What it does
Core capabilities
Occupancy sensingTimed absence alertTelecare connectionOptional light triggering
Best suited to: Night-time support where leaving bed and failing to return is a meaningful risk.
Practical requirements
What has to be in place
- UK access
- Available through telecare services
- Cost model
- Provider quote
- Purchase price
- Usually part of a telecare package
- Ongoing cost
- Monitoring may apply
- Broadband / signal
- Depends on telecare hub
- Phone required
- Not required for user
- Setup
- Professional or provider-supported
- Who receives alerts
- Monitoring centre or carer
Privacy
Cameras, microphones and data
- Camera
- No
- Microphone
- No
Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.
Failure modes
What can go wrong
- Pad moves or fails
- Alert threshold poorly set
- Person avoids the monitored area
A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.
Evidence grade B
Promising or established evidence with limitations
A well-established sensor type, but pressure pads need maintenance and do not directly detect every fall.
Status and specification checked against Official manufacturer information on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.