A white alerting system with a red dot-matrix display reading "SMOKE," a speaker grille, and rows of colored buttons below.

HomeAware II Alerting System

by Sonic Alert

$242.99, see price history

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Setup with instructions This system is more than a plug-in device. The main unit has to be placed well, paired with a phone, set up for each alert, and tested against your existing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. A family member can handle this with the instructions in under an hour, so guided setup fits. A professional isn't needed unless someone wants help choosing which alerts matter most.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The HomeAware II is a whole-home alerting system built around a main unit that listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and tells you about them in ways you can see and feel, not just hear. The main unit shows alerts on a bright red scrolling 2-inch display, flashes a strobe, and sounds a 105 dB alarm, and each of these can be customized. It can announce more than twenty kinds of alerts and also works as an extra-loud dual alarm clock. Through a Bluetooth link to the HomeAware app, it can show scrolling caller ID for calls and messages on your phone. An optional subscription service passes alerts along to caregivers or loved ones outside the home. This suits someone who may not hear a smoke alarm, doorbell, or phone, and who wants family to be told too.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$242.99

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Details

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Type
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Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$242.99
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug in the main unit and place it where you spend time, such as near your bed or in a living area.
  • With a guide
    1. Pair your smartphone with the main unit using the HomeAware app over Bluetooth so call and message alerts show up.
    2. Set up the other alerts you want, and adjust the display, strobe, and volume to suit your needs.
    3. Test the smoke and carbon monoxide listening by sounding your existing alarms, and confirm the unit responds. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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