There are so many products out there today "keeping us safe", at home and away.
Medical alerts come in all sizes and functionalities. Some alerts include operators who phone friends or relatives with the press of a button. Other models, call 911. Some include GPS locators, and even motion sensors: Some allow 2-way conversations. Some charge monthly fees plus a unit charge. They are waterproof and can be worn around the neck or on a wrist. The Monthly costs vary as much as the units' abilities, anywhere from 29.95 to 59.95 per month, and more.
Personal panic alarms. They alert anyone nearby to an existing emergency situation with alarms from 90dB-120dB and more. They usually come in a keychain style, some with flashlights and all with batteries required. Some are designed to be clicked, while others are squeezed. Unit costs: around 10.00. No monthly fee. Great in an urban setting. But, if no one is around to hear the loud siren, you are out of luck.
Personal Emergency Response units. Some of these units offer more features than others. Some have unit charges and no monthly fee, but they all depend on your smartphone and an app. Great for seniors, keeping track of kids, accidents, etc
I recently tested one brand from Wearsafe Labs. The product features I didn't like? A few. The features I liked? Several: First, the cost. Really minimal for all the features it offers--$5.00 monthly! And no product charge. I don't know about you but I hate getting locked into a monthly fee that ends up costing several hundred dollars a year.
How it works:
First, open the back of the tag using the bottom of the clip-on holder. It acts like a screwdriver in the vertical impression on the back so you can turn it to open the tag. Inside is the battery and a 4-digit code which you will need to register and sync with the WearSafe app.
Unit Size and flexibility: About 1 1/2 inches high, 1 inch wide and extremely lightweight. Comes with 2 connectors-- a keyring or lavalier link, plus a clip-on holder. Both slide into the top of the Wearsafe tag.
In trouble: 1. Press the button on the top of the tag, 2. Say what's wrong. Then WearSafe goes to work: they text and call your network. If all of them respond,WearSafe has a chat feature that lets them decide who can help the quickest There's even a real-time Google map with your location. And your recorded voice lets your network know the issue. What's more, you know that help is coming when your tag vibrates..
On a scale of 1 to 10: Wearsafe Labs gets an 8.75
Check out their site for a 30-day FREE TRIAL.: Wearsafe.com.
for more information, and more of my reviews, go to YBLTV.com .
How it works:First, open the back of the tag using the bottom of the clip-on holder. It acts like a screwdriver in the vertical impression on the back so you can turn it to open the tag. Inside is the battery and a 4-digit code which you will need to register and sync with the WearSafe app.
Unit Size and flexibility: About 1 1/2 inches high, 1 inch wide and extremely lightweight. Comes with 2 connectors-- a keyring or lavalier link, plus a clip-on holder. Both slide into the top of the Wearsafe tag. |
| Your network gets your alert. |
In trouble: 1. Press the button on the top of the tag, 2. Say what's wrong. Then WearSafe goes to work: they text and call your network. If all of them respond,WearSafe has a chat feature that lets them decide who can help the quickest There's even a real-time Google map with your location. And your recorded voice lets your network know the issue. What's more, you know that help is coming when your tag vibrates..On a scale of 1 to 10: Wearsafe Labs gets an 8.75
What I didn't like: The lavalier link and the clip-on holder were very difficult to insert -- I broke a nail. Took many insertions and removals to get them sliding easier. Also, the "screwdriver" effect of the clip-on holder was difficult to work-- again, practice makes perfect, etc. Or maybe just putting them under warm running water will do the trick.
Check out their site for a 30-day FREE TRIAL.: Wearsafe.com.
for more information, and more of my reviews, go to YBLTV.com .
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