01/09/2025
CTRL + 5 - “Power Seating Made Simple. Just Say the Word.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the industry’s first Voice Activation for Power Seating Control with the Switch-It CTRL + 5 Module.
Product Overview
The latest update to CTRL+5 power seating control introduces Voice Activation as the first of its kind in the industry - giving users more choice than ever in how they control their seating.
*Now available by default on all new CTRL+5 orders – no need to select it separately.
Key Features
- Hands-Free Control: Manage up to 10 seating functions using voice commands.
- Easy Activation: Say “Hello Sunrise” to start, use commands like “Sunrise 1” to adjust, and “Stop” to pause.
- Compatibility: Currently works with ALL Quickie Power Wheelchairs using Sedeo Lite, Pro & Pro Advanced seating, to follow on All Magic Mobility models.
- Industry First: Voice activation for power seating control.
Key Benefits:
- Posture & Comfort: Promotes regular position changes for better posture, pressure relief, and circulation.
- Independence: Enables effortless adjustments with intuitive voice commands.
- Memory Seating: Save and recall custom positions like resting, working, or transferring with a single voice command.
- Simpler Pressure Relief and Comfort: Effortlessly adjust seating positions to enhance pressure management and overall well-being. Save and recall custom positions like "resting" or "transferring" with a single voice command.
- Minimises Strain, Maximises Ease: No need to physically reposition controllers within reach. Adjust seating while staying in the most comfortable position, reducing unnecessary strain.
- Familiar and Intuitive: Works like voice assistants on phones—simple commands, no training required.
- Promotes Confidence and Independence: Enables users to make adjustments independently, fostering autonomy and enhancing their experience.
- Flexible Hardware Placement: Voice control hardware can be mounted anywhere, making it accessible even in tight spaces.
Who Is It For & Why Does It Matter?
Recommended for individuals with, poor fine motor skills, tremors, paralysis, or progressive diseases like ALS, MS, or muscular dystrophy. Difficulty using manual switches or joysticks due to physical limitations. CTRL+5 voice activation empowers users with limited mobility or strength to adjust their seating effortlessly, improving comfort, independence, and overall quality of life. By eliminating the need for complex manual inputs, voice control allows users to seamlessly adjust their seating for:
Pressure Relief - Quickly achieve the best position for pressure management without fatigue or multiple manual steps.
Transfers - Effortlessly position the wheelchair for safer, more consistent transfers with less strain.
Van Access - Instantly set the ideal tilt/recline for smooth and safe entry.
Medical Needs - Achieve precise positioning for intermittent catheterization or managing blood pressure fluctuations.
Work & Daily Activities - Easily adjust seating for desk work, lectures, and peer-height conversations