TytoHome is available to eligible Northwestern Medicine patients
TytoHome
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What’s in the kit
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Easy as 1, 2, 3…
Schedule your appointment
Log in for care
Get a diagnosis & treatment plan
Get your questions answered
What does this cost?
The TytoHome device is $99.
You will need to pay for your device when you pick it up.
Northwestern Medicine clinics only accept credit and debit card payments.
Where can I pick up my TytoHome?
You can pick up your device at one of the following Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care locations:
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Lake Bluff
- 525 Rockland Road, Suite 100 Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Streeterville
- 635 North Fairbanks Court Chicago, Illinois 60611
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care McHenry
- 2507 North Richmond Road McHenry, Illinois 60051
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Wheaton
- 7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 102 Wheaton, Illinois 60189
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Orland Park
- 15300 West Avenue, Suite 20 Orland Park, Illinois 60462
What kind of device do I need to use TytoHome?
The TytoCare app works with iOS (latest two versions) and Android (4.4.4 and above). Here are the specific requirements:
- Apple device users must have iOS 10 or newer. You must have one of these or a newer model: iPhone 5S, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 6.
- Android device users must have Android 4.4.4 or newer. You must have one of these or a newer model: Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 plus, Note 5, A7, J7, LG G4.
Is TytoHome FDA cleared?
TytoHome Stethoscope is FDA–cleared and all other devices comply with FDA requirements.
What should I do after I pick up my TytoHome?
Set up your device and complete onboarding with Emma within 3 days.
- Download the TytoCare app on your tablet or smartphone.
Note: Do not create an account in the TytoCare app. - Download the MyNM® app on your tablet or smartphone.
If you do not have a MyNM account, visit mynm.nm.org before moving to the next step. - Click ‘My Tools’ then select “TytoCare-ICCs and Pediatrics”. Follow the instructions to start the activation process.
- Click ‘Experience Tyto’ to finish the activation process with your personal TytoCare virtual assistant, Emma! You’ll learn how to use your TytoHome device so you’re ready when you need a remote exam with a Northwestern Medicine clinician.
Who can I contact with questions or for additional help?
For help with your MyNM account, please call 855.457.6966.
For help with your TytoCare device, please call TytoCare Support at 312-386-5821.
Are there Wi-Fi network requirements?
- Make sure you have an internet connection before logging in to TytoApp.
- Always connect to Wi-Fi and stay where you will get a strong Wi-Fi signal.
- You must have a Wi-Fi password. This helps keep your information safe.
- You will not be able to use TytoCare with a proxy server.
- If you have a poor video or sound quality, make sure your internet connection meets these requirements:
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- Wireless communication standard: IEEE 802.11 N (recommended) / G
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- Frequency band: G1: 2.4 GHz only | G2: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
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- Security Protocols: WPA, WPA2
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- Encryption Protocols: TKIP, AES
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- Connection speed:
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- Recommended: 20 Mbps (download) / 5 Mbps (upload)
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- Minimum: 2 Mbps (download) / 2 Mbps (upload)
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What exams can I do with the TytoHome device and when can I receive care?
What exams can I do with the TytoHome device and when can I receive care?
You can do exams that involve these capabilities:
- A camera for taking photos and videos of your skin and throat
- A thermometer for taking your temperature
- An otoscope for looking inside the ears
- A stethoscope for heart and lung sounds and for capturing heart rate.
TytoHome visits are available 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 7:30 pm.
Is the TytoHome device equivalent to the tools used in office?
Yes, it is designed to replicate the exams performed during an in-office exam.
It gives your clinician:
- High-quality sounds of your heart and lungs
- High-quality images and video of your ears, throat and skin
- Your body temperature
When should I use TytoCare’s TytoHome device?
If you require emergency medical attention, please call 911 to access your local emergency services.
TytoHome provides physical exams that capture heart, lung, ear, throat, and temperature exams. Make sure to set up your TytoHome device as soon as you receive it so that it is ready to use when you need it. You may need to use your TytoHome when you or a covered family member is feeling sick.
Who sees the data from my exams? Is it secure, and is my information private?
TytoHome sends your information over an encrypted, secure network. We store your information on a cloud platform that complies with federal privacy laws. These laws include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
You and your clinician determine who can access your medical records.
Is there an age limit for TytoHome?
Yes. TytoHome is for people aged 2 and older.
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