The original no-wearable sleep movement monitor
Wearable Free, Subscription Free, and designed by parents of a child that experiences nocturnal seizures, sleep walking, and other abnormal behavior during sleep.
Real-time alerts with video recording, purpose built for abnormal movements or behavior during sleep.
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The epilepsy Foundation Award winning monitor
SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor™ is a no-wearable device for parents, caregivers, and self-monitoring individuals looking to detect abnormal movements or behaviors during sleep.
"SAMi is a game changer for parents monitoring for seizures during sleep... they've been in a category of their own since We (epilepsy Foundation) funded their prototype back in 2012.
Phil Gattone
Epilepsy Foundation CEO (2012-2019)
1. Position the SAMi Camera
Place SAMi 4-12 feet away from the person being monitored. This can be from the side, the front, or from above. If you can see their movements, so can SAMi (even under blankets).
2. Set up custom motion alerts
Instantly alert family members or caregivers so they can react in the moment. Our default settings are appropriate for most, but easily increase sensitivity or reduce the time-to-alarm for added safety.
3. Choose a Recording Mode
Record never, continuously, or only when motion is present. Easily save and share important recordings with your doctor.
4. Check in anytime
Leave live video/audio running like a baby monitor or supress it for a less distracting sleep environment.
Ignore normal sleep movements
6 different alarm styles
Any light level
Any bed type
What can SAMi detect?
SAMi is capable of detecting a wide range of movement and is sensitive enough to pick up very slight movements even under the covers. If the human eye can see it, so can SAMi!
6 different alarm styles
Ignore normal sleep movements
Repetitive
- Shaking
- Convulsions
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
Complex
- Playing / awake
- Sleep Walking
- Sitting up in bed
- Restless Legs
- Vomiting
Subtle
- Face grimacing
- Eye fluttering
- Foot movements
- ... and much more
Monitor through mesh, Crib bars, Clear Vinyl, and more!
The Power of Video
SAMi will automatically record and categorize a nights worth of movements into a series of easily reviewable (and sharable) video/audio recordings.
"We showed our neurologist video from SAMi and that helped us to create a new plan for her medication"
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
confirm frequency and duration of events
uncover New Behaviors and triggers
Track The Impact Of Treatment Changes
Gauge Previous Nights Sleep Quality
confirm frequency and duration of events
uncover New Behaviors and triggers
We sent some recordings to our neurologist and they finally found a diagnosis of something that we didn’t know she had..
Meg E. in Michigan
5.45x
The odds of receiving a correct diagnosis may be as much as 5.45 times greater with good quality video of the event
"SAMi Recordings can be extremely helpful in a typical clinic visit"
Ed Maa
Director of Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Swedish Medical Center
Watch the videoWhat is SAMi used to detect?
SAMi is capable of detecting a wide range of movement at any light level, and is sensitive enough to pick up very slight movements (even under the covers). If the human eye can see it, so can SAMi!
Repetitive
- Shaking
- Convulsions
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
Complex
- Playing / awake
- Sleep Walking
- Sitting up in bed
- Restless Legs
- Vomiting
Subtle
- Face grimacing
- Eye fluttering
- Foot or toe movements
- ... and much more
Customize Alarm sensitivity
6 different alarm styles
Who can SAMi Monitor?
Babies
Children
Adults
Elderly
By Who?
Parents / Caregivers
Self Monitoring
Spouses
From where?
Same Room
Same Bed
Different room
Across town
Environment
Any Bed Type
Any light level
"Many in the LGS community experience thousands of potentially fatal nocturnal seizures each year. There's a reason SAMi is so popular in our community, it works day in, and day out..."
Cherri LeBus-Cary
LGS Mom, Superhero, and 8 year SAMi user
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors would miss!
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
Stephanie & Jayla
“I Felt Like I Was A Broken Record With The Neurologist. SAMi Was A Game Changer"
Epilepsy
- Using SAMi for 6 months
- Maine
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors would miss!
Diana in Alabama
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Detect and alert to movement
SAMi is capable of detecting a wide range of movement at any light level, and is sensitive enough to pick up very slight movements (even under the covers).
Ignore normal sleep movements
Alert to abnormal movements
Customize your sensitivity
Continuous
- Shaking
- Convulsions
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling
- Rocking
Complex
- Playing
- Sleep Walking
- Sitting up in bed
- Other awake activity
Subtle
- Face grimacing
- Eye fluttering
- Foot or toe movements
- Breathing rate increases
- ... and much more
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors would miss!
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
SAMi Stories
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors miss!
Diana in Alabama, July 2022
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors miss!
