Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions about wireless floor sensor mats
1. What is a wireless sensor mat?
A wireless sensor mat is a floor mat that detects pressure when someone steps on it and then sends a wireless alert to a monitor or nurse call system.
2. Where should I place a wireless floor mat?
Most sites position the mat beside the bed or across a doorway so it detects the first few steps a resident takes when they get up.
3. Do wireless mats need to be hardwired into the nurse call system?
No. The mats connect through a wireless transmitter to a monitor or interface unit that links into the nurse call system.
4. Are these mats suitable for home use as well as facilities?
Yes. There are home care kits designed for family homes, alongside facility kits that integrate with nurse call systems.
5. How sensitive are wireless sensor mats?
They are designed to activate reliably when an adult stands on them, providing early warning without constant nuisance alarms.
6. Can one monitor handle multiple wireless mats?
Some wireless monitors support multiple channels so several mats can be paired to one receiver, depending on the model.
7. What maintenance do wireless floor mats need?
Regular cleaning of the mat surface and periodic battery checks or replacement in the wireless transmitters and monitors.
8. Are replacement mats and transmitters available?
Yes. Replacement mats, transmitters and related parts are available through the wireless floor mat individual parts range.
9. Do these mats come with a warranty?
All Safe-Life wireless floor mats and kits include a manufacturer backed warranty, with support available if a fault occurs.
10. Can wireless mats be used alongside bed or chair pads?
Yes. Facilities and homes often combine floor mats with bed or chair pads to create a layered falls monitoring approach.