Threshold Care, a company dedicated to empowering caregivers with insights that help them care for their aging loved ones, has announced the availability of its first product, the Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plug, for limited pre-order. Motion is a non-invasive Wi-Fi sensing smart plug that provides real-time motion insights to caregivers and family members, without requiring any cameras or wearables.
“We know that most people over the age of 65 want to age in their home, and their loved ones want to know if they are okay,” says Jacob Loader, managing director and co-founder of Threshold Care. “The Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plug is a simple, easy to use solution that provides families with the ability to see at any time if things are okay ‚— and also know when to check in — without requiring any behavior change from their loved one.”
The Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plug works by using a network of three smart-plug sensors placed in outlets throughout the home to monitor motion. Once connected to Wi-Fi, these sensors measure disruption in Wi-Fi signal as a way to anonymously detect motion, without image/video capture. Once installed, the devices will begin to learn motion patterns and send notifications to caregivers through the Threshold Care App if a pattern is broken. This could mean reporting when motion is detected at an unusual time or if there is no motion when there usually should be.
Threshold Care does not require any monthly subscription fees or for the individual being monitored to wear any devices. This makes it an accessible and privacy-conscious solution for older adults who want to maintain their independence.
Threshold Care’s Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plug is available for a special discounted price of $49.99 (originally $59.99) for a three-sensor starter pack. Those who pre-order can expect shipments to begin in spring 2024.
For more information and to pre-order, visit https://threshold.care/products/pre-order.
