MedaCube Pill Dispenser unboxing and Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- The MedaCube pill dispenser is a medication management system that helps caregivers care for their loved one. I am not paid by Medacube, just a real customer with a very ill loved one. www.medacube.com/
I have had my MedaCube for the better part of a year now, and I love it. I have had absolutely no problems with the device from the day it first arrived and I set it up. Everything about the unit is terrific - from the design of the product to the ease of use. I love being able to put a 90-day supply of meds in the large containers and not having to worry about refilling for almost three months. There are two size bins - one size for smaller meds, and another for the larger-sized meds. I don't consider the unit to be huge at all! It is the perfect size. I keep it on my kitchen counter along with other appliances which I use on a daily basis. If you have an elderly parent who takes a number of daily meds, this device would be ideal. If you yourself just want to treat yourself to a great device which facilitates the taking of your daily medication, you will enjoy this machine. Give it a try - I think you will be pleased.
I’m looking for an automated dispenser for my mom, and this video was helpful sir, much appreciated.
And I’m sorry for your loss, RIP.
Your automated doggie door fascinated me!
Thank you, glad you liked it.
Thanks that helps. Wish it had an app, but I could live with it the way it is. I'm looking to purchase one within the next year and I was just a little unsure until I watched your review.
Totally Tech savy. Loved your video! Sweet assistant...lol.. Doggie door is so cool too!
Ordered one today. Thank you for your vid.
Thank you for the video! 😁
I like how you can buy this outright and there’s no monthly fees. The Hero and Livi pill dispensers cost $25 to $30 per month and you don’t own the machines. That adds up if your using them more then 3-4 year’s. I also like how the Medacube has 16 bins compared to the Hero’s 10. The Medacube and Hero are basically the same operating system’s/mechanisms. The Livi has a lot of extra parts for the bins to make it work but the Livi is a way lot quieter and faster. Thanks for showing us the Medacube.
Thanks for making this! It's difficult to find non-commercial content for these automatic pill dispensers. I'm looking into these machines for my dad as a replacement for his error prone Livi dispenser. Has the MedaCube been able to dispense smaller 2.5mg tablets?
It will drop the tiny little aspirin so I do not think a 2.5mg tablet would be an issue honestly.
We have the Livi, your so right about the error prone remark. We have two containers that like to get “stuck” and not dispense the pills. The cogs, spacers are a pain in the butt when setting up or the pharmacy gives you a different size shape pill from the previous refill then it has to be resized. I just wish the Medicube had a phone app for I can get alerts if a pill was missed or not dispensed.
@@crabie69 I have an iPhone and have no issue with using MedaCube on my phone. I created a icon off the url address on my phone. The site then operates very similar to a phone application.
The usb is a dongle. Don't ever lose your dongle.
Hello. Its been a few years since you made this video. Are you still using the Medacube?
My late wife passed away- so it’s no longer needed or being used. I do still have it however.
Thank you for posting this video. It was very informative and helpful. Since it’s been a couple of years since you’ve posted it, I was wondering if you’re still enjoying the unit and if you’d recommend purchasing it? It’s quite an investment for me and your opinion means a lot to me. Thanks so much.
My spouse passed away Feb 2022. However, the machine worked as expected during the ENTIRE TIME. I would not have been able to have her home and care for her until her last day if I had not had the MedaCube. She was on too many medications to track manually. Medical Professionals were surprised she was still home and not in a nursing home- all thanks to Medacube.
@@porquepine I am so sorry for your loss. Your spouse is at peace now and I wish you and your family all the best in 2023. I'm sure it was a blessing for her to be at home being cared for by you rather than in a facility. You're a saint.
@@bxofcpoison thank you for your kind words
Thank you for posting. How do you like it after two years? We are experiencing a crisis in med management and looking for solutions which gives my son independence and a back up safety net. There is a lack of videos which is understandable, from caregivers or users .
My spouse passed away Feb 2022. The Medacube worked as expected and described the entire time, and it was awesome. Her medication regimen got to be so much that I rented a second dispenser for the last 6 months of her life. I have tried to do answer questions.
I currently have a Hero that I've outgrown and am shopping for it's replacement. One of the issues I have with the hero is that I have to press the button and wait for it to dispense pills. So even though it's time for meds, I still have to press the button and wait. Is the MedaCube the same way? I've found myself hitting the button and then going on about my day and forgetting to take them until it's time for meds again.
Why have you outgrown the hero?
@@jimmymcgill5572 The Hero only holds 10 medications. So if you take more than 10 you have to manually do some. Not a big deal if you only have 1 or 2 extra, but I'm at 19 now and it's getting complicated.
My spouse is up to over 20 medications. We have a system: a few bottles are by the bed for night time. Then most of the regulars are in the Medacube. If you are over 10, then yes, this machine is a lifesaver and worth every penny.
