The advent of the smart home represents a sharp and sudden change in
house management. The IoT devices that can be installed inside the
house, improve the living experience in all respects, increasing
comfort, safety and optimizing consumption. The Smart Home is a growing
market and the possibilities of using smart devices inside the home have
not yet been fully explored.Demographic trends show that the Italian and
global population is aging and, at the same time, people's lifestyles
are becoming increasingly frenetic and less sedentary. Now more than
ever, the issue of caring for the elderly is becoming more important.
IoT technologies can be a real possibility to take care of the loved
ones and help them live independently until they prove to be
self-sufficient.The thesis fits into this context. After performing an
analysis of the market and of the solutions already present, research
was carried out to identify the most suitable device for monitoring
elderly people that could also be consistent with the business needs of
Generali Jeniot, the Generali Group company with which I collaborated
during the writing of this thesis.