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Background : A significant problem is medication non-compliance, particularly among chronically ill and elderly patients. According to studies, almost half of patients do not take their medications as directed, which results in bad therapeutic results and higher medical expenses . One promising remedy for this problem is the use of technology in medication reminder systems . However, older adults' ability to use current systems is limited by their frequent lack of features like voice reminders, multilingual support, and direct connectivity to smartphones or healthcare providers . Objective : Through voice alerts, multilingual support, and Bluetooth connectivity with smartphones for improved monitoring and user-friendliness, this study aims to create and assess a smart medication reminder device that improves patient compliance. Method : In order to provide reminders for medication time, dosage, and schedule, the device combines hardware and software technology. It gathers reminder data and syncs it with a smartphone application that is connected. To help older users and those with low literacy, the system also enables language and tone customization. Result : In comparison to more conventional reminder techniques like SMS alerts, the suggested reminder system increased adherence by guaranteeing timely medication intake, decreasing missed doses, and raising user satisfaction, according to preliminary evaluation and user feedback . Conclusion - Medication reminders with a technological component are essential for lowering therapeutic failures brought on by non-compliance. The created tool provides a practical, easy-to-use, and efficient way to help older patients and those with long-term illnesses take their medications as prescribed.