FREMONT, Calif. , June 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - Home8, a new venture by MivaTek, today expanded its capabilities as a complete smart security and protection platform into the Health and Wellness market. Designed for the elderly, at home medical patients, or people potentially requiring assistance, Home8 has unveiled three Smart Care Ultra-Secure Starter Kits with services including panic buttons, activity tracking, and automated medicine dispensers. These solutions not only help protect those living inside the home, but also bring peace of mind to loved ones and caregivers looking after them.
“Caregivers and adult children face many challenges when caring for an elderly parent or loved one who still wants to maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life,” said Daniel Wong, Worldwide Vice President of MivaTek. “Our Smart Care Ultra-Secure Starter Kits help make this possible with solutions that enable collaboration without being intrusive, giving caregivers peace of mind while providing the right balance of freedom their loved ones desire.”
Home8 Smart Care Ultra-Secure Starter Kits include:
Elder Care Ultra-Secure Starter Kit – Includes two tracking sensors that securely log daily activities, a Twist HD camera that rotates 300 degrees, and a panic button in case of emergencies. Features include:
- Home8 app works with the activity tracker to allow users to track daily activities
- Panic button can be worn or placed in various rooms for easy access in case of emergency
- Twist HD cameras make it easier to locate a loved one in case of emergency
- Video-integrated notifications are sent in the event of emergency
- In-App direct phone dial capability to your emergency contacts or local first responders
Medication Adherence Ultra-Secure Starter Kit – Includes an Automatic Medication Dispenser that holds 28 slots of medicine, creates an audible alert when it’s time to take it, and sends a push notification to authorized users when a dose is missed. Features include:
- Designed for post-op patients and people suffering from chronic disease, memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease
- Can also help keep track of supplement and vitamin intake
- Home8 mobile app makes it easy for caregiver to monitor a loved one’s medication intake
- Twist HD cameras make it easier to locate a loved one in case of emergency
- Video-integrated notifications are sent in the event of emergency
- In-App direct phone dial capability to your emergency contacts or local first responders
Medication Tracking Ultra-Secure Starter Kit – Helps a user track their medication intake. The included Twist HD camera verifies when medication is taken. Features Include:
- Medication tracking sensor can be attached to pillbox or prescription bottle to log medication intake
- Home8 mobile app makes it easy for caregivers to monitor a loved one’s medication intake
- Twist HD cameras make it easier to locate a loved one in case of emergency
- Video-integrated notifications are sent in the event of emergency
- In-App direct phone dial capability to your emergency contacts or local first responders
Home8 Smart Care Ultra-Secure Starter Kits start as low as $199.99. All Home8 Starter Kits include the Security Shuttle that automatically connects and manages all security sensors and HD cameras to the Home8 mobile app, which controls the system from any location. Users can then customize and add on to their starter kits with a variety of Home8 cameras, sensors, and devices for complete home security and awareness. Additionally, users can upgrade to Home8 premium features that adds up to 10 authorized users or emergency contacts, and allows multiple locations to be managed under one app.
In celebration of Home8’s entrance into the Health and Wellness market, Home8 will be conducting a 72-hour new product launch sale June 24-26, 2016. New customers will have the opportunity to buy the Medication Adherence Kit at 40 percent off the retail price while existing Home8 users will have the opportunity to buy the Automatic Medication Dispenser al la carte at 50 percent off the retail price exclusively at www.home8protect.com.
Launched in 2016, Home8’s ultra-secure comprehensive video-integrated security platform gives users the power to collaborate, protect, and control. The addition of Smart Care solutions to the Home8 smart security ecosystem coincides with the company’s mission to provide a multi-user, multi-location, multi-hub/device user experience under a single mobile application.
For more information on Home8 products and services, visit www.home8protect.com
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About Home8
Home8 leads a new generation of advanced wireless communication platforms, incorporating video and Internet-based mobile cloud technology to put home control and protection in the palm of users’ hands. Home8’s patented zero-pairing networking technology installs in minutes and integrates smart security, safety, video, care, and home control functions to protect property, assets, and people. Home8 features include sensor-initiated video recording, cloud and local storage options, notifications to customized tiers of recipients, and can be used in multiple locations, all accessible under one single mobile app. To see the complete Home8 lineup of comprehensive and affordable alarm, awareness, and assurance solutions and services, please visit www.home8protect.com.