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EMERGENCY SERVICES IN YOUR POCKET

You are never alone with the AA. The Rem-i Amica stand-alone panic button boasts a range of features to ensure you and your loved ones have on-call emergency service at the touch of a button.

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Subscription: R49pm

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PRESS OF A BUTTON

Send a panic signal at the touch of a button, even when you’re on the move

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Your panic signal is sent to a large network of armed guards in your immediate area

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FAST RESPONSE

The closest available armed guard will respond and come to your aid within a few minutes

Rem-i Amica Device Diagram

Amica device features

TRACK IN REAL-TIME
Real-time tracking via an online web-based tracking platform or Rem-i app.

FALL DETECT
Fall detection with a follow up call from the emergency centre.

FULLY INTEGRATED
Full integration with over 200 Armed Response Partners.

LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION
When the unit’s battery is less than 60%, it will send you a notification. If battery is less than 20%, the blue light will flash rapidly to warn the user to charge the device as soon as possible.

WATER RESISTANT
The water resistant device level is safe for outdoor use.

GPS TRACKING
GPS coordinates sent automatically to your emergency contacts.

TWO PRE-SET EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Emergency contacts automatically receive an SMS in an emergency.
GEOFENCING
Geofence pre-set boundaries with instant alerts.
COMMUNICATIONS
Emergency call centre communication technology.

What can AMICA do?

how amica works

TRACKING & GEOFENCING

Set up geofence and tracking to receive a notification when the device enters or leaves a designated area with live, online location tracking.

ON-DEMAND EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Personal tracker can activate an SOS signal, deploying emergency services such as armed or medical responses. Get access to a national network of armed responders and medical responders, from more than 180 partner companies. All alarms are managed and facilitated by the CASI 24-hour emergency management control room.

STAND-ALONE SYSTEM

The personal tracker is fully stand-alone with its own sim card and GSM module, not requiring a smartphone to operate. The tracking device offers up to seven days of battery life, with notifications being sent when the battery runs low.

ACCIDENT & FALL DETECTION

With a 24-hour emergency services control room to monitor any fall detection signal created by the device. This will include vehicle accidents, cycling falls, and falling at home. Our dedicated control room will call immediately on your provided contact number to determine the type of emergency service to your exact location.

What do I need?

AMICA DEVICE

An AMICA device is required to use the AA’s REM-i AMICA service.

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AMICA SUBSCRIPTION

An active AMICA subscription is required for every REM-i AMICA device.

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You are never alone with Rem-i Amica, brought to you by the Automobile Association of South Africa.

AA connect

Are you a runner or cyclist who loves to get outdoors to stay healthy and enjoy South Africa’s amazing beauty, but who also has concerns about your safety and security? In this episode of AA Connect we speak to Runner’s World Magazine and Bicycling Magazine SA’s Editor-in-Chief – Mike Finch – about runner and cyclist safety and security. Joining us is AA CEO Willem Groenewald who introduces the Rem-i Amica – the AA’s new standalone, GSM-enabled panic button which fits into the palm of your hand and which can be worn on your arm, or fit onto your bicycle , and which offers immediate medical and security response services at the push of a button.

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