UnaliWear Medical Alerts Review 2024

Best For

• Those with medical conditions
• Independent, active seniors or high-risk
• Medication reminders

Monitoring Services

UnaliWear’s Kanega Watch is always connected to an emergency response team. They’re always available and on-call. So if anything happens, they can respond immediately. If you need assistance, you can just call out (or push the crown/stem button on the watch). This is a real game-changer because the biggest problem with many medical alert systems is that users aren’t wearing their device or isn’t near the paired base station or cell phone to speak with emergency services when they need it the most. Your Kanega Watch will respond to your voice/push commands and, if you need help, will immediately connect you to a 24/7 response agent (with access to all your relevant information) to serve your needs – whether that is contacting one of your care contacts (like a neighbor) for simple support or dispatching critical emergency services with pinpoint GPS. 

Product Features

Though super simple to operate, the Kanega Watch is definitely one of the most advanced medical alert devices on the market today. It is loaded up with cool features. Noteworthy ones include:

• Fall detection

The Kanega has built-in fall detection. If the watch thinks you’ve fallen, it will begin with a small alert sound and an emergency message on the display. If there is no response from you, you will automatically be connected to an emergency response agent who you can speak with directly through your Kanega Watch. If you do not respond, the agent will seek to contact you through the primary phone number you provided to UnaliWear.  If the agent can’t reach you through that secondary means, he or she will immediately dispatch emergency services as well as proactively contact everyone on the care contact list you provided UnaliWear.  Knowing you have this level of redundant coverage and proactive protection in a watch is what many people love about the Kanega Watch.

• Voice-controlled

This is one of the most important features for seniors and anyone who requires medical assistance. Voice-control means you don’t have to press a button (though you have that option as well with the Kanega Watch) or get to a receiver to contact medical staff. This is vital in an emergency situation, considering the fact that you may not be mobile enough to get to a base station, find your cellphone or to press a button.

• Emergency response

Speak to an emergency medical operator directly through the watch. If you need assistance, the operator will send emergency services or get in touch with your friends and family to help you out, whatever you request.

• Medication reminders

Helpful medication alerts can be programmed into this watch

• GPS location

The Kanega Watch includes built-in pinpoint GPS – so you are able to be located in your home or wherever you travel in the country.

• WiFi and Cellular Coverage

The Kanega Watch automatically defaults to your home WiFi and then immediately switches to nationwide Verizon cellular coverage whenever you leave your home.  This dual connection system is unique with medical alert devices and can be a critical benefit – particularly in homes with spotty cell service.

• Quick-swap battery system

Your Kanega Watch comes with 4 custom rechargeable batteries – 2 go in the band and 2 go in the provided charging station.  Thus, you never need to take it off to charge – a highly unique and protective benefit in the medical alert industry.  Wear it all day and even to bed at night to always feel secure.

• Waterproof

The Kanega Watch is waterproof, an important feature considering the fact that so many accidents happen while in the shower, while playing sports, or in the rain.

Installation Process

The Kanega is a wearable medical alert in the form of a stylish watch. This is music to most people’s ears because it means you won’t have to deal with any complicated installations. Just strap the watch on like any other accessory, and your medical alert system is good to go (the watch smartly comes with a built-in tutorial – so you get to know the watch by going through the tutorial on the watch, itself). It’ll go with you wherever you go and keep you connected to an emergency medical response team at all times.

Contract & Fees

The UnaliWear watch comes with either a monthly or annual monitoring plan. If you get the annual plan, you receive a significant discount on the one-time set-up cost and the monthly cost of the monitoring service. Either way, whichever plan you choose, included in that price is:

• The Kanega Watch
• A battery charger with 4 batteries
• Your choice of accented bezel and crown button color
• Comfort-mesh stainless steel adjustable band

You’ll also get TMA 5-Diamond, and UL Certified monitoring center emergency monitoring services covered via a 4G network. Both plans come with a 30-day risk-free trial.

Customer Service

UnaliWear has non-emergency customer support available via email and phone. Of course, if you have a medical emergency, there are medical alert operators standing by at all times of the day and night 24/7/365. They can be reached directly through the Kanega Watch. (see contact information below).

UnaliWear also has a detailed FAQ section that provides you with a lot of useful information about the watch and its monitoring services. Even more useful are the handy How-to videos. UnaliWear’s site is loaded up with tons of these useful videos that deliver all the relevant information in a clear and friendly manner. It covers important topics like how to change the battery and getting started using your Kanega Watch for the first time.

Bottom Line

UnaliWear’s Kanega Watch is a ground-breaking innovation that is helping transform the Golden Years for many seniors out there. Craving their independence, seniors of today don’t want to be tied down to a single location or activity. The watch offers a solution that can keep them safe and monitored while still remaining active. The Kanega is feature-rich, including fall-detection, voice-controls, and unique “never take it off” design. Add to that the medication reminders and a sleek design, and the Kanega Watch is an obvious choice for any senior looking to feel secure and independent in their day-to-day life.

About UnaliWear

The name UnaliWear comes from the Cherokee word Unalii, which means friend. The watch title, Kanega, means speak. Ultimately, UnaliWear is a company that is trying to tell its customers they’re friends that want to speak to you. Launched by Jean Anne Booth out of concern and love for her own elderly mother, UnaliWear’s Kanega Watch was born to overcome the challenges of aging safely in today’s more active and independent senior society.  

Contact 

Phone Support:

 +1-888-343-1513, ext. 1

Email Support:

community@unaliwear.com