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Smart home & assisted living

Accessible Home Hub editorial · Updated 7 October 2026

Check device dependencies, consent and backup arrangements.

Resident using a tablet to adjust lights in a cosy living room.
Illustrative setting; individual needs and installation requirements vary.

Planning & resource guides

Smart home accessibility for low vision and limited hand movement

Match everyday tasks to usable controls, exact device setups and backup arrangements before a trial.

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Smart-home planning and printable trial record

Record the task, setup, observations, backup and review, then print your typed notes or save as PDF.

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Radar fall sensors vs wearables: coverage, consent and response

Compare the whole alert pathway, including what happens when detection fails.

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Smart locks, motion lights and voice controls: plan backup access

Make everyday entry and lighting usable when automation is unavailable.

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Plan together

For residents and families

Start with what the resident wants to do, record the constraints and bring questions to an individual assessment.

For contractors and design professionals

Use the planning records to clarify the brief. Confirm local requirements, assessed needs and product instructions through the appropriate professional process.

Prepare for your next conversation

Record the resident's priorities and questions, then take a planning sheet to your assessment or contractor discussion.

Turn this guide into a plan

Choose the next step that fits your project. These tools help prepare a discussion; they do not replace an individual assessment.

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