Signature Series Kit (SS/VAKit-2)
Last verified June 16, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This kit converts household alerts — doorbells, phone calls, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and more — into flashing strobe light signals and bed vibration, so someone who can't hear auditory alerts still gets notified. It's designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and want whole-home coverage from a single receiver unit, including while sleeping. The kit includes the Sidekick II receiver with built-in strobe, a bed vibrator, telephone cable, and backup battery, so it's a fairly complete starting point — though expanding coverage to other rooms or additional transmitter types requires purchasing those transmitters separately. One important thing to know: this system uses 418MHz proprietary wireless transmitters, meaning you're locked into Silent Call's own ecosystem if you want to add sensors later.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the receiver unit on a nightstand or flat surface and plug into a standard 110V outlet.
- Connect the included telephone cable to your landline phone for call alerts.
- Slide the bed vibrator under your mattress and plug the pin jack into the receiver.
- With a guide
- Review the included documentation to pair any additional Silent Call Signature Series transmitters (doorbell, smoke detector, etc.) with the receiver.
- Set the digital clock and alarm using the receiver controls.
- Test each alert type to confirm strobe and vibrator activate correctly — allow 30–60 minutes total. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Silent Call Communications — view on vendor site; last verified June 16, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.