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Website: SAMi-3 Kit
Cost: £1,206.00
Features:
The SAMi-3 Kit includes everything you need for an out-of-the-box ready SAMi-3 sleep movement monitoring system. This kit is ideal for travel by allowing you to bring the SAMi Secure Wi-Fi Router with you to create a private network to run the SAMi-3 camera wherever you are. Simply plug everything from the SAMi-3 Kit in and open the SAMi app on the included Apple iPad to begin monitoring.
SAMi-3 Kit – An out-of-the-box ready SAMi monitoring system. Each Kit is individually tested and set up by a SAMi founder.
Other information:
Created by parents of a child with Epilepsy, the SAMi™ camera is a sleep activity monitor for caregivers and parents that need to watch for abnormal movement at night for babies/infants, children, and adults. When abnormal movement is detected, the SAMi movement monitoring system will alert the caregiver so they can act while automatically recording video that can be used to review later.
| Monitors for seizures | Yes |
|---|---|
| Types of seizures detected | Tonic-Clonic |
| Bed occupancy detection | No |
| Audible / haptic alarm | Yes |
| Notifies caregivers | Yes |
| Movement detection | Yes |
| Sound detection | No |
| Suitable for children | Yes |
| CE marked | No |
User Feedback and Ratings
We collect reviews from people who have used this device. The scores here are the averages of the reviews we have received.
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (based on 5 reviews)
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- Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5
- Battery life: 4.6 out of 5
- Value: 4.0 out of 5
- Accuracy/reliability: 3.8 out of 5
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