Elly
An energy-monitoring app designed to help elderly residents (65–85) track usage, cut bills and stay safe at home.
Overview
Elly is a concept for an energy-monitoring system tailored to elderly residents — enabling them to effortlessly track and control energy usage, reduce electricity bills, and stay independent despite physical or technological limitations.
The problem
Elderly residents struggle to manage home energy usage: physical limitations make complex interfaces hard to operate, they often depend on family for setup, and many are unfamiliar with modern technology.
Accessible by design
- Multilingual voice assistance — native support for different accents to guide and control the home.
- Emergency contact & shut-off — quick SMS response and one-tap appliance shutdown for safety.
- Remote access — family members can monitor smart devices when no one is home.
- Large fonts, simple scheduling and clear alerts — lowering barriers for limited-tech users.
Impact
For a fully smart-equipped home, Elly could reduce energy bills by ~10% while cutting the risk of accidental electricity misuse — and give families peace of mind.
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