With more and more individuals giving care for loved ones and needing additional support, Samsung has launched SmartThings Family Care, a new service available for U.S. SmartThings app users on Galaxy smartphones tailored for the aging population along with individuals who are in need of assistance with their daily activities.
“We developed Family Care to address the persistent, real-world challenges families face in a rapidly aging society,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of SmartThings at Samsung Electronics. “By integrating advanced AI technology, we aim to provide smarter, more intuitive solutions that enhance the quality of life for our customers and their loved ones.”
The SmartThings Family Care service harnesses SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, with Smart home devices to offer comprehensive schedule management, activity notifications, medication reminders, and location-based care. The top features of this service include:
Activity Notifications for Peace of Mind
One of the biggest struggles caregivers face is the constant worry about their loved ones. With SmartThings, caregivers can gain peace of mind by receiving alerts if any abnormalities are detected in their loved one’s daily routines. For example, Family Care can recognize the first activity of the day— using their Galaxy phone—and send a notification to a chosen caregiver, reassuring them that their loved one is ok.
Scheduling Medication and Appointment Reminders
By the age of 40, over half of Americans surveyed had taken at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a third of American adults in their 60s and 70s use five or more prescription drugs regularly. Now, family members can receive reminders to check their blood pressure and blood sugar and can schedule their doctor’s appointments through their Galaxy smartphone or Samsung TV to ensure their loved ones are staying on track with their medication.
Location-Based Notifications
Now, users can stay connected with their loved ones’ location using their Galaxy smartphones. With Family Care, caregivers receive alerts when their loved ones arrive or leave a place, helping to ensure their safety. This can be especially useful for scheduled medical appointments or regular visits to pharmacies.
By setting up automation, caregivers can help their loved ones save energy by turning off appliances when no one is home, and improve indoor air quality by automatically activating the air purifier when outdoor pollutants are high.
The Family Care service can be downloaded from the Life tab of the SmartThings app. Samsung plans to continue to expand and improve SmartThings Family Care, providing family members in need of care more convenience and those who support them with more ways to ensure a healthy and safe daily life.
Learn more at www.partners.smartthings.com.
About SmartThings
SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, builds smart homes that are convenient, safe, sustainable and fun. Millions of people, in nearly 200 countries, use SmartThings to easily control their connected homes and IoT devices. SmartThings delivers simple, powerful experiences across Samsung’s leading portfolio of phones, TVs, and appliances. We offer the most versatile smart home experience as an open platform with a rich partner ecosystem. As a founding member of Matter, we are a leader in the industry to help make smart homes more secure, reliable and seamless to use.
See also: No Child Hungry Invites Independent Retailers To Join Their Cause
