How Smart Technology Is Changing Independent Living

The days of old-fashioned fall alarms have come a long way. Many people will remember the red pull cords connected to the wall, which relied on PSTN phone lines (set to become obsolete here in the UK) and mains electricity.

The Old Way: PSTN Phone Line Alarms

Traditional fall alarms worked by manually dialling a phone number and sending a signal over the telephone line — similar to sending a fax. This process was slow and unreliable:

• If another call was already in use, the alarm signal had to wait for the line to become free.

• Control rooms often received multiple calls at once, leading to further delays.

For a device designed to provide peace of mind, these limitations were far from ideal.

The New Way: 4G-Connected Fall Alarms

At Nexable, we’ve embraced modern 4G mobile networks with roaming SIMs, ensuring the best possible coverage no matter where you are. Unlike the old systems, our alarms send signals instantly over the internet, without waiting for a phone line to free up or long coded messages to be transmitted.

This means faster alerts, more reliable communication, and greater reassurance for both users and their families.

Compact, Discreet, and Designed for Everyday Life

We know that safety devices should fit seamlessly into daily routines. That’s why our latest designs are:

• Compact and discreet, so they don’t get in the way.

• Flexible in style — from a small pendant you can wear around your neck, attach to a keyring, or slip into your pocket, to a modern smartwatch that blends perfectly into everyday life.

Empowering Independent Living

Technology is no longer just about emergency response — it’s about giving people confidence to live life on their own terms. With faster, smarter, and more discreet devices, fall alarms are now an empowering tool for independent living.