Making Monitoring More Natural. 'Gently Watching Wi-Fi Sensing Plug' + 'Monitoring App My Circle', which detect human movement via Wi-Fi, to be released on April 15, 2026.
SS SAICHI will launch a new camera-less monitoring device that plugs into an outlet. It uses Wi-Fi sensing to detect movement, providing a privacy-friendly way to monitor elderly family members living alone.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 20:00
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SAICHI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Takumi Sugiura; hereinafter 'SS SAICHI') will launch the 'Gently Watching Wi-Fi Sensing Plug', an innovative privacy-friendly monitoring solution that does not use cameras.
■ Background of Release
As the aging society progresses, the need to monitor family members living apart is increasing. However, there were problems such as:
- Cameras create a psychological burden of "being watched."
- Wearables have issues with the "hassle of putting them on" and "continuity."
- Sensors are complicated to install.
Thus, a more natural and less stressful monitoring method was demanded.
■ Product Overview
This product is a plug-type device that can be used simply by plugging it into an outlet. It utilizes the indoor Wi-Fi environment to detect human movement and room occupancy.
Wi-Fi sensing technology is a technology that measures how much the signals and waves sent from a transmitter to a receiver are distorted by a person. When someone walks through this area, the plug monitors the disturbance, and you can confirm on your smartphone that life movement has been detected. 'Motion detected.' A notification will be sent to the pre-registered email address. With the concept of 'peace of mind', you can immediately know the movements of your loved ones.
■ Background of Release
As the aging society progresses, the need to monitor family members living apart is increasing. However, there were problems such as:
- Cameras create a psychological burden of "being watched."
- Wearables have issues with the "hassle of putting them on" and "continuity."
- Sensors are complicated to install.
Thus, a more natural and less stressful monitoring method was demanded.
■ Product Overview
This product is a plug-type device that can be used simply by plugging it into an outlet. It utilizes the indoor Wi-Fi environment to detect human movement and room occupancy.
Wi-Fi sensing technology is a technology that measures how much the signals and waves sent from a transmitter to a receiver are distorted by a person. When someone walks through this area, the plug monitors the disturbance, and you can confirm on your smartphone that life movement has been detected. 'Motion detected.' A notification will be sent to the pre-registered email address. With the concept of 'peace of mind', you can immediately know the movements of your loved ones.
FAQ
Does it have a camera?
No, it does not have a camera. It detects movement by utilizing the distortion of Wi-Fi signals, so it does not invade privacy.
How do you install it?
You just plug it directly into your home outlet. No complicated wiring is required.
Will it also react to pet movements?
With its proprietary filtering technology, it is possible to exclude pet and robot vacuum movements to some extent.