Laura Deserves Independence and Accessibility in her Home
“I didn’t need to be techy. I just needed my home to stop working against me.”
The Invisible Weight of Everyday Life: Laura’s Story
“I’d finally transfer from my chair to the couch at night—then realize the hallway light was still on. Again.”
Laura had always prided herself on living independently.
She worked from home. She managed her appointments. She cooked her meals.
But that didn’t mean it was easy.
Navigating daily routines from a wheelchair meant a hundred small barriers—lights just out of reach, switches across the room, cords to trip over, reminders she couldn’t easily set or cancel.
She wasn’t looking for “tech.”
She was looking for relief—from the constant effort required to do simple things.
Life Before Smart Tech – Too Much to Manage
Lights stayed on in other rooms because reaching the switch meant turning around
Door locks required tricky key handling in a small vestibule
She had to rely on timers or sticky notes to remember devices
Adjusting the thermostat meant maneuvering across the room
She had a security camera—but checking it meant grabbing her phone, unlocking it, and switching apps
“Most of the tech I found online felt like it was made for people who could walk over and unplug something when it didn’t work. I didn’t need ‘smart.’ I needed support.”
The Moment That Shifted Everything
Late one night, she found SheSmartTech.
The post read:
“You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You just need a system that supports you.”
She visited SheSmartTech and poked around with the Filters on the right hand menu.
Platform? Alexa + iPhone
Use Case? Accessibility
Devices? Hands-free control, fall-free movement, peace of mind
Budget? Flexible
Comfort with tech? “I can use my voice. I’m a beginner but I am brave”, she thought.
She built her own smart plan from the Beginner’s Kit and the A La Cart devices that seems perfect for her.
No fluff. No jargon. Just solutions made for real life.
What She Installed – Freedom by Design
Amazon Echo Show 8
Placed beside her chair for voice control + visual access
“Alexa, what’s on today?” opens reminders, news, and to-do lists
One command runs morning, away, and bedtime routines
Kasa Smart Plugs
One powers her coffee maker
Another turns off her air purifier after 3 hours
No need to reach across countertops or pull cords
SwitchBot Curtain 3
Her living room curtains open automatically at 8 a.m. and close at sunset
Controlled by voice or app—no pulling required
Philips Hue Smart Bulbs
Bedroom + Hall lights fade gently at night and brighten slowly in the morning
Lights auto-turn off when she leaves via voice or routine
August Smart Lock + Connect
Auto-locks after 1 minute, no need to fumble with keys
“Alexa, is the door locked?” ends guesswork
Flic Smart Buttons
One button near her bed turns off all devices
Another activates Emergency Mode (lights on + sends location ping)
ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Adjusts the temp via voice, no physical reaching needed
Room sensors ensure her actual location is comfortable—not just where the thermostat is
Eufy Indoor Security Cam
Lets her check the front door from her Echo Show or iPhone—without moving
No products found.
Platform of Choice: Alexa + iPhone
Laura chose Alexa because:
She could speak instead of reach
It handled routines with one simple voice command
It worked smoothly with all the devices in her Accessibility Kit
It made her space feel intuitive—not intimidating
“It felt like my home finally started listening to me—without needing me to go out of my way to be heard.”
Life After Smart Tech – Confidence Without Compromise
Her home doesn’t just respond—it anticipates.
Her lights adjust without needing a switch
Her door locks when she forgets
Her morning begins gently, with light and warmth—not stress
Her safety routines run quietly in the background
“Every step I don’t have to take? That’s energy I can use for living.”
The Kit That Made It Work
Laura used the:
Accessibility & Independence Smart Kit
Perfect for:
Wheelchair or walker users
Seniors aging in place
People recovering from injury or surgery
Anyone who wants a supportive, responsive home
Kit Includes:
Echo Show smart display
Smart plugs
Smart light bulbs
Voice-controlled smart lock
Motion-friendly curtain controls
Emergency-access smart buttons
Energy-efficient smart thermostat
Security cam + setup guide
Want a Home That Moves With You?
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- Check out the Smart Home Kit for Beginners
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The Moment That Shifted Everything
Late one night, she stumbled onto a SheSmartTech post that read:
“You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You just need a system that supports you.”
That was it. It felt like a message written directly for her.
What She Installed – Calm Through Automation
- Smart Plug for Coffee Maker + Vanity Mirror
• Powers on automatically at 6:30 a.m.
• Shuts off after 2 hours to save energy - Smart Light Bulbs in Entry + Bedroom
• Set to dim at 10:00 p.m. for wind-down
• Brighten gradually with the sunrise
• Turn off automatically when she leaves - Motion Sensor in Hallway
• Activates low light at night—no fumbling
• Extra reassurance when arriving home late - Echo Dot with Preloaded Routines
• “Good Morning” routine: turns on lights, coffee plug, and weather
• “Leaving Home” shuts down lights + plugs
• “Evening Calm” dims lights, activates white noise, and turns off screens - Optional Add-On: Smart Lock with Voice Command
• Lock the door with her voice or app
• Confirm status from anywhere—no more backtracking
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Platform of Choice: Alexa + iPhone
Emily wanted voice control and app access without a steep learning curve.
She chose Alexa because:
- It worked flawlessly with smart plugs and bulbs
- Routines were simple to create or use from SheSmartTech’s Routine Library
- It integrated with her iPhone for notifications and reminders
“It was like my apartment got its own brain—and I didn’t have to upgrade mine to use it.”
Life After Smart Tech – A Little Peace, Every Day
Now, her mornings feel supported instead of rushed.
Her nights feel gentle instead of scattered.
- Her lights know when to fade
- Her coffee is hot when she wakes up
- Her door locks when she forgets
- Her home makes sense—even when her day doesn’t
“I used to spend so much energy remembering things. Now I get to spend it doing things I actually care about.”
The Kit That Made It Work
Emily used the:
Smart Starter Kit
Perfect for:
- Women living alone or just starting out
- Apartment dwellers
- First-time smart tech users
- Anyone craving calm, control, and confidence
Kit Includes:
- Smart light bulbs
- Smart plugs
- Entryway motion sensor
- Echo Dot
- Setup guide and routine templates
Optional smart lock or lighting add-ons
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Because you deserve a home that’s as smart and supportive as you are.