Cobalt Care
Analogue to IP converter for personal alarms
The old analogue phone lines switch off in January 2027. The Cobalt Care Converter keeps existing personal alarm units working — a low-cost way to protect the people who rely on them.
In January 2027, Openreach switches off the analogue phone network for good. For the care sector that's a real problem: thousands of personal alarm units still run on those old lines, and replacing every one is costly. We developed the Cobalt Care Converter to bridge the gap — it adapts the units you already have from analogue to digital, so the people who depend on them stay protected.
Make the change on your terms
Use the converter as a temporary bridge while you move users over to digital, or keep it in place for the long term — it's your call. It works with your existing equipment, and the end user can fit it themselves, so there's no engineer visit to arrange.
Tried and tested
The Cobalt Care Converter has been tried and tested by one of the largest response centres in the UK. Each unit comes with a 24-month guarantee as standard, and we'll continue to support the product long after the big switch-off.
What's included
What you get with Cobalt Care
Analogue to digital
Adapts existing personal alarm units from analogue to IP.
Ready for January 2027
Keeps personal alarms working through the Openreach switch-off.
End-user installable
Works with your existing technology; installation can be done by the end user.
24-month guarantee
Each unit comes with a 24-month guarantee as standard, with ongoing support.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the Cobalt Care Converter for?
It adapts existing analogue personal alarm units to digital, so they keep working through the Openreach switch-off in January 2027. It can be a temporary bridge while you move users over to digital, or used indefinitely.
Is it difficult to install?
No — the converter works with your existing technology and installation can be completed by the end user. From training your staff to install the unit to troubleshooting, our team is on hand to support you, and each unit comes with a 24-month guarantee.
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