Samsung now has a vast and growing smart home ecosystem. Today (August 15), they announced an expansion with SmartThings Family Care. This new feature introduces various functions designed to assist elderly caregivers.
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SmartThings Family Care offers activity notifications, location-based care, medication reminders, and schedule management. The feature will launch in the United States on Friday (08/16) and will be available for users of the SmartThings app. It will utilize Samsung’s SmartThings platform to provide these services.
In addition to supporting the elderly, the feature can also help others who need similar care. Users can access SmartThings Family Care from the “Life” tab in the main app.
The purpose of this feature is to alert caregivers to any abnormalities in their loved one’s daily routine. Family Care monitors daily activities through the person’s Galaxy smartphone and sends notifications to the designated family caregiver.
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For those needing care, the feature can send reminders for checking blood pressure or blood sugar levels, as well as notifications about medical appointments and medication schedules through Galaxy smartphones or Samsung smart TVs.
