Configure, customize, and optimize fall detection alerts to ensure rapid response when it matters most.
6-minute guide to setting up your alert system
Understanding the complete alert lifecycle from detection to response
Guardian Radar detects a fall event
< 1 secondAI algorithms analyze movement patterns
Encrypted signal sent to cloud
< 1 secondEnd-to-end encrypted transmission
Notifications dispatched to contacts
< 2 secondsMulti-channel notification delivery
Caregivers receive and respond
VariableAcknowledgment tracked in system
Choose the right combination for your needs
Automatic escalation ensures someone always responds
Immediate
All configured notification methods sent
If primary doesn't respond in 2 minutes
Notify all secondary contacts simultaneously
If no response after 5 minutes (optional)
Automatic 911/000 call with location
Best practices for organizing your emergency contacts
Adjust sensitivity based on user profile and environment
Catches more potential falls
May increase false positives
Optimal balance of accuracy
Default setting
Fewer false alarms
May miss minor falls
Manage notifications during sleep or quiet times
Lower notification volume during specified hours
Still sends all alerts, just quieterOnly send fall alerts, suppress status updates
Battery/WiFi alerts pausedNo sound or vibration, visual only
Alerts still logged in appRegular testing ensures everything works when needed
Settings → Test Alerts → Run Full Test
Contacts → Select Contact → Send Test Alert
Settings → Notifications → Test Each Method
Solutions to common alert delivery problems
Common questions about the alert system
More help with alert system configuration