In this Senior Living News piece, we are thrilled to introduce our next-generation Smart Knob to the senior living industry to further serve the aging population, their families and caregivers. Ome’s Smart Knob is designed to address the most critical, unsolved safety concern in the home: unattended cooking — the No. 1 cause of house fires and a danger that disproportionately affects older adults due to mobility or memory challenges.

By 2030, one in five residents will be over 65, and the 65–74 age group accounts for the largest share of home cooking fire deaths. The Smart Knob offers a simple and affordable, yet powerful solution.

By retrofitting existing stove knobs with Ome’s technology, older adults can benefit from advanced safety features without the need for expensive kitchen overhauls. This system not only mitigates cooking hazards but also offers a comprehensive dashboard that enables caregivers, family members, and operators to monitor and proactively control the stove through a single interface.