation anxiety, leaving them alone does not help either. However, with the range of smart home devices in the market, leaving your dog or beloved cat alone may not make you feel as bad. As you spend hours away from home, you can check in with a pet camera that can allow a quality face to face interaction. The camera tosses a treat and also has sensors to notify you when your dog’s barking so that you can immediately know what’s happening at home. Stuck in peak traffic or having a drink with colleagues after work? Your pet need not go hungry. Pet smart feeders dispense dry food at scheduled times, providing data on the nutrient score and the optimal serving size. All you need is your smartphone and let the magic happen remotely.

Is Your Home As Clever As You?

By Edie Lal • 12 Mar, 2019
Did you know that you can make your home sustainable with smart technology? Whilst smart homes support the idea of remotely managing temperature, lighting, security and entertainment at home, there is also a very cool and priceless by-product - sustainability. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, sustainability is defined as the the “quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time”. SmartHomes Solutions is committed to environmental sustainability which also equates to savings on your electricity and gas bills and a handsome return on investment on your smart devices. From sourcing world-class technology that boast a lifetime warranty and designing the details of your smart home to running cables (invisible to the human eye) and configuring the devices to learn your habits and keep you and your loved ones comfortable all year round. Simply turn off the lights, heat or cool your space before you reach home and adjust your water schedule for your veggie patch and lawns with a smart irrigation system, all controlled remotely via the touch of a button on the App. Let us help you with peace of mind as we save you the dollars and save Mama Earth innovative and intuitive, eco- friendly homes.

The Alpha in Home Automation

By Edie Lal • 12 Mar, 2019
As you’re settling into your new home or renovating, no doubt one of your top priorities will be to get your home automation system fully functional or to start automating your dig if you have never done this before. With the mandated work from home due to coronavirus, most of us are happy working in PJs and enjoying the fine balance of work and lifestyle, however, it does mean we need to have the tech essentials to keep us going. The first and most important step is to ensure a reliable and secure wifi setup at home. Believe me, the last thing you want to say in a Zoom or MS Teams meeting is that your connection is bad or slow or worse off, compromised. We recommend a fibre connection with a security at all endpoints in your home network. You can do this by strengthening your wifi encryption, changing your SSID (Service Set Identifier) so that it doesn’t give away the router brand or model which is usually configured as a default from your service provider and keeping your network hidden from visitors and hackers. You will also have to stop the router using DHCP, which means Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which allows hackers to easily manipulate your network- You need to change that to a Static IP. It gets techy, oh yes. Don’t forget to turn on the firewall and ensure that all firmware updates hit your device. Secondly, I recommend good quality security cameras for peace of mind when you’re home or away from home. Cameras can range from weather resistant robust ones to high definition, low light and night vision ones. Home security cameras aren’t just useful for policing your valuables, car and property; they’re also helpful for keeping an eye on kids and furry friends. A security camera with facial recognition by your front door can send you a push notification saying, “Kids are at the front door,” so you know your children are home safely. If you are not at home, you can allow the Fedex delivery driver to enter your gate and ward off the door-to-door sales rep, all with a click of a button on the App from your smartphone. Access a record of all events at your home and do not forget alarms:) Stay tuned for the fun part in our next blog and get creative in the spaces you live in with smart entertainment - Music, TV, gaming, VR and more.
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