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How the Familyr Personal Alarm Works
Family Alert & Response – Family Monitored Personal Alarm
Familyr is a personal emergency response system (PERS) designed to reach out to friends or family during an emergency.
Designed for those who choose to live independently, who are mobile and active that may have an illness, disability, injury or at risk of falling. It can also help elderly, persons living alone, or anyone at risk.
Familyr is a personal alarm monitored by Friends & Family with SOS/Panic button, integrated Fall detection, GPS tracking and more.
Familyr has no professional monitoring fees and can even be programmed to call 111 directly.
In an emergency, talk to someone familiar. That’s Familyr.
Familyr– Stay Safe, Stay Independent, Anywhere You Go
Enjoy total peace of mind with the most trusted Family monitored personal safety alarm in New Zealand. Our innovative, easy-to-use personal safety alarm is designed to keep you or your loved ones safe, independent, and connected—anytime, anywhere.
Familyr Features
Get Help with Just One Button Press
In an emergency, every second counts. Simply press the SOS button on your easy-to-wear Familyr Alarm, and it sends an SMS alert to up to 10 chosen contacts of your own nomination – friends, family or work colleagues. Familyr can even call those contacts directly allowing 2 way voice conversations, including emergency services (111), ensuring swift assistance when you need it most.
✅ Instant alerts – Automatically texts your emergency contacts
✅ Direct calls – Can also call your contacts, including emergency services – 111
✅ Flexible SIM compatibility – Spark SIM cards recommended; also works with One.nz and 2Degrees networks
Location Tracking for Ultimate Peace of Mind
Concerned about a loved one wandering or getting lost? With advanced built-in GPS satellite technology, locating the Familyr wearer is as easy as sending a text. Simply text a special code to the device, and you’ll receive an SMS message back with a Google Maps link pinpointing their location.
✅ Real-time tracking – Quickly find family members or loved ones – Familyr uses GPS, Wifi & GSM technology for tracking
✅ Google Maps integration – Tap the link in your SMS to view exact location instantly
✅ Ideal for elderly or vulnerable individuals – Perfect for dementia care or those prone to wandering
GeoFence Alerts – Keep Loved Ones Safe
Set up GeoFence boundaries around specific areas- minimum recommended radius 250 meters. If the wearer enters or leaves these zones, you’ll receive an SMS notification—ideal for caregivers looking after individuals with memory issues or dementia.
✅ Customizable safety zones – Easily set boundaries to protect loved ones
✅ SMS notifications – Receive SMS alerts when boundaries are crossed
✅ Perfect for dementia sufferers – A reassuring tool for caregivers and families
Automatic Fall Detection & Alert System
Falls can be dangerous, especially if help isn’t available quickly. Familyr includes advanced fall detection technology as standard, automatically sending out alerts if a fall is detected. Plus, wearers can easily cancel false alarms.
✅ Advanced fall detection – alerts sent in the event of a fall – even if the wear cannot press the button themselves
✅ False alarm prevention – Simple cancellation to avoid unnecessary alerts
No-Motion/Motion detection
Familyr includes motion sensitivity as standard, automatically sending SMS alerts if motion has been detected, or No-motion has exceeded a set period of time (Customizable).
✅ Motion Detection – alerts sent in the event of motion being detected – Great for temporary monitoring of cars or equipment
✅ No-Motion – alerts sent in the event of No-motion timer being exceeded – No-Motion disabled automatically when on charge
Make & Receive Calls Easily
Stay connected for 2 way voice anytime. Familyr automatically answers incoming calls without the need to press any button. Need to call your primary emergency contact without any emergency? Just press and hold the discreet side-button, offering true convenience and ease-of-use.
✅ Easy call answering – Answer incoming calls directly from the alarm
✅ One-touch calling – Quickly connect with your primary emergency contact anytime
Effortless Setup, Easy to Use—No Technical Hassles
Initial setup is completed so it arrives ready to go! Any changes you wish to make are a breeze—simply send coded commands via SMS from any mobile phone. It’s that easy! No complicated software or technical skills required.
✅ Simple to program – Just send SMS commands from your phone
✅ User-friendly design – Intuitive and accessible for everyone
Reliable Coverage—At Home or On the Go
Enjoy continuous protection wherever you are, providing reliable 4G cellular coverage is available. Please check with your network provider to confirm coverage in your area.
What Happens When You Press SOS?
Familyr automatically calls and answers in speakerphone mode
In the event no emergency contact answers the Familyr emergency calls, Familyr will stop outgoing calls. It will wait for an incoming call. When the first responder emergency contact calls the Familyr alarm, no need to fiddle with buttons, Familyr answers automatically. Hands free communication through the in-built microphone and speakerphone with clear, high quality audio & mic.
Talk Anytime
Anyone knowing the phone number of Familyr can call it and chat to the wearer – just like a cell phone. 2 Way voice communication via the in-built speaker and microphone. Additionally, the wearer can press the side talk button anytime and make a call to a predefined emergency contact like a regular phone using the speakerphone.
Track Anytime
If at anytime you wish to track or locate Familyr, you can send a simple coded text message to Familyr and you will receive a reply text showing Familyrs location on your smartphones Google Maps. Familyr responds to location/tracking silently, so the wearer can still go about their daily lives feeling independent, and the family can have peace of mind knowing a loved one is simply going about their daily routine without disrupting them.
Fall detection, No Motion text messages sent to emergency contacts
Familyr contains a fall detection, Motion & No-Motion, Geofence and other auto activation features. When an auto alert has activated, it will vibrate, then announce 3x it has detected an auto-activation before entering the emergency mode automatically.
Familyr has no professional monitoring fees as its monitored by friends and family.
When you buy Familyr, you own it. You use your own family and friends network to monitor your alarm.
Changing Contacts or features
Familyr’s emergency contacts be can easily changed anytime, simply by sending coded text message commands to the Familyr phone number. It responds with confirmations after programming and all settings can be checked using the same method
Familyr works in the Home & Outdoors
Familyr works in and out of the home. Unlike older technology where you need to rent multiple alarms, Familyr keeps you independent and living life!
Weather proof
Familyr is weatherproof so it can be worn in the shower or the rain. It is also dust proof and can be used in dusty or rugged locations with care.
Easy recharging
Family comes with easy charging Home base station which charges Familyr in its cradle so there are no fiddly connectors to worry about. Also included is a USB magnetic charging cable allowing Familyr to be charged ‘on the go’ – great for in the car or those who are away from home for a period of time. Many people keep the Home Base next to their bed and recharge it overnight, keeping it handy for any trips to the toilet. The magnetic charging cable can be kept in the car for any extended road trips. One recharge of Familyr will give about 3-4 days use, maybe longer depending on settings.
If you are mobile, independent, not house bound and still have a sense of adventure then consider Familyr.