Medical Alert Systems Range – Longer is NOT Always Better

Medical alert range test results show no correlation between maximum open-air range and actual range performance

The range of a medical alert system is often quoted in marketing materials to justify why one system is “better” than another. But is it really? Curious, we tested this hands-on. Contrary to popular logic, we found that long-range systems with higher advertised range limits do not always perform better when tested in a real-life … Read more

Best Long-Range Medical Alert Systems

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A long-range medical alert system enables you to receive emergency monitoring coverage even if you live in a larger home or are traveling out of town. Here’s more about the different types of long range systems and why they might be the right fit for you. [lwptoc width=”auto” skipHeadingText=””] Skip to see the Best Long-Range … Read more

The Truth About Long-Range Medical Alert Systems

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When selecting a medical alert system, one metric that is often misunderstood is Range. Perhaps you’ve seen systems being advertised as the “best” because they have the longest range. You may have seen companies quoting impressive maximum range numbers of anywhere from 1,000 ft to 1,500 ft in their advertising (wow, 3 – 5 football … Read more