The best home security for seniors
We can often find ourselves spending a lot of time thinking about the safety of our vulnerable family members. Our older relatives want to stay independent and comfortable, but they also require additional protection, particularly as the dark nights set in. Home security, smart home devices in particular, can play a major role in keeping our ageing parents and grandparents safer in their own homes.
While seniors might not be as technically savvy as younger generations, there are still plenty of security devices that are simple to set up and extremely intuitive to use. As the leading home security provider, we have highlighted a selection of smart home tech and security solutions that are perfectly suited to helping take care of all family members.
Make home access simpler and safer with the help of a smart Lock
Are you worried about your parents leaving their home unlocked by mistake? The Linus® Smart Lock is the perfect device to address this fear. Linus® will lock their door automatically once it is closed. So if they are heading out of the house for any reason and can’t remember if they locked the door, you can simply check the lock status with the Yale Access app and ease their worries.
Managing home access for age care services can be challenging and stressful for our older relatives, leaving us worrying about who has access to their homes as well. A smart lock will simplify the whole ordeal. Linus® can grant virtual keys or entry codes that will provide quick and secure access to trusted individuals, like nurses or care staff. And if anything changes or the services are no longer needed, access can be swiftly revoked at any time. Notifications sent when the door is locked or unlocked can also allow you to monitor when nurses come and go. The Yale Smart keypad can also be added, perfect for age care service workers, or seniors so they can access their homes using a code. Without relying on the need for them to have a smartphone. Should an accident happen and you need quick access to their homes, Linus® will grant you key-free access, so you can help at a moment's notice.
Home automation seems like it might be too daunting for older adults to handle, but it can actually make their lives much more comfortable. With Zipato®, they can easily manage their security system, energy management, safety protection, and health care in one automation system. Thanks to integrations with the Linus® Smart Lock, once their door is opened smart thermostats can be turned on to keep their house comfortably warm during the winter and cool during the summer, and smart lights will switch on automatically, so our loved ones won’t ever fumble for light switches in the dark.
Linus® will also ensure that their door is locked at all times. Systems like these can be programmed to respond to their actions, helping them to manage their entire home setup from one, easy-to-use, accessible location!
Ensure their home is always protected with a Yale smart alarm
Yale smart alarms and accessories can help to ease our minds, knowing that our older relatives are safe and comfortable in their homes at all times. Easy to install and use, and fully controllable through the Yale Home app, the Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm can be paired with up to 40 accessories for the perfect customisable home security system. Thanks to the integration with Linus®, when older relatives arrive home their alarm will deactivate instantly when the door is unlocked. And for families who have outbuildings on their property to have their parents close by but still in their own space, the Sync Alarm also offers an enhanced 200m range.
Customisation can help our loved ones be in greater control of their home security! A keypad placed near the front door is an old-fashioned security classic, but often a necessity as most older adults prefer to arm or disarm their system using physical buttons. For the more adventurous, a keyfob can let them activate, deactivate, or emergency trigger their alarm from anywhere within their home. Looking for a way to be sure that you can be aware of any issues the moment they arise? Add a panic button, which they can have next to them at all times, that will send an alert to you when activated should they need any assistance. And for elderly relatives who still love to cook, keep them safe by adding our smoke detector accessory in key locations like their kitchens or hallways.
Voice control is a more user-friendly way to control their smart alarm. Yale smart alarms integrate with voice assistant-powered smart speakers, like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so they can arm or disarm their security system without having to get up from their seats.
Secure their well-being with the help of smart cameras
Worried about your older parents living alone? A smart camera can be the perfect security device to check in on them (with their consent) and ensure that everything is fine throughout the day.
Stairways are the leading cause of accidents or injuries within the home. Navigating any staircase can place loved ones at risk of slipping or seriously injuring themselves. Our Pan and Tilt camera is ideal for dangerous areas, like kitchens or stairs, as you can move the camera to look in almost every corner of a room, so families can ensure that no falls have occurred. Front and back doors are also great locations for security cameras as they monitor a loved one’s home entries and exits, observing for possible intruders.
Our Yale Smart Cameras provide customisable detection and monitoring, allowing for full protection of any property, while still being simple enough for seniors to set up and control using the Yale View app, all for no monthly fees. Easily check the live HD feed to see disturbances at your relative's home, or check in on their wellbeing during the day, with notifications sent directly to your phone once motion is detected. So you can be up to date with any events in the daily lives of your senior relatives.
Yale cameras can also offer a social outlet to ageing loved ones, as the two-way audio on the cameras can allow you to communicate with them to remind them to eat or take medication, or even talk on days when you’re too busy to head over for a visit.
Finally, older relatives can always know who is at their door, without having to open it with the Yale Digital Door viewers. The LCD screen is battery-operated and easy to install on most doors. The device offers clear live video footage, replacing a classic mechanical door viewer by allowing them to easily see who is at their door on the LCD screen.
Safeguard their precious memories with the help of a safe
Your relatives might have items they want to secure so they can be passed down to future generations. Protect treasured family heirlooms and sentimental belongings with a Yale safe.
Yale offers an extensive range of safes to fulfil any storage requirements. Consumers have several options when it comes to opening their safe, including keys, fingerprints, or entry code access based on their safe model and personal preference.
Each Yale safe offers different security features, including tamper-proof doors and lockdown after repeated failed entry attempts, to cater to any required levels of protection. Some models also offer hooks, lighting, and shelving options available for quick viewing and easy access to treasured items. With Yale Safes, your family can rest easy knowing that any belongings with strong sentimental value will always be safe and protected.