UniFi Elder Care & Aging In Place Tech

The Dignity-First Guarantee

Why Seniors Accept This (And Reject Big-Box Cameras)

When adult children worry about aging parents, the knee-jerk reaction is often to install indoor security cameras. Seniors hate this — and rightly so. Being watched on video inside your own living room, kitchen, or hallway strips away privacy and feels patronizing.

Our approach uses invisible, passive ambient sensing inside the UniFi ecosystem. We don't watch them — our sensors simply confirm daily patterns: Did the refrigerator open for breakfast? Has someone walked into the living room this morning? Is the house warm enough during a freeze? Family gets total peace of mind, while parents maintain 100% privacy and dignity.

The UniFi Advantage

Enterprise Hardware. Zero Monthly Subscriptions.

No fragile third-party hubs, no messy wiring, and no monthly fees. Everything connects to your local UniFi Cloud Gateway and streams directly to family smartphones.

UniFi Protect All-In-One Smart Sensor (UP-Sense)

Multi-Sensor Hub

UniFi Protect Smart Sensor

Battery-powered all-in-one sensor. Integrates PIR motion, magnetic door/fridge contact, temperature, humidity, water leak lead, and smoke/CO siren listening in one discreet cylinder.

Private Local Controller

UniFi Cloud Gateway

The silent local brain. Runs UniFi Protect locally with zero recurring software fees. Manages notifications, stores logs privately, and delivers encrypted remote access to family phones.

Bluetooth BLE Bridge

UniFi WiFi 7 Access Point

Ceiling-mounted enterprise WiFi with built-in Bluetooth BLE. Automatically picks up every sensor in the house with zero extra dongles, adapters, or wiring required.

Exterior Safety Only

UniFi Protect Doorbell

Exterior-only visual safety. High-resolution visitor video, package detection, two-way audio, and instant phone alerts. Cameras stay strictly outside the home.

How Ambient UniFi Sensors Protect Loved Ones

Real-time peace of mind for adult children without micromanaging your parents' day-to-day life.

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Morning Routine Check-In

A magnetic contact sensor on the refrigerator or coffee cabinet confirms they are up and active. If the fridge hasn't opened by 10:00 AM, the UniFi Protect app quietly notifies family members so you can make a quick, caring phone call.

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Hallway & Living Room Activity

Discreet passive infrared (PIR) motion sensors verify regular movement through main pathways without taking pictures or recording video. You know they are moving normally throughout the day.

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Exterior Door & Night Wandering Alerts

For seniors experiencing memory lapses or confusion, wireless door sensors notify family instantly if an exterior door opens during sleeping hours (e.g. 10 PM to 6 AM), without loud alarms that cause disorientation.

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Wisconsin Winter Freeze Protection

Seniors are vulnerable to sudden heating failures in cold Dane County winters. The UP-Sense integrated thermometer triggers immediate mobile alerts if the home drops below 65°F or climbs above 82°F in summer.

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Water Leak & Overflow Alerts

Water sensor attachments beneath kitchen sinks, bathroom vanities, and the water heater alert family phones the instant moisture is detected, preventing slips, falls, and severe water damage.

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Smoke & CO Siren Listening

The sensor listens specifically for standard UL217 / UL2034 smoke and carbon monoxide detector sirens. If an alarm sounds while a hard-of-hearing parent is asleep, family members receive an urgent priority notification.

Why We Choose UniFi

UniFi Protect vs. DIY Home Assistant vs. Big-Box Brands

When it comes to your parents' safety, you need enterprise reliability — not hobbyist software or predatory monthly contracts.

Feature / Guarantee	Aaron Tech (UniFi Protect)	DIY / Home Assistant	Big-Box Brands (Life Alert / Ring)
Monthly Subscription Fee	$0 / month forever	$0 / month (or $5/mo cloud)	$30 to $75 / month forever
Appliance Stability	Enterprise solid-state appliance	Requires periodic software updates	Cloud dependent (down if internet fails)
Family Mobile App	Polished UniFi Protect app (iOS/Android)	Complex YAML dashboard	Clunky portal with upsell ads
Senior Dignity	100% camera-free in private rooms	Depends on configuration	Invasive cameras or stigmatizing lanyards
Electrical Rewiring Needed	Zero (100% battery & low-voltage)	Varies	Varies
Local In-Person Setup	Aaron in person (Dane County, WI)	You build it yourself	Hardware shipped in a box

UniFi Elder Care Setup Packages

Turnkey hardware, professional on-site installation, and customized caregiver notifications. No monthly fees.

Independent Living Starter

Essential Routine & Safety

$599 installed • $0/mo

Perfect for seniors living independently in a condo, apartment, or single-story ranch home. (Ties into existing UniFi network or includes Cloud Gateway setup).

3x UniFi Protect All-in-One Sensors (Hallway motion, Refrigerator contact, Front door)
Integrated freeze warning thermometer & smoke listening
Battery-powered wireless installation with damage-free 3M adhesive
UniFi Protect mobile app configured on up to 3 caregiver phones
Custom alarm schedule (Morning routine check, late-night door alert)
Full in-person walkthrough and testing with family

Choose Starter Package

Comprehensive Care MOST POPULAR

Whole-Home Safe Aging Suite

$1,199 turnkey installed • $0/mo

Complete whole-home coverage for larger homes or seniors with increasing care needs. Includes dedicated UniFi Cloud Gateway and high-speed BLE connectivity.

1x UniFi Cloud Gateway (local silent private Protect controller)
1x UniFi WiFi Access Point with integrated Bluetooth BLE bridge
6x UniFi Protect All-in-One Sensors (Hallway, Living Room, Fridge, Medicine Cabinet, Front Door, Back Door)
Water leak lead for kitchen sink or basement water heater
1x UniFi Doorbell Lite for visual exterior safety (zero indoor cameras)
5-year UI Care hardware warranty included
Custom caregiver notifications & priority scheduling

Choose Whole-Home Suite

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this require high-voltage electrical work?

No. The entire system uses safe, low-voltage wireless UniFi sensors powered by standard CR123A batteries that last 1 to 2 years. They mount neatly with damage-free 3M adhesive without tearing into drywall or altering home electrical wiring.

Are there any monthly subscription fees?

Zero. Unlike big corporate alert systems that charge $40–$75 per month forever, you own the hardware completely. Notifications go directly from your local UniFi Cloud Gateway to your family members' smartphones via the free, encrypted UniFi Protect app.

Can my parent easily trigger a false alarm?

No, because there are no sirens or emergency call-center dispatches that panic the homeowner. If an abnormal pattern occurs (like an un-opened fridge by late morning), the system quietly sends a gentle mobile notification to family members first so you can give them a friendly call.

What if the house already has a UniFi network?

Even better! If your home already has UniFi access points with Bluetooth (U6 or U7 series) and a UniFi Protect console, we can simply adopt the UP-Sense sensors directly into your existing setup at standard hourly labor ($90/hr) plus the cost of sensors ($59 each).