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Stove Sensor

Concerns Addressed:
  • Home Safety
  • Autonomy Support
  • Cooking Safety

The Stove Sensor monitors whether an electric or induction stove is on or off, alerting caregivers if it is left on too long, left unattended, or turned on at an unexpected time.

Paired with a Motion Sensor, it can also detect when someone has left the kitchen while cooking and prompt them to return.

  • Detects stove on/off status in real time
  • Configurable alert thresholds to trigger after any set duration
  • Pair with a Motion Sensor to detect unattended cooking
  • Customizable verbal prompts to remind individuals to return to the kitchen
  • Alerts sent via text, email, or phone to caregivers or Remote Support staff
  • Works with electric and induction stoves
  • Activity logged to SimplyHome portal for trend reporting

Step 1: Install and Configure

The sensor is installed on or near the stove during SimplyHome system setup. Caregivers and staff configure rules, for example, ‘Alert if the stove is on for more than 45 minutes’ or ‘Alert if the stove is on after 10pm.’

Step 2: Monitor Activity

The sensor continuously monitors stove status and communicates with the SimplyHome hub. If a rule is triggered, the system immediately sends alerts to designated contacts. A verbal prompt can also remind the individual to turn off the stove or return to the kitchen.

Step 3: Caregiver Response

Caregivers or Remote Support staff receive an alert and can check in with the individual by phone or video call before deciding whether in-person support is needed. Over 90% of incidents are resolved remotely.

Compatible Stoves: Electric and induction only (not gas)

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: Battery powered

Alert Types: Text, email, phone call

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly or Butler hub

Recommended Pairing: Motion Sensor (kitchen)

Chair/Bed Pressure Pad Sensor

Concerns Addressed:
  • Safety
  • Overnight Monitoring
  • Autonomy Support

The Chair/Bed Pressure Pad Sensor detects when an individual gets up from a bed or chair and immediately alerts on-site or Remote Support staff.

It’s a key component of overnight monitoring and fall prevention plans, providing a dignified, non-intrusive alternative to cameras.

  • Detects presence and absence on beds, chairs, and padded surfaces
  • Configure alerts for departure during specified hours, typically overnight
  • Trigger announcements and alerts to tablets and staff devices
  • If not acknowledged by on-site staff, alert automatically escalates to Remote Support
  • Supports fall prevention protocols and overnight safety plans
  • Thin, discreet pad fits under mattress or chair cushion
  • All activity logged for care team review and reporting

Step 1: Place Under Mattress or Cushion

The pressure pad is placed discreetly beneath the mattress or chair cushion during system installation. No visible hardware is present from the individual’s perspective.

Step 2: Configure Monitoring Hours

Care teams define the time window during which departure should trigger an alert, typically overnight hours or nap times. Rules can also specify an acknowledgment window before escalation occurs.

Step 3: Alert and Escalate

When the individual gets up during a monitored period, an alert is sent immediately to on-site staff or Remote Support. If not acknowledged within the configured timeframe, the system automatically escalates to the next responder.

Detection Method: Pressure-based contact pad

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus / wired depending on configuration

Power: Connected to SimplyHome hub

Form Factor: Thin flexible pad, fits under mattress or seat cushion

Placement: Bed, chair, wheelchair, or sofa

Alert Types: In-home announcement, text, email, phone call

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly or Butler hub

Escalation: Automatic escalation if alert not acknowledged within set timeframe

Flood Sensor

Concerns Addressed:
  • Home Safety
  • Emergency Response

The Flood Sensor monitors for the presence of water on the floor in bathrooms, kitchens, and other at-risk areas, sending an immediate alert to caregivers when moisture is detected.

It’s especially important in overnight or unsupervised settings where a running tap, overflowing bath, or appliance leak could go unnoticed.

  • Detects moisture on two metal contacts on the underside of the sensor
  • Immediate alerts sent via text, email, or phone on water detection
  • Low-profile design suitable for bathroom, kitchen, and utility areas
  • Battery powered, no wiring or plumbing access required
  • Integrates into SimplyHome alert routing and escalation system
  • Activity logged to SimplyHome portal
  • Test with a damp paper towel, no need to create a water event

Step 1: Position in Risk Areas

The Flood Sensor is placed flat on the floor in areas prone to water, typically bathrooms and kitchens, during system installation. The two metal detection contacts sit on the underside, in contact with the floor surface.

Step 2: Detect Water and Alert

When moisture bridges both contacts, the sensor sends an immediate signal to the SimplyHome hub, which triggers alerts to designated caregivers or Remote Support staff.

Step 3: Respond and Document

Caregivers receive an alert and can call or video check in with the individual before escalating to in-person support. All events are logged in the SimplyHome portal for documentation and follow-up.

