Automatic Pill Dispenser with Sound Alarm for Timed Medicine Organizer - 28 Day Pill Dispenser Machine for Elderly with Alarm, Sound, Light - Timed Medication Dispenser Organizers

We’ve had issues with remembering whether we medicated our child, and once they got old enough to start taking it themselves, they have accidentally taken a morning or evening dose twice in one day. To avoid any doubts and calls to poison control, this works great.

We have not missed any meds since we started using this!This was recommended by our doctors to help remember multiple medications.The instuctions and set up were easy to follow. The clock and alarms are easy to set and the buttons are under the clear top so nothing can be changed unless the unit is unlocked and opened. The clock has a sleep mode, the display will turn off until next alarm or movement of unit to reserve battery.The alarm speaker is on the bottom but is still loud and the lights help grab your attention. The alarm and lights keep going in short intervals until the unit is tipped over to release dose. The pill door is easy to slide and access. We did have to remove the "Push" sticker on the top tab (used for opening the top of unit) as this caused confusion on how to get the pills out.The lock function works great keeping the dosage and clock buttons secure and is easy to access with the key.The unit is easy to fill. There are several different dosage wheels to select from. We get 7 days out of the 4× per day pill selection. Depending on the time we refill meds we may get 6 and a half days due to how the sorter advances. **Once it reaches the blank it WILL keep advancing. It Will count the blank as a dosage time and throw off pill timing if you have any remaining that have been missed until you reset the wheel. They alarm does shut off after 20 min or so if you are gone during the scheduled time. The unit will still advance to the next dosage at scheduled time if you miss a dose.There is a small gap between the top and dosage tray. If the unit is not locked this gap gets larger and will allow some pill migration. We keep it locked and have not had any issue with pill slippage or migration.The battery has a slide to keep it closed. This has been fine with no issues for now however, I would like to see some sort of screw here as the batteries can easily be removed turning the unit off.Overall, this is a great unit for someone taking multiple medications. It has helped maintain independence and we would definitely purchase again.

The good: 1) easy to use, 2) comes with six rings so you can sort pills based on how many times a day they are taken up to six times a day, 3) the box locks and the ring rotates based on alarms you preset, 4) easy for patient to get their pills. What I don't like: 1) the plastic isn't overly sturdy. If someone was desperate & strong enough, they can get into it, 2) the key is awkward in the lock so it is sometimes difficult to lock and unlock, 3) one of the pill slots is closed in. This designates your starting point on the ring. However, when it turns, it will stop on that slot and the caregiver must unlock the box and reset the ring so it will stop at the proper slots in the future, 4) even on the "high" setting, the alarm is barely audible. However, it does light up when the alarm goes off.

I have brought several of these to replace after one has broken. I’ve brought each one from Amazon and they all stop working in 6-8 months with the pill tray not rotating or showing error. I replace battery and that doesn’t work. Other customers have reported the same along with the inability to get ahold of the seller. I will try but based on my experience, I do not recommend.

I’ve been having issues with my memory due to a lot of stress and life circumstances - this includes having issues with time, day of the week, whether or not I took my medicine, etc.. I was unable to find a home health aide to help me with my medication, but found this online and decided to try it. I am FINALLY no longer missing doses, underdosing, or accidentally overdosing. It’s such a relief and I feel so much better now that I’m able to take my meds as prescribed. I’ve also begun training my dog to also respond to the alarm on the pill minder just in case I am asleep and don’t hear it from across the house. It helps so much and makes me feel much safer in regards to my medication regimen, especially on my bad days.

The item works as stated , I gave the 3* review because the latch and lock are of very poor design and did not work since day one.

Excellent for independence

The product works but suffers some surprising shortcomings. 1) the catch to lock and open is very poor and a better system needs to be designed. 2) This product is very useful to old people but amazingly the sound alarm is pitched at frequencies that old people can't hear too well!! How dumb is that. I have analyzed the spectrum and most energy is at 7, 8 and 9kcps! No phone does this.