Vocala Smart Properties – Ever wondered why some care settings seem to effortlessly embrace technology while others struggle to get started?

Why do some care settings effortlessly embrace technology while others struggle to get started?

One solution, is already sitting in millions of homes across the UK, the Amazon Alexa device, which is now transforming care settings and care provision directly!

As the care sector grapples with mounting pressures – from staff shortages to rising costs – innovative care providers are turning to an unexpected ally: Alexa. But not just any Alexa. Vocala Smart Properties, an official Alexa Smart Properties Solutions Provider and industry-leading voice technology specialist, has transformed the familiar smart speaker into a powerful care companion through their fleet-managed solution and proprietary Flo platform.

With a growing number of care home residents already using Alexa devices daily, the question isn’t whether to adopt this technology, but rather why haven’t you already?

Looking at real results, Carlton Senior Living a successful senior living provider, reported remarkable improvements after implementing Alexa Smart Properties and found:

• 90% decrease in duplicate visits to residents
• 80% reduction in data entry-related tasks for staff
• 34% decrease in emergency device requests
• Improved resident satisfaction

Enhanced staff efficiency

Below are the top 10 game-changing advantages that make the Vocala Smart Properties’ Alexa solution the clear choice for forward-thinking care providers. From reducing staff workload to enhancing resident care and independence, these benefits aren’t just impressive – they’re transforming the very fabric of care delivery.

 

Here are 10 reasons why Alexa simply works better

1. The Flo platform makes management a breeze

Given how much time is spent managing different systems, the Flo platform can:

• Set everything up in one place
• Keep an eye on all devices
• Update content across the entire estate
• Pull reports needed, when they are needed
• Give different access levels to staff and families

 

2. Privacy that can be counted on

With concerns about privacy? protections are essential:

• No personal Amazon accounts are needed
• No recordings are kept
• No unexpected shopping sprees occur!
• The provider is firmly in complete control
• Everything’s GDPR-friendly

 

3. Create a proper smart home environment

Making life easier for everyone? Alexa works brilliantly with:

• Smart lights (great for people with mobility issues)
• Temperature controls
• Motion sensors
• Door and window monitoring

 

4. Keeping everyone connected

Communication is crucial in care, and is enhanced with:

• Video calls to family (just like being in the same room)
• House-wide announcements (no more running around!)
• Room-to-room chats
• Family updates
• Wellbeing check-ins

 

5. Entertainment at your fingertips

Because life should be enjoyable:

• Music for every taste
• Audiobooks for story lovers
• Latest news updates
• Fun games and quizzes
• Calming sounds for relaxation

 

6. Care support that makes sense

The Flo platform can help:

• Remember medication times
• Keep track of appointments
• Monitor daily activities
• Check eating and drinking
• Manage personal care routines

 

7. Making life easier for care staff

Because happy staff means better care:

• Links to care records
• Organised task lists
• Better staff communication
• Automatic reports
• Sensible scheduling

 

8. Keeping families in the loop

Everyone stays connected:

• Updates as they happen
• Easy video calls
• Activity monitoring
• Care plan checking
• Direct staff contact

9. Building better communities

It’s not just about care – it’s about living:

• Activity planning
• Event notifications
• Today’s menu updates
• Community news
• Social engagement tracking

10. Support when needed

A Smart Properties Solution Partner provides:

• Technical support that actually helps
• Regular updates
• Training for the care team
• Help getting started
• Ongoing improvements

 

What makes the Flo platform special?

Think of Flo as a control centre where everything comes together:

• Works with existing systems
• Adapts to what is need
• Gives useful insights
• Grows with the care business
• Control everything from a phone or handheld device

Why choose anything else?

When looking at digital care solutions, Alexa with Vocala Smart Properties makes sense.

Offering:

• Technology people already know and trust
• The brilliant Flo platform
• Everything working together
• Privacy which can be trusted
• Support when needed

 

The real result speak for themselves

Care is always changing, and technology need changing with it. Working with Vocala Smart Properties, an Amazon Solution Provider, ensures remaining at the forefront of new developments, making sure care businesses have the technological tools needed to provide the best care possible.

To discuss how Alexa transforms care settings.  Contact rob@vocala.co directly.