Detection Method: Dual metal contact moisture detection

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: Battery powered

Form Factor: Low-profile floor-mounted sensor

Alert Types: Text, email, phone call

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly or Butler hub

Motion Sensor

Concerns Addressed:
  • Overnight Monitoring
  • Wandering & Elopement
  • Safety & Security

The Motion Sensor detects movement within a defined area of the home, triggering real-time alerts and logging activity for care team review.

Used in bedrooms, hallways, kitchens, and common areas, it provides a privacy-respecting way to monitor daily routines and flag unexpected activity without the use of cameras.

  • Detects motion within a customizable range
  • 3 to 4 minute cool-down period between alerts to conserve battery life
  • Trigger alerts based on motion at specific times of day or night
  • Combine with Stove Sensor to detect unattended cooking
  • Use in hallways or exits for wandering and elopement monitoring
  • All activity logged for daily living pattern analysis
  • Alerts via text, email, or phone to designated responders
  • Battery powered, no wiring required

Step 1: Position and Configure

Motion sensors are installed in key areas of the home during system setup. Rules are configured to define when motion should trigger an alert, for example, ‘if motion is detected in the hallway between 11pm and 6am, send a text to the overnight DSP.’

Step 2: Monitor and Alert

When motion is detected, the sensor communicates with the SimplyHome hub, which checks the event against the configured rules. If a rule is triggered, alerts are sent immediately to the designated responders.

Step 3: Review Patterns

All motion activity is logged on the SimplyHome portal. Care teams can review daily and weekly patterns to identify changes in routine, sleep disruption, or unusual activity that may indicate a need for additional support.

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: Battery powered

Detection Range: Up to 30 feet (standard indoor range)

Cool-Down Period: 3 to 4 minutes between triggers

Alert Types: Text, email, phone call

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly or Butler hub

Smoke Alarm Monitor Sensor

Concerns Addressed:
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety & Security

The Smoke Alarm Monitor Sensor listens for the audible alarm of an existing smoke detector and immediately notifies designated caregivers via text, email, or phone when it triggers.

It adds a critical digital layer to existing fire safety equipment, ensuring care teams are alerted even if the individual is unable to call for help.

  • Detects the sound of an existing smoke alarm, no rewiring required
  • Immediate alerts sent to caregivers and Remote Support staff via text, email, or phone
  • Integrates into the SimplyHome alert routing and escalation system
  • Customizable responder list to alert the right people in the right order
  • All activity logged to SimplyHome portal
  • Battery powered for continued operation during a power outage
  • Works alongside existing fire safety equipment, not in place of it

Step 1: Install Near Existing Smoke Alarm

The sensor is placed in close proximity to an existing smoke detector during SimplyHome system installation. It listens continuously for the alarm frequency.

Step 2: Detect and Alert

When a smoke alarm sounds, the sensor immediately triggers the SimplyHome notification system. Designated caregivers, DSPs, or Remote Support staff receive an alert via their preferred contact method.

Step 3: Escalate if Needed

If the primary responder does not acknowledge the alert within a set timeframe, the system escalates to the next person in the responder sequence, ensuring someone is always notified.

Detection Method: Acoustic (detects sound of smoke alarm)

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: Battery powered (3V CR-123A lithium batteries)

Battery Replacement: Rotate cover counterclockwise to access battery compartment

Alert Types: Text, email, phone call

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly or Butler hub

Range Extender

Concerns Addressed:
  • Safety & Security

The Z-Wave Range Extender strengthens the wireless mesh network that connects all SimplyHome sensors and devices, acting as a repeater to ensure every sensor stays connected and every alert gets through.

It’s ideal for larger homes, multi-floor settings, and group residences where sensors may be too far from the hub to communicate reliably.

  • Boosts Z-Wave signal range across larger homes and multi-floor settings
  • Plug-in design, no wiring or technical installation required
  • Acts as a mesh network node, relaying signals between sensors and the hub
  • Ensures reliable communication in areas with thick walls or interference
  • Supports all SimplyHome Z-Wave sensors and devices
  • Transparent operation, no configuration required by the user
  • Always-on connectivity for 24/7 reliability

Step 1: Identify Coverage Gaps

During system installation, a SimplyHome technician identifies any areas of the home where sensor signal strength may be reduced due to distance, walls, or interference.

Step 2: Place the Extender

The Range Extender is plugged into a standard outlet at a midpoint between the hub and the sensors that need extended range. It immediately joins the Z-Wave mesh network.

Step 3: Seamless Network Extension

Sensors in the extended area now route their signals through the extender to the hub, ensuring reliable alerting and monitoring across the entire home without any additional user setup.

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: 110-240V AC outlet powered

Function: Z-Wave mesh repeater / signal extender

Form Factor: Compact plug-in module

Configuration: Automatic, no user setup required

Compatibility: All SimplyHome Z-Wave sensors and devices

Z-Wave Smart Plug

Concerns Addressed:
  • Home Safety
  • Remote Support

The Z-Wave Smart Plug turns any standard electrical outlet into a smart, monitored connection point, giving caregivers and individuals greater control over the home environment without rewiring or complex installation.

