How to Add a Device

📟 What are Devices?

Resident Devices: Transmitting devices used by residents to call for assistance, such as pull cords, push buttons, or pendants.

Passive Devices: Sensors like smoke detectors, contact sensors, or motion sensors that send notifications automatically.

Note: All devices must be added to a resident's account so caregivers can receive alerts.

From the RCare interface, click Accounts in the main menu.
Click on an account name to open the Edit Account screen.
Scroll to the Wireless Devices section and click Add Device.
On the Select Wireless Device screen, click Refresh List, then click a device ID link.
Tip: Activate the device before refreshing to make it easier to find. Note the time you cycled it.
Fill in the device info on the Add New Device screen and click Save Changes.
Back on the Edit Account screen, click Save Changes (if needed) or Cancel to finish.

Device Naming: Start with the type (e.g., Pendant, Pull Cord) for easy identification.

Device Functions:

Normal: Standard alarm.
Emergency: Different tone and visual indicators on RCare devices.
RCare Check-in: Used for check-in only; should be in separate accounts/groups.
Smoke Detector: For smoke detection alerts.
Reset: Used to reset other devices.
Door Bypass: Allows temporary door access without triggering alarms; must be in same account as Monitored Door.
Monitored Door: Triggers alarms when doors are opened; requires a Reset or Door Bypass device.
Motion Alarm: For motion detection alerts.
Motion Reset/Bypass: Combines motion reset and door bypass functions.

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