SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor Reviews

Name: SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor
Address: 1193 Old Tale Road, Boulder, Colorado
Rating: 4.87

4.9 Rating 551 Reviews

98 %

of reviewers recommend SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor

4.9

Based on 551 reviews

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About SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor:

SAMi® is a video-based sleep activity monitor for parents, caregivers and individuals that need to watch carefully for unusual movements at night. SAMi can detect and alarm on all types of movement, with settings that can be easily customized to your individual needs. During sleep, the SAMi camera's proprietary technology monitors for unusual or abnormal movement in the field of view. When abnormal movement is detected, an alarm sounds on the Apple device running the SAMi iOS app (iPhone / iPod / iPad / Mac) and displays a live video / audio feed. Within seconds, the individual or caregiver can take any necessary action. SAMi will not only reliably alert you to abnormal movement, but automatically records high quality video and audio of the event, providing invaluable video evidence for Neurologists, Epileptologists, and other Healthcare providers to accurately diagnose and prescribe effective treatment plans. For more information, visit SAMi’s website at www.samialert.com.

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SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor 5 star review on 9th September 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“This camera hands down is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! My daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy at 14 months old. My world was turned upside down and I was so afraid to not be in the same room when she napped because that's when her seizures we're happening. Then we found the SAMi. It is truly worth every penny! This camera alerts us when there is possible seizure activity or when there is a lot of motion. In fact one night around 11pm the camera alerted us that my daughter was having a seizure and we were able to help her and also later show the neurologist the recording. Unfortunately she has several different types of seizures but everytime she has a seizure she is looking to the right so we know the seizure is starting from the left side of her brain. The picture quality is phenomenal you are able to zoom in and out and all the settings are easy to adjust to what you feel is necessary as far volume, and sensitivity. This camera has given us greater piece of mind when my daughter is sleeping in the crib. We have also traveled with this camera on overnight trips. It is straight forward and simple to set up. And I seriously can't imagine what I would do without this camera! I HIGHLY recommend this camera!!!!!”

SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor 5 star review on 16th December 2023

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Posted 2 years ago

“The beat camera ever to help monitor and alert your child movement in bed definitely is giving this mother a peace of mind at night and during nap time. ☺️”

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Posted 2 days ago

“Helps provide some extra protection so we can get some rest! Thank you”

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Posted 1 week ago

“We’ve had it for almost a month and the amount of ease I feel using it knowing I can get a restful night without having to check on my 4 year old every 20 minutes is game changing. The ability to change the motion detection and alarming to what I need and then being able to check recording as well as share them with the neurologist has been amazing. 10/10 recommend!”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Still learning how to use but it is so helpful so far.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team if you need any assistance with setup or getting familiar with the settings. We're always here to help! You can submit a support ticket here: https://support.samialert.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Posted 2 weeks ago

“Some kinks to work out, such as clarity of instructions (ie, the differences in camera vs app settings when similar setting terms are used--thus initial set up can be very confusing). However, the clarity of the picture is awesome, and the app pics up even small, short movements. Also, in your diagnostic categories listed below, you need to add brain injury/tumor to the list.”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

“SAMi has been a true life changing device! SAMi helps me get rest rather than checking on our daughter every 30 mins to an hour each night. Thank you Danny Did Foundation for the greatest gift!”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

“Very easy setup and the ability to set a alarm for safety. It works and picks up movement and very user friendly.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Love that I have the comfort knowing I will be alerted if my son has a seizure while sleeping.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“The SAMi camera has been an absolute game-changer for our family. Knowing that our daughter can sleep safely in her own room while we still have constant, reliable monitoring gives us incredible peace of mind. The seizure detection and alerts work seamlessly, ensuring she can get the immediate assistance she needs the moment an episode happens. It has brought a true sense of security to our nights and made a world of difference for our household. Highly recommended for any family navigating similar needs.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Camera clamp works great with the cubby bed. Very happy with Sami camera. It captures movements and alerts me so I can ensure my son doesn’t elope and he is using his cpap.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“So far I am really impressed with the Sami! Easy set up. Trying to fine tune the settings to fit our situation right now! Definitely a game changer for caregivers!”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Loves- great setupwhen directly connecting the cable to the orbi router. Not great when using wifi, kept dropping even with a very strong signal. Purchased camera only. I wish though that you could provde some visual analytics and summaries- number of movement events per night, minutes of uninterrupted sleep, etc. Simple metrics that plot and track trends over time. not hard to build and surprised that there are no analytics as part of the purchase.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I really enjoy having this device. I was really worried about my son sleeping alone and his neurologist suggested the SAMI.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I wish the camera show all though the house cause my daughter seizure come out from nowhere. When she has one she falls to the floor if she is standing up. She like to move around the house so I have to follow her around so she won’t hurt herself in the house .”

