Is Avisame useful if I'm deaf or hard of hearing?
Yes, that is what it is made for. No alert arrives as sound only: you get a phone notification with a big icon and text, plus vibration, and if you have smart bulbs it makes them flash too.
Why do I need it if my phone already recognises sounds?
So you don't depend on your phone. A phone recognises sounds only where it is, and not when it's in a pocket, a bag or charging in another room; Avisame listens to your home 24 hours a day. It's also for people who don't use a phone, like an elderly mum or dad: the lights in the house tell them about the doorbell and other important sounds, there's a panic button to call for help after a fall, and their family is alerted if something serious happens.
What sounds does the device detect?
Doorbell, knocking at the door, a baby crying, screaming, barking, meowing, alarms, smoke alarms, breaking glass, loud bangs and a phone ringing. The model with a gas sensor adds gas leaks. Each category is turned on and off per device.
Does it send the audio from my home to the internet?
No. In local mode the microphone never transmits: the device decides what the sound is and only sends the label. AI mode is optional and sends a short clip only after detecting something, never as a continuous stream; that audio is deleted after the analysis.
Does it work if the internet goes down?
Detection happens locally, so it keeps working. Lights keep flashing inside your home, and events are saved and sent when the connection comes back.
What do I need to install it?
A USB charger, a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and a free account at avisame.cc. No tools, building work or new cables needed.
How long does installation take?
A few minutes, in four steps: plug it in, scan its label with your phone's camera, pick the Wi-Fi and get the first alert. Nothing to install: Wi-Fi is the permanent connection.
The blue light isn't blinking and I can't set it up
While it isn't on any account, the device waits for you to set it up. If it already has an owner or the light doesn't blink, hold its button down for 10 seconds: it restarts and opens its setup network for 5 minutes, while it keeps alerting. Pressing it once is the panic button: it alerts everyone who gets its alerts.
Alerts aren't reaching my phone
Check that Avisame notifications are allowed, that the device shows as Online and, on Android, that Avisame is excluded from battery saving. On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO also turn on Autostart and choose No restrictions. On iPhone, allow Avisame notifications in your Focus mode.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. You set it up with your phone's camera, on either one, without installing anything. Alerts come through the Avisame app in both stores or through the browser.
Can I put a device in each room?
Yes, though often you don't need to: the microphone picks up sound from every direction and a single one reaches sounds several rooms away. In a large home or one with several floors you can add more —the baby's room, upstairs— and they all sit in the same dashboard, each with its own name and its own sound categories.
Can I share the alerts with my family?
Yes. From the device, Share sends an invitation by WhatsApp or email, and you choose whether that person only gets the alerts or can also change the settings.
Do I have to pay a subscription to get alerts?
No. You pay for the device once, and alerts, notifications and lights are free forever on the FREE plan. PRO is optional and adds live streaming, history and AI mode.
How is it different from a flashing doorbell or a vibrating pillow?
A flashing doorbell alerts you to one sound, only in the room where it's wired; a vibrating pillow alerts you while you sleep, in that bed. Avisame listens for several sounds at once, from several rooms, follows you to your phone wherever you are, and in a large home you can add devices to the same account.
What if I want to give it away or sell it?
On the device, Unlink leaves it without an owner, ready for someone else to add it to their account. It can also be handed over in person: by holding its button down for 10 seconds and following the steps with the QR on its label. Your history doesn't go with it.