Wheelchair user in a warm living room controlling lights, curtains and air conditioning from a tablet mounted to his wheelchair.

Smart Home

A home that
adapts to you

Smart home technology removes barriers, gives you control, and helps you live more independently, comfortably and safely.

  • More Independence
  • Greater Safety
  • Everyday Convenience
  • A Better Quality of Life

For Every Ability

How Smart Homes Support Different Impairments

Smart home solutions can be adapted to different needs and abilities. Explore how they help people with various impairments live more independently and securely.

Wheelchair user reaching toward a tablet mounted on his wheelchair to control home devices.

Mobility and Physical Impairments

Control lights, doors, curtains, AC, TV and appliances without needing to reach switches. Use voice, adaptive switches or eye tracking.

  • Lighting
  • Curtains
  • Doors
  • AC & Climate
  • TV & Media
Blind woman wearing dark glasses speaking to a smart speaker in her living room.

Visual Impairments

Voice assistants and audio feedback help people who are blind or have low vision operate devices, receive alerts and manage daily routines.

  • Voice Control
  • Audio Feedback
  • Spoken Alerts
  • Accessible Interfaces
Video doorbell with a lit ring, a flashing wall light, and a woman seeing the visitor on a connected display.

Hearing Impairments

Visual notifications, flashing lights and vibration alerts notify people who are deaf or hard of hearing about doorbells, alarms, visitors and other important events.

  • Visual Alerts
  • Flash Lights
  • Vibration
  • Video Alerts
Young person smiling while tapping a large picture button on a simple touchscreen.

Cognitive, Intellectual and Learning Disabilities

Automated routines, simplified controls, reminders and predictable environments support daily living skills and reduce cognitive demands.

  • Routines & Schedules
  • Reminders
  • Simplified Controls
  • Customized Solutions
Man in a supportive wheelchair using an eye-tracking screen that reads I want to turn on the lights.

Speech and Communication Impairments

Alternative communication methods, including eye tracking and accessible interfaces, allow people to control their home and communicate without speaking.

  • On-screen Keyboards
  • Communication Apps
  • Smart Home Control
  • Alternative Access Methods
Smiling older man on a sofa using a tablet in a warmly lit living room.

Age-Related and Multiple Disabilities

Simplify everyday activities, improve environmental control and support safer living for older adults and people with multiple or progressive impairments.

  • Safety Support
  • At Home Independence
  • Caregiver Assistance
  • Flexible Solutions

Alternative Access

Eye-Tracking Technology

Control your home with your eyes

For people who cannot reliably use their hands or voice, eye-tracking technology can enable control of smart home devices through eye movements. It can be especially valuable for people with high-level spinal cord injuries, ALS, advanced muscular dystrophy and other conditions that significantly limit voluntary movement.

Eye tracking works through compatible hardware, software and smart home integrations, and needs setup and calibration. We help you check what suits you.

Ask About Eye-Tracking Solutions
Person facing a screen with an eye tracker mounted below it, showing large tiles for Lights, Curtains, Doors, AC, TV and Scenes.
Close-up of a person’s eyes as seen by the eye-tracking camera.
  • Control lights, doors, curtains, AC and more
  • Works with compatible communication software
  • Ideal for severe physical disabilities
  • Customized to individual needs

Safety First

Safety, Security & Peace of Mind

Smart home systems can enhance safety with connected sensors, smart locks and emergency alerts. Automated routines can turn off appliances, adjust lighting and notify designated contacts when an event occurs.

Alerts support safety but don’t guarantee it, and they don’t replace emergency services or human help.

Ask About Safety Solutions
Ceiling smoke and gas detector.

Smoke & Gas Detectors

Water-leak sensor on a wet floor.

Water Leak Sensors

Smart keypad lock with a lever handle on a wooden door.

Smart Locks

Wall-mounted home security camera.

Security Cameras

Wearable emergency SOS button.

Emergency Alerts

Calm, warmly lit contemporary living room with a sofa, lamps and plants.

Designed Around You

There is no one-size-fits-all smart home

The right solution depends on your abilities, living environment and preferences. AccessLife helps you explore accessible technologies that work together to create a home that supports your independence, safety and lifestyle.

Plan My Smart Home