Each Ally device must be installed at a point in the residents bedroom that meets the following criteria.
Note: Before installing Ally a survey must be completed by a member of staff or an Ally Engineer to confirm that below criteria are met in each bedroom. The results should be recorded and shared and actions agreed to ensure these requirements are met.
Installation Requirements
Dedicated Plug Socket - There must be a nearby dedicated plug socket on the wall for the device to be plugged into. The device must not be plugged into an extension lead.
(The monitoring device power supply is a normal, ungrounded ac/dc adaptor.
Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz, 0.4A. Output: Output: 5V 2A)
Good WiFi Signal - At the location of the device, the WiFi must signal between -30dBm and -70dBm. More information can be found in the Ally Network Requirements Article.
Guidelines for Device Location in the Room:
The Ideal location for a monitoring device enables the motion sensor to detect the resident moving from their bed to an exit. Our motion sensors angle of view is 80-degree (Horizontal) and a 55-degree (Vertical). See our examples below for more information
The device should be fixed to the wall at a height between 1.2 - 1.5m off the ground. There must be available wall space to accommodate the device. Please refer to the installation video which shows how each device is fixed to the wall.
The motion sensor on the device should ideally cover the majority of the bed and if possible the likely path a resident may take to get to the bathroom or the corridor.
The device should be less than 3 Metres from and directly facing the bed. This enables the motion sensor to capture movement from the resident during the night.
If this position is not available then the next best location is one that faces the bed as much as possible.
Note: Ensure that there are no obstructions blocking the device and its motion sensors line of sight i.e. the device should not be placed behind objects like a TV or picture frame, or next to large objects like wardrobes.
Where the motion sensor is obstructed or not facing the bed, Sound will be the primary detecting trigger.
Below there are three examples of good locations. Room layouts will differ so please use these examples as guidelines.
Location 1 - Facing the Bed
This is the best location since the motion sensor has a full view of the bed and of the resident leaving the bed and it is less than 3 metres from the bed. The device can be installed high enough above the desk to avoid obstruction from objects on the desk.
Location 2 - Facing the Side of the Bed
This is the next best location since it captures the majority of the bed and the exit from the bed. The device can be placed high enough to avoid obstruction.
NOTE that the motion sensor is not guaranteed beyond 3 Metres and in this room motion beyond the bathroom wall may not be captured.
Location 3 - Facing the side of the Bed
This is the next best location since it captures the majority of the bed. Unlike location 2, this does not cover the path a resident may take to go to the bathroom or leave the room.
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