It can track appliance usage, cut power to devices left on overnight, and automate daily routines through the SimplyHome portal.

  • Remotely switch any plugged-in device on or off via the SimplyHome portal
  • Set time-based rules to automatically cut power at specified hours
  • Monitor appliance activity in real time
  • Receive alerts when a device has been on longer than expected
  • Integrates fully with SimplyHome System outcomes and automations
  • No wiring required, plugs directly into standard outlet
  • Also functions as a Z-Wave mesh repeater to extend network range

Step 1: Set Rules

Through the SimplyHome portal, define when appliances should be on or off, or configure alerts for extended use. Rules can be time-based, activity-triggered, or manually controlled.

Step 2: Monitor Activity

Real-time usage data flows into the SimplyHome dashboard. Caregivers can see when a device was turned on or off, how long it ran, and receive text or email alerts if a rule is triggered.

Step 3: Automate or Respond

When a rule is triggered, for example a fan left on overnight, the system can automatically cut power or alert the appropriate caregiver to respond.

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: 110-240V AC outlet powered

Max Load: Up to 15A / 1800W

Form Factor: Compact plug-in module

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly hub

Alerts: Text, email, and phone via SimplyHome portal

Button Sensor

Concerns Addressed:
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety & Security
  • Communication

The Button Sensor gives individuals a simple, reliable way to request assistance at any moment, immediately triggering an alert to caregivers, on-site staff, or the SimplyHome Remote Support team.

Buttons can be mounted at bedsides, in bathrooms, or worn as a pendant, ensuring help is always within reach.

  • Single-press activation sends an immediate alert to designated responders
  • Can be mounted at bedside or in the bathroom, or worn as a pendant
  • Triggers in-home announcements and remote notifications simultaneously
  • Customizable responder sequence, alerts on-site staff first then Remote Support if unacknowledged
  • Integrates with the SimplyHome portal for logging and reporting
  • Discreet design suitable for any home setting
  • Battery powered, no wiring required
  • Works as a standalone alert or as part of a wider SimplyHome system

Step 1: Place or Wear the Button

The button is positioned at key locations such as the bedside or bathroom, or worn by the individual as a pendant or wristband. Placement is determined during the person-centered assessment process based on the individual’s goals and needs.

Step 2: Press for Assistance

When the individual presses the button, the SimplyHome system immediately sends alerts to designated contacts, whether that is a family member, on-site DSP, or the 24/7 Remote Support team.

Step 3: Respond and Document

Responders receive the alert and can call, video check in, or send in-person support as needed. All activations are time-stamped and logged in the SimplyHome portal for care documentation and pattern review.

Protocol: Z-Wave Plus

Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)

Power: Battery powered

Form Factor: Wall-mounted button or wearable pendant

Activation: Single button press

Alert Types: In-home announcement, text, email, phone call

Connectivity: Integrates with SimplyHome Firefly or Butler hub

Escalation: Configurable acknowledgment and escalation routing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SimplyHome?

SimplyHome provides enabling technology and Remote Support services that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live more independently and safely in their own homes. Our platform combines smart home technology, virtual support tools, and real-time data to support individuals, families, and care providers.

Remote Support is a service model that allows trained staff to support individuals from a distance using technology, rather than being physically present 24/7.
 It includes tools like sensors, alerts, video check-ins, and two-way communication to provide help when it’s needed, while promoting independence and privacy.

SimplyHome is designed for:

  • Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD)
  • Provider agencies offering residential or supported living services
  • Families and guardians looking for safer, more flexible support options
  • State and Medicaid-funded programs that support community-based living

Instead of constant in-person supervision, SimplyHome uses technology to:

  • Monitor safety (doors, motion, appliances, emergencies)
  • Enable individuals to complete daily routines independently
  • Provide support only when an alert or need arises

 

This helps people build confidence, autonomy, and real-world life skills.

No. SimplyHome does not replace staff — it enhances support.
 Remote Support allows staff to:

  • Focus on meaningful interactions
  • Respond quickly to real needs
  • Support more individuals efficiently

 

In-person staff are still involved when needed, especially for hands-on or complex support.

Depending on the individual’s needs, SimplyHome may include:

  • Motion and door sensors
  • Smart appliances and environmental monitoring
  • Emergency alerts
  • Two-way communication or video check-ins
  • Dashboards for providers to monitor trends and outcomes

Absolutely. Every setup is person-centered.

Support plans, alerts, schedules, and technology are tailored to:

  • Individual goals
  • Abilities and preferences
  • Support needs
  • Provider and state requirements

SimplyHome works with provider agencies and states to support Medicaid-funded Remote Support and Assistive Technology services, where approved.

Eligibility and coverage vary by state, so we help providers navigate those requirements.

SimplyHome provides:

  • Training for provider staff
  • Education for individuals and families
  • Ongoing support and technical assistance

 

Our goal is to make the technology easy to understand and easy to use.