Samsung has launched SmartThings Family Care, aimed at caregivers. According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States provide some form of care. This means there is a need for technology solutions to ease the burden of care, and SmartThings Family Care is exactly that.
This is a new service available to Samsung smartphone owners based in the United States. It will be available tomorrow and is suitable for seniors as well as those who need help with their daily activities.
Family Care “leverages SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, with smart home devices to deliver comprehensive schedule management, activity notifications, medication reminders and location-based care,” the company said in its press release.
With Family Care, caregivers receive alerts if anomalies are detected in their loved ones’ daily routine. Family Care can recognize the first activity of the day, such as your loved one using their Samsung smartphone, and will reassure you about their condition.
Family members can receive reminders to check their blood pressure and blood sugar, and can schedule doctor appointments through their Samsung smartphone or TV to ensure their loved ones stay on track with their medications.
Caregivers receive alerts when their loved ones arrive or leave a location, helping to keep them safe. Samsung says this can be especially helpful for scheduled medical appointments or regular visits to pharmacies.
Finally, caregivers can also set up automations to help their loved ones save energy by turning off appliances when no one is home, and improve air quality by automatically turning on a Samsung air purifier when outdoor pollutants are high.
In the US, Family Care will be accessible via the Life tab of the SmartThings app. Samsung promises to continually improve and expand Family Care in the future.
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