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Alexa Etc
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I wonder if anyone can advise me please.
It's been suggested I get a care call type alarm that either my disabled husband or myself would be able to summon help if we couldn't make the phone.
I saw something a few days ago about setting up Alexa so we could ask it to make a phone call.. I.e.Alexa call JANE.
We have a facebook portal with Alexa. What else do i need to buy to have the facility in the bedroom and sitting room..how do i marry them to work together, please.
It's been suggested I get a care call type alarm that either my disabled husband or myself would be able to summon help if we couldn't make the phone.
I saw something a few days ago about setting up Alexa so we could ask it to make a phone call.. I.e.Alexa call JANE.
We have a facebook portal with Alexa. What else do i need to buy to have the facility in the bedroom and sitting room..how do i marry them to work together, please.
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This might help:
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(Unfortunately Amazon hasn't yet enabled the Alexa Guard Plus feature for UK devices though, so only the stuff about an emergency contact number is relevant at the moment).
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(Unfortunately Amazon hasn't yet enabled the Alexa Guard Plus feature for UK devices though, so only the stuff about an emergency contact number is relevant at the moment).
you need to have the call ..."whoever" set up though, so you'll need someone who is willing to be "jane" in your scenario, and understand that "jane" might not be in/available when you call. IMO in your situation, it may be better (if you have a landline) to get a care alarm of some sort. That way, it is ALWAYS answered and if your nominated contacts do not answer, professional call handlers can talk to you, and send appropriate help. Even for a care alarm, you need someone to be "jane"
Care alarms usually have a pendant, wristwatch or some other device worn on the body. Much more useful than 'Alexa' if you need help when you're in the bathroom, garden or anywhere out of range of 'Alexa'.
Some care alarms have fall detectors which will send help if you are unconscious.
Sadly these services are expensive but they are reliable. No good using 'Alexa' to call 'Jane' if she has her phone switched to silent at night or whilst she is at work.
Thisoldbird, you need to consider your needs and your finances before making any decisions. The Echo Dot is the cheapest 'Alexa' device at around £18.
Some care alarms have fall detectors which will send help if you are unconscious.
Sadly these services are expensive but they are reliable. No good using 'Alexa' to call 'Jane' if she has her phone switched to silent at night or whilst she is at work.
Thisoldbird, you need to consider your needs and your finances before making any decisions. The Echo Dot is the cheapest 'Alexa' device at around £18.
Thank you everyone who responded.
It's very useful information. At the moment my husband is never alone being housebound, which makes me housebound but for the very occasional outing.
I'll get a echo dot for the bedroom to try it. My Grandson will set it up for us.
We live in a very small apartment so would happily buy another if need be. We have a Portal that has Alexa for starters..
This getting old lark gets harder and harder..
Thanks again everyone.
It's very useful information. At the moment my husband is never alone being housebound, which makes me housebound but for the very occasional outing.
I'll get a echo dot for the bedroom to try it. My Grandson will set it up for us.
We live in a very small apartment so would happily buy another if need be. We have a Portal that has Alexa for starters..
This getting old lark gets harder and harder..
Thanks again everyone.
I would get an alarm ,either on your wrist or around your neck. You press it and get put straight through to a professional person who will help you to get the appropriate service immediately. Supposing that you fall out in the yard you wouldn't have Alexa to call on . The alarms work up to about 75feet from the base alarm unit.
From experience the alarm company try to make contact with the person, then if not possible they phone the contact numbers.
Turns out my relative had left his button on when he went out in the car and must have knocked it when he gou out of the car. Didn't hear the alarm company trying to contact him as he was outside speaking to his neighbour.
He only knew about it when a relative turned up, followed by another relative and then me with the spare key!
Turns out my relative had left his button on when he went out in the car and must have knocked it when he gou out of the car. Didn't hear the alarm company trying to contact him as he was outside speaking to his neighbour.
He only knew about it when a relative turned up, followed by another relative and then me with the spare key!
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