Place cameras for reliable fall detection

Start with the places people walk most often and where a fall is most likely.

• Between the bedroom and bathroom
• Hallways and doorways
• Kitchen entrances
• Stair approaches and landings
• Frequently used living areas
• Other common walking paths

Mount the camera high, near the ceiling and close to a corner, then angle it downward toward the floor and main walking areas.

Keep the important floor area visible and avoid glare, strong backlighting, and obstructions. Aim to capture as much useful floor space as practical without sacrificing a clear view.

• Avoid pointing directly toward windows or bright light sources.
• Minimize furniture, doors, or other objects that block important floor areas.
• Try to capture the full room when practical while keeping the floor clearly visible.

Use a second camera whenever important floor areas cannot be seen clearly from a single position.

Two clear views are usually better than one camera aimed too broadly or placed where furniture and walls create blind spots.

• Large rooms
• L-shaped rooms
• Rooms divided by furniture
• Hallways that turn out of view
• Areas where doors, walls, or furniture create blind spots

Bathrooms and bedrooms may benefit from different camera placement than other rooms.

In living rooms, kitchens, and hallways, maximizing useful floor and walking-area coverage usually provides the best fall detection.

Bathrooms are different. A lower camera position aimed primarily at the floor can often provide reliable fall detection while reducing unnecessary visibility of the rest of the room.

In bedrooms, when practical, focus the view on the floor and main walking path rather than directly on the bed.

• Mount the camera lower than you would in other rooms.
• Aim it toward the floor and lower body area rather than across the entire room.
• Verify that the walking area remains clearly visible.

Verify that important floor and walking areas are clearly visible before completing the installation.

Walk through the monitored area and check the live view before permanently mounting the camera.

• Confirm that important walking paths remain visible.
• Check that furniture, doors, and lighting do not create blind spots.
• Adjust the camera angle or position if necessary.