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Alarm clocks, baby monitors and multi-alerting systems

If you are deaf or have hearing loss, there are devices available that can help alert you when an alarm goes off in your home.


Alarm clocks

Tailored bedside and portable alarm clocks normally include an extra loud alarm, a flashing light and a vibrating pad you can put under your pillow. If you use an alarm on your smartphone or tablet, you can also use a vibrating pad to alert you. This can connect to your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth. Prices range from £20 to £60 for those with more features.


Baby monitors

Specialised baby monitors can include a unit with a visual display that flashes to alert you and a vibrating pad you can place under your pillow or mattress to wake you at night. They may also have a built-in television camera to allow you to see your baby on a display screen when in another room. Prices range from £50 to £400 for more advanced models.


Multi-alerting systems

This combines all your alerts – e.g. your doorbell and home phone – to notify one or more receiver devices. When you get an alert, the portable receiver lets you know by vibrating, flashing a light or with a loud alarm sound. Some systems also have an option to receive alerts on your smartphone. Prices range from £30 to £60 for those with more available features.


Smoke alarm systems

Find out about smoke alarms systems designed for deaf people and those with hearing loss and tinnitus


Get help paying for technology

You may be able to get help paying for technology from:

  • your local council’s sensory services team
  • your workplace, if you need technology to help you to work
  • the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) scheme, if you are in post-18 education.

Find out more about how to get help paying for technology.


Where you can buy alarms

Our partner, Connevans, is a leading supplier of specialist products and assistive technology.

They can help you find out about the different alarms and accessories that could help you stay independent.

When you shop online at our dedicated website with Connevans, 10% of each purchase is donated to us.


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Page last updated: 19 June 2023

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