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3 Revolutionary Epilepsy Watches! | August 24, 2025
They’re attractive, efficient and a boon to the monitor market.
Meet the Smart Watches…
SUMMARY:
Apple SeizAlarm – A user-friendly iPhone and Apple Watch app which allows those with epilepsy and other seizure disorders to alert emergency contacts automatically when seizure-like motion is detected, or manually if they need immediate help or think they might need help soon.
Detects seizure-like motion, requests immediate help, seizure monitoring control, GPS location tracking, and event log tracking. Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Price: No cost for the app itself. Costs include the Apple device itself + $6.99/month or $69.99/year subscription for seizure detection and the help request service.
Without the “ALERTS” subscription, you will be able to log seizures manually but you will not be able to send help requests. http://seizalarm.com/
The SmartWatch – A new high-tech bracelet, developed by scientists from the Netherlands which detects 85 percent of all severe night-time epilepsy seizures including Tonic-clonic, Tonic (if clustered or prolonged), Hyperkinetic, and Myoclonic (if clustered).
This motion detecting and alerting wristwatch can detect seizures and alert emergency contact within seven to 10 seconds. For details and pricing information, click on: http://www.smart-monitor.com/ or call 1-888-334-5045.
The NightWatch+ – Designed to notify emergency contacts about the most dangerous seizures during sleep, providing proven support to reduce stress. https://nightwatchepilepsy.com/
NOTE: The popular Embrace2 is available now – as a watch and a smart phone monitor duo.
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and improving the lives of those with epilepsy, we’re transitioning from Embrace2 to EpiMonitor, our next generation FDA-cleared epilepsy monitoring system. Now available for US, UK and EU-based customers. Discover EpiMonitor
DETAILS:
APPLE SEIZALARM
SeizAlarm works during critical moments, giving you the option to alert emergency contacts or press a delay function that starts a short timer.
If you are in the middle of a seizure, an alert will go out immediately after the timer goes off, usually set for between 45 and 60 seconds.
Your activity is automatically logged or there is an option to manually chart symptoms and other experiences related to a seizure.
A web designer, Pabst was diagnosed nine years ago after experiencing a growing number of auras that were accompanied by a distinct pitch sounds.
He said medication has kept auras and grand mal seizures at bay since late last year.
The announcement of an Apple Watch came shortly after a seizure while he was in the middle of diagnostic tests.
“I’m pretty lucky because some people have grand mal seizures every day and can’t drive or do anything on their own,” Pabst said.
“My main goal is to contribute something helpful to the epilepsy community.”
Noted as one MedicalNewsToday’s top 10 epilepsy apps, the new innovative SeizAlarm is a user-friendly iPhone and Apple Watch app combined.
It’s designed to alert emergency contacts manually or automatically if you think you will need help soon.
The app monitors for abnormal repetitive motion or elevated heart rate and notifies your emergency contacts accordingly.
If you plan on taking part in an activity that may trigger false seizure detection, you can disable this feature.
When a help request is sent, your location is captured and sent to your emergency contacts via GPS so that they can easily find you.
(If you plan on taking part in an activity that may trigger false seizure detection, you can disable this feature.)
And logs can be kept to retain activity and symptom information for your records.
Features:
Seizure-like detection is done via the motion sensors on the iPhone and/or motion sensors or heart rate sensor on the Apple Watch.
Sensitivity controls allow you to set customized settings specific to you.
When a potential seizure is detected, emergency contacts will automatically be contacted via multiple channels (text message, phone call and email).
Or send immediate help requests manually to emergency contacts.
There is also a manually activated time delayed help request feature (via the “Time Delayed Help” button) that is helpful for those that have localized seizures (auras) that may turn into generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Custom-set the delay time in the settings.
When a seizure warning is initiated, you’ll see a countdown which can be extended via the press of a button.
If you end up becoming unresponsive, the timer will send a help request at the end of the countdown.
Help requests are sent via GPS coordinates (if available), so that your emergency contacts know exactly where you are.
You can also able to track your seizure events with precise logging features.
SeizAlarm also supports multiple emergency contact support, so more than one person can be contacted when you need help.
And international phone number support is available for emergency contact(s).
NOTES:
Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Price: No cost for the app itself.
