During a two-year trial, experience was gained with installation on the basis of individual applications of simple wireless domotica in an existing district with different types of homes in Amsterdam. The occupants could individually opt for installation of the functions personal alarm, fire alarm, burglar alarm, movement detection and remote door opening. Alarm response by the neighbourhood care team. Initial handling by an urban control room. Nearly one-third of the target group of elderly persons showed interest and well over 100 households took part. In this article, the research data is summarised with respect to experiences of occupants, housing associations and service providers with the trial: neighbourhood-oriented, demand-oriented and individually modifiable. The participants give a positive assessment and appear to score significantly higher on increased feeling of safety in comparison with non-participants. All types of homes can be connected to the system.