Customer story · 1 min
"I changed my CCTV to ELLO"
A CCTV records. It doesn’t tell you when your parent falls. Hear why one family switched to ELLO.
Start caring from $0.60/dayELLO vs other options for elderly parents: what's the difference?
CCTV, baby monitors, pet cameras and smartwatches each cover part of the picture. Most record, wait to be worn or wait for someone to check. ELLO detects falls, long inactivity, smoke and signs of distress, and alerts your family with the clip. Nothing to wear, nothing to press.
ELLO vs Regular CCTV
Both are cameras. Only one lets you know when your parent needs you.
What happens
CCTV
ELLO
Your parent falls
You find out later, if you check.
You get an alert with the clip.
Smoke in the kitchen
It records. That’s it.
You and your family get an alert.
No movement for hours
Nothing happens.
ELLO lets you know.
Checking they’re okay
You scroll through footage.
No need to watch. Go live any time.
Peace of mind when you can’t be there.
Start caring from $0.60/dayELLO vs CCTV and other options
Why families choose ELLO for eldercare.
| ELLO | CCTV | AI CCTV | Baby monitor | Pet camera | Smartwatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Watching over an ageing parent | Deterring intruders | Home security | A baby in a cot | Checking on pets | The wrist, if worn |
| Detects a fall or faint | — | varies | — | — | some | |
| Detects long inactivity | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Detects signs of distress | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Detects smoke | some | varies | — | — | — | |
| Alert comes with the clip | some | some | — | some | — | |
| Tells you what happened, in words | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tells you who and where | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Only alerts when something's wrong | — | — | — | — | ||
| Alerts up to 5 family members | — | some | — | — | — | |
| Clear 5MP picture, day and night | varies | varies | varies | varies | — |
Which one fits your family?
A CCTV suits you if
You want security footage of the door or the whole home, and your parent manages well alone.
ELLO suits you if
Your parent is less steady, spends hours alone, and you want to hear about a fall when it happens.
Some families use both
CCTV at the door for security. ELLO in the rooms your parent uses most.
Can CCTV detect if my elderly parent falls?
Most CCTV records and waits for someone to check. ELLO detects falls, long inactivity, smoke and signs of distress, and alerts your family with the clip. Some AI CCTV models offer basic fall alerts, so check the specific camera.
Can I keep my existing CCTV?
Yes. Many families keep CCTV at the door for security and put ELLO in the rooms their parent uses most.
Is ELLO a security camera?
No. ELLO is built for caregiving, not home security. It watches for falls, long inactivity, smoke and signs of distress, and alerts your family with the clip.
Why not buy a cheap S$30 camera for my parent?
If you only want to look in, a cheap camera works. If you want to know when your parent falls or stops moving, that is what Care AI adds.
Can Google Home or Alexa detect if my elderly parent falls?
Smart speakers and smart home systems are built for home control and security. ELLO is built for caregiving: falls, long inactivity, smoke and distress, with alerts to the family.
Free checklist
Home safety checklist for your parent
A one-page list for an HDB flat: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and what to check on each visit.
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