Device comparison

The following at-a-glance device comparison allows you to quickly see which device might be best for you, based on identified needs...

Sensory, social and communication needs 

Screening questions 

Visual impairment

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

No

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Video calls for social contact

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Voice recognition requirements 

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

No

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Self-assess / capture mood

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

Yes

CareBuilder   

Yes 

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Photo-reminiscence and sharing memories 

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

No

Screening questions 

Verbal, pictural and written style prompts / reminders required?   

Abilia   

Yes

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Recording of diary entries for feelings and anxieties 

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

No

Screening questions 

Personal hobbies and interests  

Abilia   

Yes - limited

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Learning and development

Screening questions 

Targeted learning / developing skills  

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

Yes

CareBuilder   

No

GeneConnect

No

Screening questions 

Access to secure learning websites and videos, including Makaton   

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

Yes

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

No

Screening questions 

Learning outcomes to be recorded and monitored

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

Yes

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

No

Screening questions 

Developing skills such as cooking, maintaining the home and managing safety requirements 

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

Yes

CareBuilder   

No

GeneConnect

No

Daily activities

Screening questions 

Mobile solution required for user when out and about - prompts / reminders

Abilia   

Yes 

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

No

GeneConnect

No

Screening questions 

Daily schedules and prompting required   

Abilia   

Yes

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes 

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Setting calendar appointments   

Abilia   

Yes

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Set alarms - time management

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Poor navigation skills / hand-eye coordination

Abilia   

Yes

AutonoMe

Yes

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Staff rotas required to be displayed

Abilia   

Yes

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Access to cooking recipes and healthy eating options  

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Risk management

Screening questions 

Dashboard reporting required to monitor activity - family and carers   

Abilia   

No 

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Access to secure apps and websites

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes

Screening questions 

Sensors for activity monitoring and risk management. This can include door, heat and motion sensors

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

No - under development 

Screening questions 

Alert notification to family / carers   

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

No - under development   

Screening questions 

Immediate response / check in button  

Abilia   

No

AutonoMe

No

CareBuilder   

Yes

GeneConnect

Yes