I will even say that I have had to return one due to some issues and their customer service and support was top notch! They rushed me a new one- had it programmed with the information on the machine I was going to return. All I had to do was load the pills from the old machine into the new one.
also, to answer you, the pills are gathered first in the machine- it will continuously notify you that it is time to take the pills and then you push a digital button and the pills will immediately pop out for you. The medication is prepared so that it is ready to go by the time that you are supposed to take them.
Do you think this would work well when the caregiver doesn't live with the patient? For example, my mom lives 2 hours away from me. I just want to fill it once every month or two and let it handle the rest. Thanks.
Yes!! You will Know when pills are empty you will know when she misses a dose you’ll know everything!
If the doctor changes dosage of a certain med, is it difficult to make changes to that specific medication. Like emptying old pills and refilling with new ones? Also, What about 1 med that needs be taken 3 times a week while all other meds need to be taken daily. Also, any options for PRN meds? Looking for to use this for my dad who needs medication management for mild dementia
It is not difficult to change medication. If a medication is discontinued, you delete that med from the system. You then add the new medication in it's place. As for the 3x a week medication- very easy. You can literally pick what days the medication drops and at what time. Does not matter if it is 3x a week or 3x a day, it is very easy to program and very user friendly in that regard.
Please update us on how performance etc was in the last 6 months.
The first machine died in the first 2 months but they overnighted a new machine to me no questions asked. Second one has been flawless and everything I hoped
@@porquepine thank you for update. I tried contacting main office to get one for myself in Germany. They never responded back. 😢
@@Larsen1969 They are difficult to reach via phone and because you are overseas they may not call internationally. I believe they are in New York. I would email them.
Is there anyway to restrict unauthorized users?
Like put in a pin number or password to dispense the pills?
The medication drawer locks with a key. The dispenser. You can set up a pin for PRN medication or additional pills
@@porquepine Can a pin be used for a scheduled dose? I'd hope something that expensive would be able to prevent unauthorized use.
I would need to check on the scheduled doses. I know for PRN you can have a pin. I didn’t have a pin set up for the scheduled doses but I *think* it can be.
Is this only for one person or can 2 ppl use it like 2 profiles?
I do believe you can have two profiles, however, I never used it in that way.
What do you mean it's small? It's huge! It needs an entire space on the counter!
No, really it is not. About 14 inches tall, maybe a foot deep and a foot wide.. Pretty square.
Porquepine A, I guess size is relative. That is huge to me. Half that size would be more in line with my available shelf space.
@@bellagray4444 I would say the size of a decent size food processor. As for me, I had a separate area set up i the living room. I purchased very compact multiple drawers with shelves from amazon, and it was on wheels. This became the "Medication" storage area for all involved in her care. For those of us that are caregivers- we know that it is not just dispensing medication but also storage that is a concern.
please do a review on your doggie door, and your little cutie pie, french bulldog, right?
Yes Frenchie and If you review my channel I did in fact do a review of the doggie door :)
What happens when you need it to drop four of one pill?
It will literally drop four of the pill from that tray that you filled. My spouse has a few pills of one medication and that is common- it works perfectly and will dispense at prescribed.
Porquepine A, Interesting. Can it work without the Web. I dislike Big Brother watching.
Bella Gray yes it can. The online portion is what will alert the caregiver (s) that a pill is low or didn’t go out. It will also call the caregivers on the phone with automated alerts.
What about supplements?
if you are asking if you can use this to dispense supplements such as vitamins and such, yes. I currently have it dispensing biotin along with all her other medication
You should have unboxed the $1800 price tag first.
Could have been 3k and I would have paid it. When you have someone that is prescribed 28 prescriptions and is taking over 30 pills a day. at different times, this this is a lifesaver.
Jeez, this is Big Brother watching. Can't you work it off line?
It will work offline. The online feature is to notify the caregivers when a pill is running low or they did not take a pill or maybe they accidentally did not empty the container all the way and left a pill in it. The online feature is used to notify you if the power goes out and it has a 24-hour battery backup and just about anything else that is happening with it. I have had my internet go out and it will still operate. I will get a notification that the communication with the Medacube has disconnected.
Porquepine A, Now that makes it worth considering, even with the other issues. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Thank you for your video! I'm considering this for my mom as she's on 15 different medications at 4 different times a day and doing her individual slots is just a hassle. I agree, not at all large for what it holds and the price is well worth it.
Any update since you've owned it a while now? Their 90-day warranty is what scares me. Spending that much I'd expect the warranty to be 1-3 or even 5 years!
Thanks in advance!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video and for replying to the questions asked by viewers. Truly, I appreciate all of the information. Just one question, did you get the extended warranty? Like another commented, the 90-day warranty on such an expensive item scares me and price of the extended warranty seems too high. Thanks again!
I purchased the device when it first came to market. So the 90-day warranty was not even available or offered at the time. I think I said in another response that the first Medacube did have issues, and I had to request a new one in an about a 9-month time frame. However, the second one has lasted a few years now with no issues.
Noisy
I was not going for the sound. I was after pill volume and accuracy