Expert Resources: smart home


These are the items that relate to smart home found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Intel and GoodMaps collaborate to make indoor mapping technology accessible

    Robin Christopherson | 25 Mar 2022
    Robin Christopherson, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion provides an overview on Intel and GoodMaps collaboration to make indoor mapping technology accessible.

  • Robot Labrador Retriever helps people live independently

    Robin Christopherson | 26 Jan 2022
    Robin Christopherson, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion provides an overview of the 'Labrador Retriever' robot.

  • Use smart speakers for independent living

    Sarah Botterill | 03 Jun 2021
    Millions of homes now include smart devices such as smart speakers, doorbells, buttons and more. Combining smart devices can empower people to live independent lives.Here we present tips for setting up, using and adapting smart devices:

  • How Alexa can change the life of a disabled person

    Guest Blogger | 17 Mar 2020
    2020 has been a good year so far for Colin Hughes as he continues to extend his voice controlled smart home to give more independence, choice and control of his day-to-day life. Read on to find out more about Colin's smart home journey....