Diana in Alabama, July 2022
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Automatically collect and record video evidence
SAMi will distill down and organize a nights worth of movements into a series of easily reviewable (and sharable) recordings.
Ensure you have the right diagnosis
Identify New Behaviors & Triggers
Easily see when sleep quality was poor
Reduce the number of hospital visits
Track the impact of treatment changes
confirm frequency and duration of events
"So much easier than trying to film it with my phone"
The recordings have helped our son get proper medical attention whilst also allowing us to concentrate on him during a seizure rather than trying to film it.
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
"SAMi recordings have saved me countless hours"
Before SAMi I was scanning through baby camera footage on 4x. If I went any faster and i'd miss something... any slower and i'd be there all day. The organized recordings of just the motion are truly a game changer.
Eric in Florida, July 2023
"Our daughter is thriving again"
Our daughter is thriving again. We showed our neurologist video from the SAMI device and that helped us to create a new plan for her medication. We are so thankful for the peace of mind that this resource has given us. I never thought I was going to get that.
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
"I actually cried, you have no idea"
"I would have given anything to have this monitor 2-4 years ago. I can finally sleep and couldn't live without this camera and app. I literally cried after that first night when I realized I could actually trust this thing.
Sarah in Idaho, March 2023
Comparing SAMi: Other ways to Monitor
Note - we recommend the "Swiss Cheese approach" to monitoring: No monitoring method is perfect, so consider using multiple monitoring methods.
Co-sleeping
Co-sleeping is the gold standard for monitoring a child but it can be very hard on both parents and child. Most parents are very sensitive to their child’s movements, which means that sounds and even normal tossing and turning results in multiple awakenings. SAMi can provide you the reassurance you need to eventually move away from co-sleeping, without compromising safety.
Baby Monitors and Security Cameras
Similar to co-sleeping, hypervigilant parents typically are awakened multiple times in the night by benign noises. SAMi provides the option to filter out the usual motion and noise that would be reported when using general-use products like Baby Monitors and Security Cameras. Fine-tuning SAMi's alarm sensitivity will greatly reduce false alerts. Fewer false alarms equal better sleep!
- We recommend testing any alerts out before relying
- Parents often awakened throughout the night to benign noises
Wearables and Mattress Monitors
Movement monitors that detect physical shaking generally only detect and alert in the case of rhythmic motion. They also do not provide a live video and audio display for quick confirmation or make recordings for later review. With SAMi, there's nothing to wear either, so no need to worry about something slipping off their wrist or running out of battery.
- Generally only designed to detect convulsive movements
- Movements in face, feet or other areas may not trigger alarm
- Does not provide a live view for quick confirmation
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Keep track of how often these events occur and how long they last.
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Share these recordings with your careteam (over email or in person)
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React in the moment if an alarm is triggered
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Adjust alarm settings as necessary
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Review SAMi video highlights in the morning
3
Lock the relevant recordings, especially anything you haven't seen before
Sleep Safely With SAMi
What would you do for 3+ extra hours of sleep each night? Safer sleep is right around the corner. Setup in just a few minutes with no technical skills required! We'll ship everything you need right to your door, and be with you every step of the way should you need it.
Starting at $449
No subscriptions or additional fees
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React in the moment
After the alarm is triggered a live view is shown so you can take action if necessary
Gather Evidence
Allow your doctors to see and hear exactly what's happening (and how often + how long)
Track Progress
Put those video to work! Confirm how well treatment is working and whether you're headed in the right direction.
SAMi is a nocturnal movement monitor and will detect all types of movement regardless of the movement’s origin. HiPass Design LLC. does not guarantee the effectiveness of SAMi for any particular application and use of SAMi is solely at your own risk. SAMi has not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any other government agency for any purpose. SAMi is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, or cure of any disease or other conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
May Be Useful For
SAMi
Wearables
Mattress Monitors
Convulsions
Irregular / Complex motion
Very small movements
Body
Face
Feet
Customize time to alarm
Identify new seizure types and behaviors
Makes easily sharable clips of motion events
Easily determine frequency of events
Easily determine Duration of events
Summary view of motion event recordings
Bed Exit Alarm
Soon
No breathing Alarm
Soon
What does SAMi do?
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Alert to abnormal movements
Trigger an alarm on up to four Apple devices when movements continue past a preset amount of time.
