Using the GPS feature
Using the fall detection feature
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Barriers to getting a GPS fix
The GPS needs to see the sky in order for the
device to work out where it is. Inside some homes
and buildings it will not be able to connect to the
satellites till it is near a window. Some structures
like basements, lifts, tunnels and building interiors
with no close by windows will mean a GPS fix
cannot be obtained. Sometimes also inside a car
there can be delays in obtaining a GPS fix.
In general, remember that GPS was designed for
outside use and that when indoors a GPS fix is not
as easy to obtain at times. We cannot guarantee
it will always know its current location on Google
Maps via GPS. However, Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi
location will be sent instead in these situations.
Find me function
If you lose your Live Life alarm, you can send it the
find me text command:
Finding the location of the device using GPS
To find out the location of the person wearing the
device, send the following text command to the
device from a mobile phone:
The device will send a text reply with its location on
Google Maps.
Calling the device
Anyone knowing the mobile number of the pendant
can call it and it will ring once and then answer
automatically in speakerphone mode (hands-free).
Designed for serious falls
The Live Life alarm has an inbuilt fall detection
feature that is designed to detect serious or unbroken
falls, likely to result in unconsciousness. It has been
designed this way so as to be a secondary level of
assistance to compliment the SOS help texts and
calls. If after a fall a wearer is not able to press the
SOS/Heart button due to being unable to move or
reach the SOS/Heart button, then the fall detection
function can send out the text alerts and follow up
with voice calls.
How it works
The device uses an algorithm to make a judgement
as to whether a serious fall has occurred. Amongst
other things, it measures the speed and angle at
which the device hits the ground. If all criteria are
met, it will vibrate and a clear voice will announce
“Fall has been detected, click the SOS/Heart button to
cancel the fall alert” to tell you it thinks a fall has
occurred.
During this time it can be cancelled by clicking
the SOS/Heart button. If it is not cancelled, then it
sends out ‘Fall down alert!’ as text messages with the
wearer's location on Google Maps and then follows
up with the voice call sequence to your contacts.
Emerging technology
Fall detection is still a developing technology which
means sometimes false alerts can occur. However, if
the alarm detects a fall, you will be warned and will
have plenty of time to press the SOS/Heart button
to cancel the fall alert sequence. Additionally, we
cannot guarantee every serious fall will be detected
as many variables come into play. The device must
generally be at least 1 metre above the ground
before the fall. The impact surface and bracing can
also influence it.
Changing the sensitivity setting
The default fall sensitivity level is 5. Do not set it
lower than 5 as fall detection may not activate
below 5. If you need advice around false fall
activations please call our Support team.
FINDME
Send
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Send
The device will say out loud “I am your
Live Life alarm. I am over here”.
