Cameras watch key areas
Place cameras in rooms, hallways, stair areas, or other high-risk zones where a fall may happen.
How it works
Private fall detection that runs inside the home
SafetySense uses affordable cameras and local AI processing on a Windows PC or laptop. Home users can often start with an existing computer and a small camera set. Video stays on site. The cloud is used for account, subscription, device status, and alert delivery — not for live video processing.
⌂ Local AI
▣ No cloud video
⚡ Fast local detection
Works with Windows PCs
✉ Email and text alerts
The basic workflow
AI runs locally
The SafetySense computer analyzes motion and posture locally. Private video does not need to leave the home.
Events are filtered
The system focuses on meaningful fall-like events instead of sending raw camera notifications.
Alerts are sent
SafetySense can forward alerts through configured channels such as email or SMS.
Computer performance and camera count
Start with the computer you already have
For simple setups with about 1–4 cameras, SafetySense can run on an ordinary Windows laptop or PC, including integrated and USB cameras. In our CPU-only test on an Intel Core i5-8250U @ 1.60GHz, reaction time was acceptable for 1–4 cameras.
Use GPU for larger camera sets
An NVIDIA GPU is recommended for larger continuous monitoring setups. Facility deployments with 20–40 installed cameras can use GPU-based hardware planning, while ordinary home users usually do not need that level of computer.
For detailed computer and camera recommendations, see the installation recommendations.
One straightforward SafetySense service
Install SafetySense, connect the computer to your SafetySense account, configure your cameras, and enable the notification options you want.
- Local fall detection on your Windows computer
- Email alerts and optional SMS notifications
- Account-managed device, location, and subscription settings
- Open Get Started
Why visual AI instead of only a wearable?
Wearables can help, but they only work when the person is wearing and charging them, and some falls may not create the impact pattern a watch expects. SafetySense uses room-based visual AI, so it can monitor high-risk areas continuously without asking the person to remember a device.
The video above compares an earlier SafetySense demonstration with a wearable-style approach. SafetySense is designed to complement existing home safety practices and should not be relied upon as the sole means of responding to emergencies.
Next steps
Install and test
Download SafetySense, complete setup, and confirm camera coverage before regular use.
Place cameras well
Detection quality depends on camera position, lighting, and avoiding blind zones.
Enable alerts
Connect your account and choose the email or SMS notifications you want to receive.