Customize Alarm sensitivity
6 different alarm styles
Continuous Movements
- Shaking
- Convulsions
- Jerking
- Spasms
- Peddling or Rocking
Complex Motion
- Playing during odd hours
- Sleep Walking
- Sitting up in bed
Subtle and very small
- Face grimacing
- Eye fluttering
- Movements in feet or toes
- Breathing rate increases
- ... and much more
"Changed our lives"
"We have been amazed at the SAMi's ability to catch the nocturnal non-convulsive seizures that other monitors would miss! ...The SAMi monitors for our two sons with refractory Epilepsy has changed our lives."
Diana in Alabama, June 2021
"an actual miracle. We take it everywhere we go"
...for us, most of his seizures are at night time when we all are asleep, and missing a seizure can be fatal... My husband and I have been able to actually get a full nights rest without worrying we will miss one.
Blake in Colorado, March 2023
Dravet
"We wouldn't have known"
"My son has had two seizures in the last 24 hours. Without this camera we wouldn't have known they were going on. I've been amazed over and over."
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
"I literally cried, you have no idea"
"I would have given anything to have this monitor 2-4 years ago. I can finally sleep and couldn't live without this camera and app. I literally cried after that first night when I realized I could actually trust this thing.
Kirsty in UK, May 2022
Looking to detect something else?
Contact us to confirm if SAMi can help.
Utilize Video throughout your journey
Quickly and easily review a nights worth of activity by scanning just movement events. Build a documented history of behavior, and share recordings directly from the app.
Track Event Duration And Frequnecy
Ensure you have the right diagnosis
Identify New Behaviors & Triggers
Reduce Doctors visits
Plan Your Next Day Accordingly When Sleep Is Poor
Track the impact of treatment changes
Utilize Video throughout your journey
Quickly and easily review a nights worth of activity by scanning just movement events. Build a documented history of behavior, and share recordings directly from the app.
Track Event Duration And Frequnecy
Ensure you have the right diagnosis
Identify New Behaviors & Triggers
Reduce Doctors visits
Plan Your Next Day Accordingly When Sleep Is Poor
Track the impact of treatment changes
Great for any stage in your journey
Quickly identify rythmic and non-rythmic movements during sleep
SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor™ is a no-wearable monitoring system for parents, caregivers, and self-monitoring individuals that wish to be alerted and automatically record a wide range of abnormal movements at night.
Designed by caregivers to a child with epilepsy, SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor™ is the only no-wearable monitoring system designed to detect a broad range of abnormal and seizure-like movements during sleep, while arming you with the video evidence you need to truly understand what happens when you're not watching.
Much like a baby monitor, SAMi streams live video + audio to a portable smart tablet.
The difference is SAMi continuously analyzes that video, and can alert you when it sees anything that doesn't look like normal sleep.
Much like a baby monitor, SAMi streams live video + audio to a portable smart tablet.
The difference is SAMi continuously analyzes that video, and can alert you when it sees anything that doesn't look like normal sleep.
motion present in the video, and can alert you if things begin to change.
The difference is SAMi continuously analyzes the motion present in the video, and can alert you if things begin to change.
there is a sudden (or gradual) change in the motion level
insearch of movements or behavior that aren't normally present during sleep (such as)
and can alert you if there is abnormal movements or behavior.
searching for abnormal behavior, or sudden changes in the motion
difference between the movement present in the video, and
normal movements during sleep (such as breathing, rolling over, adjusting covers) can alert you if sees a change in the behavior (such as a seizure,
evaluates the difference between normal movement during sleep (such as breathing, rolling over, adjusting covers) movement present in that video, and can trigger an alarm on the tablet when there is a change in
analyzes that video, searching for abnormal movement, and can trigger an alarm on the tablet if the person suddenly changes their behavior
continuously analyzes the motion present, and that video, and then alerts you if it there is a sudden change in movement present.
comparing it to what sleep normally looks like.
- Muscles Jerking
- Shaking
- Playing at night
- Spasms
- Eye fluttering
- Sitting up in bed
- Face grimacing
- Peddling legs or arms
- Convulsions
Our users report SAMi is useful for detecting:
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No-Wearable
Completely unobstructed sleep. As long as the person is in view of the camera, SAMi can monitor
all ages and weights
Yes, even babies!
Patented Technology
SAMi has leveraged our patented infrared motion detection technology in 3 generations of camera systems
Easy install
Install in three simple steps
Award Winning
Epilepsy Foundation Shark Tank Award winner
Time-Tested
SAMi has been in use for over 10 years, in 46 countries, and among the mosto recommended monitors of its kind
Benefits of Video Monitoring
Getting (Or Confirming) the right diagnosis
Determine if medication changes are effective
Identify new behaviors and triggers
Alert to potentially dangerous nighttime events
Identifying when things change
