Ome, a leader in smart kitchen technology, today announced its next-generation Ome Smart Knob, a proprietary retrofit device capable of turning any gas or electric stove into a smart appliance in minutes, simply by replacing its existing knobs.
As the trend towards aging in place gains momentum, the need for innovative solutions to ensure the safety and independence of older adults has never been more pressing.
Over 14 million older adults in the US live alone and 90% wish to remain in their own homes as they age. Many assistive devices already exist to support them on this path — from wearable health monitors and fall detection systems to smart home systems that control home lighting, temperature, and security. But there is a big gap in kitchen safety.
Ome’s Smart Knob is designed to fill this gap and address the most critical, unsolved safety concern in the home: unattended cooking — the #1 cause of house fires and a danger that disproportionately affects older adults.
The Smart Knob offers a simple and affordable, yet powerful solution. By retrofitting existing stove knobs with Ome’s technology, older adults benefit from advanced safety features without the need for new appliances or expensive kitchen overhauls. Benefits include an automatic shut-off function for unattended cooking, real-time alerts, remote burner control and monitoring, and automated cooking timers.
