Call a caregiver without moving or speaking.

MyoAlert offers a solution for calling for help triggered by very slight muscle contractions, for people with disabilities.

Made in France

When calling a caregiver becomes impossible...

For paralyzed people who can neither speak nor move alerting a carer becomes a daily challenge. Whether you are the person concerned or the carer, you have probably already found yourself in one of these situations...

Inability to alert in case of emergency

In the event of a problem, the inability to signal a need for help can become critical, increasing isolation, vulnerability and medical risks.

High emotional and physical load

Caregivers face a constant demand for availability, impacting their well-being and personal balance.

Lack of simple and accessible solutions

Existing devices often require a certain form of mobility, making autonomy difficult for people who can neither move nor speak.

High level of anxiety in daily life

The fear of an unforeseen event or an undetected emergency situation creates constant stress, exhausting for both the caregiver and the loved one.

Who are the disabled people concerned?

These are paralysed people with intact cognitive function, who are awake, with normal eye opening, and normal sleep-wake cycles. They can hear and see.

Even in cases of widespread paralysis where the person can no longer press a button, there are usually still possible muscle contractions that slightly move the skin, enough to be detected by the appropriate sensor of MyoAlert.

These symptoms can be the result of diseases such as Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), stroke, Locked In Syndrome (LiS), but also quadriplegia or other disabilities caused by an accident.

ALS sufferers

It is a degenerative disease that affects the motor neurons, the muscles are then no longer controlled. The evolution generally takes place over a few years, the movements become more and more difficult.

LiS (Locked In Syndrome) sufferers

This condition usually results from a stroke resulting in quadriplegia that disrupts function and damages the lower cranial nerves and centers that control motor skills.

This is where the
MyoAlert muscle switch comes in.

Makes a house chime ring by muscle contraction

More than 15 days of battery life

Can be placed anywhere on the body (hand, arm, head, etc.)

Configurable using WIFI, remote update on smartphone or PC/Mac

Designed for paralyzed people, MyoAlert allows them to call a loved one or caregiver using a wireless chime. It revolutionizes traditional calling devices because it is equipped with a motion sensor and not a pressure sensor.

No more pressing a switch!

How did the muscle switch come about?

Jean-Claude, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, was looking for a solution to adapt his calling system to his declining mobility. Aware that his ability to press a button was diminishing, he turned to Facebook to find an expert who could create a calling system with an innovative sensor that did not require pressing. That's when we met.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that progressively affects motor functions. As his disease progressed, Jean-Claude saw his muscle strength decrease significantly, making it increasingly difficult to use his traditional calling system.

This approach highlights the critical importance of scalable assistive technologies for people with neurodegenerative diseases. Innovative solutions, such as Myoalert, provide patients like Jean-Claude with a vital means of communication, even in the advanced stages of the disease.

Test MyoAlert at home

By testing MyoAlert at home, you will be able to evaluate for yourself the effectiveness and reliability of this device designed to meet essential needs with ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it easy to use?

Yes fortunately 🙂 A video of a few minutes explains the basic operation. Batteries in the MyoAlert, we place the sensor on the skin, we adjust the sensitivity so that movements are detected, and the chime sounds at the 3rd detection.

Can the sensor be placed on the face?

Yes, the sensor can detect tiny movements of the cheeks, forehead, or even a blink of the eye.

Can I keep the sensor on my skin 24/7?

Yes, and this will allow you to call a caregiver day or night. The sensor is made of cellulose acetate, like the arms of glasses. Derived from cotton fibers, it is hypoallergenic.

I'm not sure if my caregiver will hear the chime if he/she is in another room of the house.

The MyoAlert can control up to 3 chimes which can be placed in different rooms of the house.

How is the sensor attached?

The sensor is very light (a few grams) and can be attached using an elastic band suitable for use on the arm or leg. In other cases, a tape can be used to keep it on the skin.

How reliable is the detection of muscle contractions?

Signal processing has been evolving since 2019 thanks to user feedback. To avoid triggering the chime inadvertently, it is necessary to make 3 movements one after the other. Involuntary contractions are therefore filtered.

I use another call system (AssistX Mobil, ...) is MyoAlert compatible?

Yes, the MyoAlert has a standard 3.5mm jack and is compatible with systems that accept either a NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) input.

My case is quite particular and I am not sure that the device can detect my movements.

First of all, it is possible to try the MyoAlert for free for 1 month [by clicking here]. For special cases, there is the possibility of recording the signals corresponding to the movements you can make so that the manufacturer can improve detection.

Is it reliable? What if the cable gets damaged or breaks?

The sensor and the MyoAlert communicate several dozen times per second to analyze movements in real time. In the event of a cable cut or disconnection, the box will emit a few beeps to signal the error, then will sound all the chimes to alert caregivers.

Is it scalable?

As the range of motion possible for degenerative diseases decreases, the sensitivity is adjustable. Also the box itself can be updated via WiFi for new features.

My house is equipped with a DiO home automation system, is MyoAlert compatible?

Yes, MyoAlert uses the same DiO/Chacon protocol and can control lights, roller shutters and other connected devices from this brand.

My house is equipped with another home automation system (Home Assistant, KNX, Jeedom, Tuya, Zigbee, ...) is MyoAlert compatible?

The MyoAlert can connect to home WiFi to interface with these home automation gateways. Contact the manufacturer for a personalized study.

Does the installation require any special technical skills?

Just put batteries in the box to start using it. The WiFi connection is only for configuration in special cases, and there is no need to activate it normally.