How Wi-Fi Sensing Helps Monitor Love Ones at Home

Jul 18, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Wi-Fi Sensing and Addison Aware

1. What is Wi-Fi sensing? Wi-Fi sensing is a new technology that uses regular Wi-Fi signals, like the ones already in your home, to detect movement, breathing, or changes in activity. It works without cameras or wearable devices, providing a simple and private way to monitor what’s happening in a space.

2. How does Wi-Fi sensing know when someone moves or falls? Wi-Fi signals bounce off walls, furniture, and people. When someone moves or even breathes, the Wi-Fi signal patterns change slightly. The system’s software analyzes these changes to determine actions such as walking, falling, or being still.

3. Does Wi-Fi sensing invade privacy? No. Wi-Fi sensing does not use microphones or cameras. It only interprets changes in Wi-Fi signals, so it tracks movement patterns while keeping personal privacy completely intact.

4. What makes Wi-Fi sensing different from wearable devices? Unlike watches or fitness trackers, Wi-Fi sensing works passively—no one needs to wear or charge anything. This makes it perfect for seniors or patients who may forget or dislike wearing monitoring devices.

5. How does Wi-Fi sensing help with remote patient monitoring (RPM)? Wi-Fi sensing can track breathing, movement, and daily activity in real time. If it detects signs like no movement or a possible fall, it can instantly alert caregivers or healthcare professionals, supporting faster assistance and safer independent living.

6. What is Addison Aware, and how does it use Wi-Fi sensing? Addison Aware is Electronic Caregiver’s home monitoring solution powered by Wi-Fi sensing from Cognitive Systems. Small plug-in devices placed around the home monitor motion and activity, sending alerts via a mobile app if something unusual happens.

7. Is the system difficult to install? Not at all. Setting up Addison Aware is simple. Just plug the Wi-Fi sensing devices into outlets in important rooms like the kitchen or bedroom. The system connects through your home Wi-Fi and starts monitoring automatically.

8. What kind of alerts can caregivers receive? Caregivers can receive notifications such as inactivity alerts, rise-from-bed notifications, or no-motion warnings. They can view weekly activity trends through the app to see changes in a loved one’s normal routine.

9. Who benefits most from Wi-Fi sensing technology? Wi-Fi sensing is ideal for seniors living independently, people recovering from illness or surgery, and families who want added peace of mind without intrusive cameras or wearable devices.

10. How can I learn more or set up Addison Aware in my home? You can explore more about Addison Aware at Home Health Monitoring Devices | Senior Safety Devices or call 623-388-1103 to speak with a specialist about customizing a system for your family’s needs.

What is Wi-Fi Sensing?

Wi-Fi sensing is a new technology that uses regular Wi-Fi signals (like the kind you have at home) to “sense” what’s happening around them. It can tell if someone is moving, breathing, or even if they fall, all without the person wearing any special device. Read more to learn what Wi-Fi sensing is and how it might be a wonderful answer to your loved one’s care and concerns.

Here’s how it works:

• Wi-Fi signals travel through the air and bounce off walls, furniture, and people.

• When someone moves or even breathes, it changes how the Wi-Fi signals bounce.

• Special software watches these changes and determines what happened, such as whether someone walked into a room or stopped breathing.

This all happens using the same Wi-Fi signals already in many homes, so no extra tools are needed on the person being monitored.

How Does Wi-Fi Sensing Help With Remote Patient Monitoring?

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) means tracking a person’s health while they stay at home. Wi-Fi sensing can help with this in smart ways:

• No need to wear anything: Some people forget or don’t want to wear smartwatches or health trackers. Wi-Fi sensing works even when they don’t wear or touch anything.

• Always watching: The system can work 24/7. If someone falls or stops moving, it can let caregivers or doctors know right away.

• It watches breathing and movement. It can detect whether someone is walking around, lying down too long, or breathing normally.

• Fast response: It can alert family or healthcare workers if it sees something odd, like no movement for a long time.

• Affordable and easy to set up: Since it uses the home Wi-Fi network, it’s cheaper and easier than installing many other sensors.

Electronic Caregiver’s Addison Aware

Addison Aware comes from an innovation collaboration partnership with Cognitive Systems, an expert in Wi-Fi sensing. To set it up, you plug small Wi-Fi devices into outlets in important rooms of the house, like the bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom. These devices watch for changes in Wi-Fi signals to see if someone is moving or present in a room. If something unusual happens, like no movement for too long, the system sends real-time alerts to family members or caregivers through a phone app.

This system is made to help seniors live alone safely and assist in remote patient monitoring. It lets caregivers monitor their loved ones without intruding and helps everyone feel more secure at home.

• Non intrusive

• Easy installation

• Sleep pattern tracking

• Weekly activity trends

• Programmable inactivity alerts

• Fail-to-rise notifications

• Non-wearable monitoring devices

• Independence and peace of mind for seniors

• Cloud-based motion detection

• Caregiver mobile app alerts

Everything works while keeping the seniors’ privacy safe, since no cameras are watching them.

Partnerships and Patients in Wi-Fi Sensing Offer Better Care

“Partnering with Electronic Caregiver is a game-changer for eldercare,” said Dr. Taj Manku, Founder and CEO of Cognitive Systems. “Wi-Fi Motion will help seniors access aging-in-place technologies and continue living in their homes non-intrusively, providing safety and peace of mind for them and their loved ones. We are looking forward to bringing Wi-Fi Sensing into more homes, making caregiving smarter, more intuitive, and ultimately more compassionate.”

“Adding the CareAware product to my Mom’s Addison Care System has been life-changing. As she embraces her golden years, this technology monitors her well-being and alerts me to any changes. Mom’s got her freedom, and I’ve got peace of mind, all without changing her daily routine” – Maria Garcia, family caregiver.

Wi-Fi sensing is privacy-centered monitoring, an innovative, contact-free way to watch over someone’s health at home. It uses regular Wi-Fi signals to detect movement, falls, or breathing. It’s excellent for older adults or anyone needing health monitoring but not wanting to wear a device. As more companies use it, this technology could help millions stay safe at home. Electronic Caregiver Inc. uses special Wi-Fi technology in our Addison Aware system to help keep seniors safe at home.

Addison Aware & Wi-Fi Sensing

Addison Aware is changing how families and caregivers support loved ones at home. With advanced Wi-Fi sensing technology, Addison Aware delivers real-time, non-intrusive monitoring as no cameras or wearables are required. Instantly receive rise-from-bed notifications, inactivity alerts, and simple weekly activity trends while respecting your loved one’s privacy.

Easy to install and effortless to use, Addison Aware empowers seniors to stay safe and independent, providing caregivers with true peace of mind. Ready to experience intelligent, caring home monitoring? Discover how Addison Aware can help your family today by calling us for a conversation about customizing an Addison system specifically to meet your needs: 623-388-1103 or visit Home Health Monitoring Devices | Senior Safety Devices.