AT&T Monday announced a new a home health monitoring system that will be offered as part of the carrier’s Digital Life platform.
The new offering will be called Digital Life Care and is an expansion to the Digital Life platform.
AT&T said it aims to help those that need extra care to safely and independently remain in their own home and provide peace of mind for their family.
Specifically, the Digital Life Care will provide real-time monitoring and accurate alerts related to eating, personal care, mobility, medication schedule and more.
“This newest service from Digital Life will help caregivers stay connected with how their loved one goes about their daily activities,” said Kevin Petersen, president of Digital Life. “Through state-of-the-art equipment, predictive analytics and ambient monitoring technology, caregivers can receive customized updates on the daily activities that matter most while allowing their loved ones to live independently.”
AT&T plans to deploy the solution to customers in 2015 and will start limited employee trials later this year.
AT&T also said that it will extend Digital Life services to global markets. Today, the company announced a partnership with Telefónica for a limited trial of AT&T’s home security and automation service in Europe.