Connected devices for care institutions, community care services, telecare providers and public ageing-in-place programs.
KAER supplies wearable SOS devices and home safety terminals for B2B elderly-care projects, with support for regional configuration, platform evaluation, pilot testing and OEM requirements.
Across Europe, ageing in place is shaping how long-term care is planned and delivered. The aim is to help older people remain in their own homes and communities for as long as practical, supported by suitable care services and technology.
These services may be operated by care institutions, community care providers, telecare centres, local authorities, public-service contractors or telecom operators.
The device is only one part of the service. A successful project also needs a clear response process, reliable connectivity and a practical plan for installation, management, maintenance and replacement.
KAER provides three device categories for different care settings:
With in-house hardware, firmware and manufacturing teams, KAER can support technical evaluation from initial samples through volume production.
The three devices do not necessarily share the same platform, accessories or configuration model. Each should be evaluated according to its intended users and service requirements.
Product selection should begin with the user' s ability, care environment and planned response process—not simply the number of available functions.
For a closer comparison of the two mobile formats, see 4G GPS Watch vs SOS Pendant for Elderly Care.
HW02 combines SOS calling, two-way 4G voice communication, multi-mode positioning and automatic fall detection in a wrist-worn device.
Depending on the selected configuration, authorized care staff or service teams can access available alarms, location records, device status and wellness reference information through an application or web platform.
Core functions include:
HW02 can be considered for assisted-living organizations, community care programs and services supporting seniors who remain active at home and outdoors.
Health and wellness readings are intended for general reference only. They should not replace professional medical equipment, advice, diagnosis or treatment.
HTK01 is a lightweight, screen-free SOS pendant for users who need direct access to emergency calling without navigating a menu.
It supports standalone 4G communication and multi-mode positioning. Depending on the selected accessories, the device can be worn around the neck, attached to clothing or carried during daily activities.
Core functions include:
HTK01 can be considered for home-care services, community telecare, assisted living, wandering-risk support and standardized device distribution programs.
Fall detection is not a standard HTK01 function. It can be evaluated as an optional software requirement, subject to technical review, development cost and testing.
For European network and deployment considerations, see 4G GPS Locators for Seniors in Europe: B2B Buyer’s Guide.
Some older users are more comfortable with a fixed telephone than a wearable device.
HP11 combines a conventional handset, large physical buttons, high-volume communication and shortcut dialing. It can also connect with selected compatible 433 MHz sensors for home safety alerts.
Available capabilities may include:
Depending on the configuration, compatible peripherals may include emergency buttons, motion sensors, door and window sensors, smoke or gas sensors and water-leak sensors.
HP11 can be considered for home-based care and community safety projects where users prefer a familiar fixed communication point.
HP11 follows a different hardware and sensor model from HW02 and HTK01. Supported peripherals, connection limits and alarm workflows should be confirmed separately.
Care institutions can assign devices according to resident mobility, cognitive ability, fall risk and preferred form factor.
The operating plan should cover device assignment, emergency contacts, SOS response, charging, offline events, replacement procedures and user training.
Community care providers may need to manage devices distributed across many homes.
SIM cards, contact settings, equipment records, installation, maintenance and replacement should be planned before rollout. A consistent setup process can reduce support work after deployment.
Local authorities and contracted service providers may require standardized configurations, documented acceptance criteria and clear maintenance responsibilities.
A pilot should include representative users, different home environments and the intended mobile networks. The project team should also define equipment ownership, data access, service reporting and end-of-service device recovery.
KAER provides the hardware and related technical support. Care delivery, monitoring and emergency response remain the responsibility of the buyer or service operator.
Telecare providers should confirm which device events can be transmitted to their monitoring system and how each event will be handled.
The technical review may cover SOS events, user and device identifiers, location information, device status, low-battery warnings and escalation rules.
Depending on the selected device and configuration, available platform functions may include:
Before confirming an integration, KAER and the customer should review:
Available functions differ between HW02 and HTK01. HP11 should be evaluated separately.
Healthcare-related uses should be assessed according to their intended purpose and the applicable privacy, security and regulatory requirements of the destination market.
Confirm the target users, care environment, number of devices, monitoring responsibility and SOS response process.
Choose a watch, pendant or home safety phone according to user ability and service requirements. Projects serving different user groups may evaluate more than one device.
For 4G devices, confirm the destination country, mobile operator, LTE bands, VoLTE, SIM and APN requirements.
If the buyer has an existing monitoring platform, the required events, data fields and technical documentation should also be reviewed.
Samples should reflect the intended network and essential configuration as closely as possible.
The pilot should verify usability, network connection, SOS behavior, positioning, charging, battery performance, platform communication and the organization’s response process.
For a detailed test plan, see How to Test a Senior SOS Device Before Deployment: A B2B Checklist.
After the pilot, confirm the final hardware, regional configuration, firmware, platform arrangement, accessories, branding, certification requirements, MOQ and delivery schedule.
KAER can review frequency bands, VoLTE requirements and device settings according to the destination country and selected operator.
Final compatibility should be verified with the intended SIM card and network during the pilot.
Depending on the model and order scope, available options may include branding, housing color, packaging, language, firmware settings, accessories and selected interface changes.
Technical feasibility, MOQ, development cost and lead time depend on the requested work.
For qualified projects, KAER can evaluate platform, API, protocol and alarm-workflow requirements.
Integration should only be confirmed after the selected device, technical documentation and required data have been reviewed.
Founded in 1996, KAER provides in-house R&D, engineering, manufacturing, testing and project support for international B2B customers.
Certification documentation varies by model, hardware configuration, frequency band and destination market. Buyers should confirm the available documents and project-specific requirements before procurement approval.
Yes. A care provider may assign different devices to different user groups.
HW02 may suit active seniors comfortable wearing a watch, while HTK01 may be better for users who need simpler SOS-focused operation.
They can be evaluated for community and publicly supported elderly-care projects.
Suitability depends on the target users, network, service model, procurement specifications and local requirements. A controlled pilot is recommended before wider deployment.
Integration may be possible through supported APIs or communication protocols.
KAER needs to review the required events, data fields, platform documentation, server arrangement and security requirements before confirming compatibility.
KAER supplies the devices and provides related technical support.
The buyer, telecare operator or contracted care provider normally defines and operates the monitoring, escalation and emergency-response service.
Confirm the target users, mobile operator, network compatibility, response workflow, platform arrangement, device configuration, accessories, certification requirements, maintenance responsibilities and pilot results.
