{"id":7245,"date":"2009-12-13T16:33:29","date_gmt":"2009-12-13T21:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/?page_id=7245"},"modified":"2023-05-17T13:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T17:27:49","slug":"alert1-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/reviews\/alert1-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Alert1 Medical Alarm Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alert1 has a straightforward website that is easy to navigate. Although they do not operate their own monitoring center, the service they do use has multiple dispatch centers and are TMA Five Diamond Certified and can support customers who need emergency services in 190 languages.<\/p>\n
Alert1 has a number of medical alert device offerings including automatic fall detection and they do not require long-term contracts. Although they do not offer activity monitoring, they do offer add-on options such as smoke detection and medication reminders.<\/p>\n
The Alert1 medical alert systems do fall short on not offering activity detection as an option for each customer to consider, and we also prefer companies that monitor their own accounts in company owned emergency response centers. They do have an automatic fall detection feature which can bring additional peace of mind for those who are at risk for fainting and falling.<\/p>\n
There are six medical alert device system options that Alert1 offers:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0In-the-Home Medical Alert:<\/strong>\u00a0In-home traditional\u00a0medical alert system<\/a>\u00a0that uses a landline telephone, VOIP or DSL. Simply press the red button on the medical alert pendant and you can tell the operator who you’d like to be called first, including emergency services, a family member and so on.\u00a0The medical alert button is shower-proof and the device is compatible with pacemakers. It also offers a green power light and 24-hour back-up battery if you are ever without power in your home. The base system unit features a brightly lit red emergency button to press when you need help.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0In-the-Home + Fall Detection:<\/strong>\u00a0In-home system with fall detection can be used with or without a traditional landline. The home fall detection system offers the same features as the traditional medical alert system, with the inclusion of an automatic fall detection pendant.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0On-the-Go<\/strong>\u00a0Mobile Medical Alert:<\/strong>\u00a0This wearable pendant offers on the go coverage using a cellular network (you will need AT&T or Verizon coverage in your area). Take your medical alert with you wherever you go. The pendant comes with a two-way talk feature so you can talk and hear right through the pendant, which can be helpful as you give information about your emergency to the responders on the other end of the line. Alert One says the pendant’s speaker is as loud as a cell phone and it is also shower-proof.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0On-the-Go\u00a0<\/strong>Mobile + Fall Detection:<\/strong>\u00a0On the go coverage using GPS, WiFi and a cellular network (you will need AT&T or Verizon coverage in your area.) Automatically detects falls inside and outside of the home and calls for help. Pendant also comes with two-way talk capabilities.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0In-Home & On-the-Go + Fall Detection:<\/strong>\u00a0This mobile and home fall detection system does not require a landline.\u00a0 2-in-1 mobile on-the-go medical alert system and in-home unit including automatic fall detection. Mobile pendant locates you with GPS detection. You will need good AT&T or Verizon cellular network coverage in your area if you do not have a landline for this service.<\/p>\n 6. On-the-Go Wrist Watch Medical Alert + GPS and Pedometer:<\/strong>\u00a0This on-the-go watch is a new offering from Alert1. The modern watch design has a built-in speaker and SOS button that will immediately connect you with their emergency call center. The watch is shower-proof and includes a pedometer and weather app. Please note that fall detection does not come with this option. You can get a full charge within 2-3 hours on the cradle. The watch comes with a one-year limited warranty.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alert 1 and LifeAlert are two well-known names in the medical alert industry. Alert 1 focuses on delivering reliable and responsive emergency response and they offer a wide range of equipment and system options. LifeAlert is a trusted and recognizable name and also offers comprehensive systems that include wearable devices and 24\/7 monitoring. LifeAlert does offer in-home help buttons where Alert 1 does not. LifeAlert charges for equipment and Alert 1 does not at this time. Ultimately, the choice between the two would depend on individual needs and preferences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\nPROS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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