How Central-Core Would Work
Central-Core is in development. The scenarios below are illustrative examples of how the system could be configured for different families — they are not real customers or results.
Illustrative Care Scenarios
Hypothetical examples for illustration only. Central-Core has not yet launched, so these are not real families, deployments, or outcomes.
Scenario: Complete Care Package
Complete Care Package · Illustrative example
Imagine Margaret, 78, living independently but experiencing increasing confusion and nighttime wandering. Her daughter Sarah lives 30 minutes away and wants to preserve her mother's independence and dignity while helping keep her safe.
📦 Equipment Installed
- Central-Core Hub (Zigbee)
- 6x Door sensors (front, back, bedroom doors)
- 4x Window sensors (ground floor)
- 6x Motion detectors (hallway, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom)
- 6x Smart plugs (automated lighting throughout home)
⚙️ Automation Rules Configured
- Front door alert between 10pm-6am
- Back door always alerts when opened
- Hallway lights auto-on with motion (night mode)
- Bathroom light auto-on when door opens at night
- Kitchen light stays on until no motion for 10 minutes
- Low battery alerts sent weekly to Sarah
📊 Activity Patterns Tracked
- Regular wake-up time (6:30-7:30am)
- Kitchen activity (time spent, frequency)
- Bathroom visits (frequency tracking)
- Bedroom door patterns (sleep schedule)
- Front door usage (knows if Mum went out)
🎯 What This Setup Is Designed To Do
In this scenario, Sarah would receive a small number of relevant alerts each month (mostly nighttime activity) rather than constant check-ins. The goal is to help someone like Margaret stay independent at home for longer and reduce reliance on assisted living, which can cost around £3,500/month. Actual results would vary by home and configuration.
Scenario: Basic Package
Basic Package · Illustrative example
Imagine Raj, 72, living with his son's family in a multi-generational home. With early-stage dementia, the family would want to keep an eye on his safety during the day when everyone is at work — particularly making sure he doesn't leave the house unnoticed or wander during the night.
📦 Equipment Installed
- Central-Core Hub
- 2x Door sensors (main entrance, garden door)
- 2x Window sensors (Raj's bedroom windows)
- 2x Motion detectors (landing, Raj's bedroom)
- 2x Smart plugs (landing light, bedroom lamp)
⚙️ Automation Rules
- Alert if front door opens 9am-5pm (work hours)
- Alert if garden door opens anytime
- Landing light on with motion detection (auto-off after 5 min)
- Bedroom lamp auto-on at dusk
- All alerts go to 3 family members
📊 Peace of Mind Features
- Family can check if Raj is moving around (via motion detection)
- Know when he's up and active in the morning
- No cameras - respects his privacy
- Battery warnings ensure system always working
🎯 What This Setup Is Designed To Do
In this scenario, the family would be alerted if Raj tried to leave the house alone during work hours, helping prevent potential safety incidents, while automated lighting aims to reduce nighttime falls risk. The intent is to protect Raj's dignity — no cameras watching him, and less need to constantly ask "where are you?" or check on him physically.
Scenario: Complete Care + 24/7 Monitoring
Complete Care + planned 24/7 monitoring · Illustrative example
Imagine Dorothy, 81, with moderate dementia, living alone. Her only daughter lives 200 miles away and works full-time. A family in this situation might want round-the-clock awareness but be unable to afford live-in care at £4,000+/month.
📦 Full Equipment Suite
- Central-Core Hub
- 6x Door sensors (all entry points)
- 4x Window sensors
- 6x Motion detectors (every room)
- 6x Smart plugs (comprehensive lighting)
- Professional 24/7 monitoring service
🚨 Professional Monitoring (planned service)
- Care team monitors unusual patterns 24/7
- Immediate call to Dorothy if concerning activity
- Escalation to daughter if no response
- Emergency services contacted if needed
- Regular check-in calls (weekly)
🔒 Privacy Protection
- Data stays on local hub in Dorothy's home
- Monitoring team only receives configured alerts
- No cameras or audio monitoring
- Family can disable monitoring anytime
- Dorothy still controls her own space
🎯 What This Setup Is Designed To Do
With the planned professional monitoring service, situations like a front door left open at 3am or no motion for many hours would be flagged for follow-up. The aim is to help someone like Dorothy stay independent at home at a fraction of residential care costs, and to give family members reduced anxiety. Target pricing is expected to be well below the £4,000+/month typical of residential care, but is not yet finalised.
Self-Serve Monitoring Examples
Example scenarios showing what equipment would be needed and how intelligent automation is designed to help protect your loved ones
🌙 Preventing Night Wandering
Your mother sometimes wakes confused at night and tries to leave the house.
Solution:
- Alert on door opens 10pm-6am
- Auto-lighting for safety
- Instant mobile notifications
📅 Daily Routine Tracking
Alert if deviations from normal routine indicate confusion, illness, or falls.
Solution:
- No bedroom door by 10am alert
- Unusual nighttime activity alerts
- Daily activity summaries
🏠 Complete Home Security
Know when she leaves, if windows left open overnight, and confirm normal activity.
Solution:
- Door open alerts during work hours
- Window left open overnight alerts
- Daily activity summaries
🚽 Bathroom Falls Prevention
Auto-lighting, alerts if too long in bathroom, track bathroom frequency.
Solution:
- Door opens = light on instantly
- Alert if closed 20+ minutes
- Track bathroom visit patterns
🌙 Sleep Quality & Safety
Track restless nights, multiple bathroom trips, and nighttime confusion.
Solution:
- Auto night-lighting when moving
- Alert on 4+ bathroom trips
- Nighttime exit instant alerts
🏘️ Whole-Home Monitoring
Complete peace of mind with monitoring of all entry points and activity.
Solution:
- All doors & windows monitored
- Motion-activated lighting everywhere
- Pattern learning & anomaly alerts