Costs include the Apple device itself + $6.99/month or $69.99/year subscription for seizure detection and the help request service.
Without the “ALERTS” subscription, you will be able to log seizures manually but will not be able to send help requests. http://seizalarm.com/
THE SMARTWATCH is a wristwatch which has a GPS module and a proprietary accelerometer/gyroscopic sensor inside to detect the excessive and repeated motions that happen during Generalized Tonic-Clonic seizures and some types of Myoclonic (grand mal) seizures.
It then records the time, duration and location of the occurrences. Automatic text message and phone call alerts are sent via Bluetooth to an android cell phone (an iPhone version is in the works) of one or two designated family members or caregivers.
And you can also summon help with a simple push of a “Help” button.
In addition, if you feel an aura coming on, you can press an “emergency button” that transmits an alert.
When an alert is sent, the SmartWatch also vibrates. If the alert was accidental, you can cancel it.
The SmartWatch can even be put in the “snooze” mode!
If you’re going to engage in anything, (such as climbing or running) that might inadvertently trigger the device, you can temporarily disable it for 10 minutes.
Then, when the “snooze” period is over, it automatically resumes functioning.
Aside from the real-time safety net that comes with wearing the watch, it also provides a complete archived record of all your seizure activity — when and how often your seizures occur, their severity, and how long they last.
All of which can supply valuable information to your caregivers, neurologist, physician, and most of all, YOU!
And, by keeping track of seizure severity and duration, medications and other treatments can be changed, adjusted or fine-tuned.
The SmartWatch will do this automatically, and with more precision.
There’s only glitch…
Because the SmartWatch is a motion detection unit, it’s only for those with Generalized Tonic-Clonic seizures and some types of Myoclonic seizures.
So, it’s not a universal seizure detector.
And even though it’s primarily worn on the wrist like a watch, you can wear the Smart Watch on your leg or ankle, if your abnormal movements are more pronounced there.
It’s fully portable and you can wear it in and out of bed, during sleep or waking hours, while it continuously monitors you and issues alerts.
While the SmartWatch isn’t about prediction – it is about detection. All of which can go a long way towards independence, security and gathering real time information.
“If I couldn’t make that call for help, SmartWatch would make it for me. I have the help right at the tip of my fingers. It is AMAZING!” Evera, Daly City, CA
“With the SmartWatch I can relax… while my son sleeps I can relax knowing I have the SmartWatch monitoring him and I will be notified if a seizure starts while he sleeps.” Scott C, Westiminster, CA
“I love this watch so far! The SmartWatch alerted us to 2 seizures while she was sleeping. It definitely gives us peace of mind. She even has used the help button when she felt a seizure coming on. THANK YOU!!!!” Stacy B.
For an excellent description of the device with questions and answers, go to http://www.epilepsygroup.com/notes6-35-33/safety-in-epilepsy-potential-seizure-detection-device.htm
For details and pricing information, click on http://www.smart-monitor.com or call 1-888-334-5045.
New! The NightWatch+ is designed to notify you about the most dangerous seizures during sleep, providing proven support that reduces stress for caregivers. It features a wristband and an alarm station that instantly notifies caregivers about a seizure.
The wristband is a comfortable, wireless sensor that continuously monitors to detect seizures using heart rate and movements while the wearer sleeps.
It includes a wireless sensor that continuously monitors to detect seizures using heart rate and movements while the wearer sleeps. And an alarm station that instantly notifies caregivers about a seizure.
NightWatch+ detects the following seizure types: Tonic-clonic seizures, Tonic seizures (clustered or prolonged), Hyperkinetic seizures, Myoclonic seizures (clustered).
When it detects a potentially dangerous seizure, a warning is transmitted via a wireless signal from the sensor to the corresponding alarm station to notify a caregiver.
Now in development. Phone: +31 (0)850 601 252
Email: info@nightwatchepilepsy.com
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References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319430.php
https://www.empatica.com/epimonitor
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2014/11/30/a-smart-watch-to-manage-epileptic-seizures/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/hands-on-with-smart-monitors-smartwatch-the-seizure-sensing-wr/
http://www.gizmag.com/smartwatch-anti-seizure-software/22064/
https://nightwatchepilepsy.com
https://www.empatica.com/epimonitor
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