Secure Smart Home Solutions: A Safer, More Accessible Alexa Alternative
By Mike Price, OT, CIO/CMO

This article compares the Lotus Smart Ring with traditional voice-controlled assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri from the perspective of home healthcare professionals working with patients who have speech impairments or limited verbal ability. It explains how the Lotus Ring’s touch and motion-based system supports accessibility, security, and patient autonomy without relying on speech recognition or cloud-based processing. The piece emphasizes its value as a safe, inclusive, and private alternative for creating a truly secure smart home.