Anij can you provide some more information on the alert system you have. Sounds exactly what I am looking for. Is it easy to install? One time I got out of the shower and both my girls were standing in my kitchen. Yes scared the crap out of me. Also if I am doing the dishes and hubby comes home that can freak me out also. He now flicks the lights on and off. Also my dog is really good at alerting me. When I am upstairs that is where I need an alert system. I appreciate any help you can provide.
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Sonic Alert and they list a number of individual items as well as "packages" ... I got mine from my audiologist, however you can order them directly from the company.
They are VERY easy to install - all you do is plug them into a standar wall outlet - I recommend using a surge protector unit meant for electronics (TVs stereos, etc) for each unit as well to prevent any "electric noise" which can cause false triggering).
Once you plug them in, they just work ... you only need one transmitter per "sound" (door, phone, etc) and then can get multiple "receivers" - all of which will "listen" to the transmitter and flash if triggered.
The other company is AlertMaster - they have a similar system, as well as an additional feature of a pager that you can wear that is tactile ... this is great for those with Ushers.
I'd look at both products, talk to your audie and then see what works best for you (you might be able to try a system for a few days).
My Sonic Alert system alerts me of:
Phone (land line) / Security entrance system (apt)
Doorbell
I also have a Sonic Alert, Sonic Boom Alarm clock with receiver - this "listens" for the doorbell, phone etc as well as alerting me to the alarm clock.
I also have a few stand alone strobe receivers in places like the kitchen and bathroom which "listens" and alerts for everything (phone, door, etc).
The systems are very easy ... I can't imagine living without them because they really aren't that expensive (you don't have to buy a whole system at once, you can add as needed), they last a long time and make my home totally deaf friendly.
Hope that helps.