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Posted 2 months ago

“The night vision capability is excellent and sees very well in the dark.However, the motion detection algorithms need significant improvement.Currently, the camera cannot differentiate between a pillowcase flapping from a fan and my child having a medical seizure.Additionally, our dog sleeps in the room, and normal pet movement frequently triggers false alarms.Finally, the included mounting bracket lacks the flexibility needed for proper positioning.I am currently forced to design my own mounting system to get the angle I need.Furthermore, the initial setup process was incredibly frustrating. The website instructions were lacking, and the official YouTube videos were not helpful. I wasted far too much time troubleshooting until I eventually abandoned your materials and used an AI assistant to walk me through the setup step-by-step. Once I used AI, it was fast, but the official setup experience was completely unacceptable. Enhanced AI detection for medical movements, a more adjustable mount, and clearer setup instructions would greatly improve this product.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Hi Aaron, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We truly appreciate it and are always looking for ways to improve both our product and the overall customer experience. We'll absolutely take your feedback into consideration and share your suggestions with our team. If you ever need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our support team is here to help with setup, offer suggestions to reduce false alarms, and more. You can submit a support ticket here: https://support.samialert.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Posted 2 months ago

“Very helpful if any issues. app is very good quality and easy to use. I would recommend this to others.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“As the mother of a child with uncontrolled seizures, every night is filled with fear. You never truly sleep because you're always wondering, "What if he has a seizure and I don't know?" That fear never leaves you. For years, my son's team of neurologists and neurosurgeons recommended the Sami seizure monitor. I'll be honest—I was skeptical. It was a big investment, and I questioned whether it would really detect my son's seizures. After going back and forth, I finally decided to purchase the complete setup: the Sami monitor, the Sami pillow, and the floor stand. It cost around $1,800, and I prayed it would be worth every penny. Before I even received the equipment, I was blown away by the customer service. Every person I spoke with treated me with kindness and compassion. They patiently answered every question I had, never rushed me off the phone, and truly cared about my son and our family's journey. They didn't make me feel like just another customer—they made me feel understood. Three weeks after setting everything up, Sami proved itself. The iPad alarm sounded, letting me know it had detected movement. I muted the alert and looked at the screen. At first, I honestly thought my son was just moving around in his sleep. Then I noticed the movement being highlighted around his head and shoulders. Something didn't feel right. I ran to his room. My son was having a seizure. Without Sami, I would have never known. I would have continued sleeping, believing everything was okay while my son was actively seizing. That realization hit me harder than words can describe. As a parent of a child with epilepsy, you know that every seizure carries fear. You worry about injuries. You worry about prolonged seizures. You worry about the one seizure that could change everything. Knowing that Sami is watching when my eyes can't gives me something I haven't had in a very long time—peace of mind. No piece of technology can take epilepsy away. It can't stop the seizures. But it can give parents precious time. It can alert us when our children need us most. And sometimes, those few moments can mean everything. To everyone at Sami, thank you. Thank you for creating something that is more than just a monitor. You have created hope, reassurance, and another set of eyes for parents who live with the constant fear of missing a seizure. From one very grateful mom... thank you.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“Love it! Every day finding something new...works great for my situation.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“I was hooping this camera would work but it is not compatible with Starlink. I could not get it set up.”

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Posted 4 months ago

Hi Susan! Thanks for the feedback. In some situations, it may work if your Starlink router includes an Ethernet port, but we can't guarantee compatibility. Based on our experience, it has unfortunately not worked with Starlink reliably, which is why we note on our website that it's not Starlink-compatible. For customers experiencing connectivity challenges with Starlink, we often recommend the Sami Hub. It creates a dedicated network just for your Sami camera, so you don't have to connect the camera directly to your Starlink network! This provides a simple, consistent network for your Sami system, and many families find it makes setup much easier.

Posted 3 months ago

“The best cámara we can have”

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Posted 4 months ago

SAMi The Sleep Activity Monitor is rated 4.9 based on 551 reviews