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10 Ways to Easily Contact Another Person in the House
Practical ways to reach a caregiver, family member, or someone else in the home without getting out of bed, from call buttons and doorbells to phones and voice assistants.
Simple Caregiver Call Button
Keep the call button beside the bed, attached to the bedframe, or on a lanyard so it stays within easy reach. Pressing the button alerts a caregiver or family member elsewhere in the home without needing to shout or find your phone.
Wireless Doorbell
A wireless doorbell can double as a simple bedside call button. Keep the button within reach and plug the receiver into another room so someone elsewhere in the home can hear when you need them.
Use Voice Assistant to Call
A voice assistant can make a call without requiring you to reach for or operate your phone. This can be especially useful from bed when your phone is out of reach or difficult to use.
Use Intercom Feature between Voice Assistants
If you have compatible smart speakers in different rooms, their intercom or announcement features can make it easy to communicate across the house. Simply use your voice to reach someone without getting out of bed.
Apple Watch
Keeping a smartwatch on your wrist means calling or messaging someone doesn’t depend on your phone being within reach. Compatible Apple Watch models can also use Siri and Emergency SOS when set up appropriately.
Emergency Whistle
A whistle is a simple, no-tech backup for getting the attention of someone elsewhere in the home. Keep it attached to the bedframe or nightstand so it is easy to find and reach.
Use Siri to Call or Text
If your iPhone is nearby, Siri can call or text a family member or caregiver without requiring you to pick up or unlock the phone. Set up important contacts ahead of time so you can reach them quickly by voice.