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If you are concerned that your loved one's home might get too hot or too cold, a wireless temperature sensor can help you. The sensor reports the current indoor temperature, as well as graphs of the temperature over time. You can set limits for how high or low the temperature can be, so you and other caregivers can receive alerts if those limits are exceeded. You can receive alerts on outside temperatures as well, based on the temperatures reported by the GrandCare weather forecast.<br /><br />
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===Overview===
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If you are concerned that your loved one's home might get too hot or too cold, a wireless temperature sensor can help you. The sensor reports the current indoor temperature, as well as graphs of the temperature over time. You can set limits for how high or low the temperature can be, so you and other caregivers can receive alerts if those limits are exceeded. You can receive alerts on outside temperature or humidity as well, based on the [[Weather|system's weather report]] for the city you selected.</td></tr>
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<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Types of Sensors</h3>
===Types of Sensors===
There are two different types of temperature sensors that can be used with your loved one's GrandCare system. One is a combination sensor that does double duty as both a motion sensor and a temperature sensor. The other is a dedicated temperature sensor. Your GrandCare representative or installer should help you choose the sensors that are right for your needs. If those needs change, different sensors can be added to the system at a later date. As part of the installation process, the sensors must be paired with your system, so that the signals are picked up properly. <br /><br />
There are two different types of temperature sensors that can be used with your loved one's system. One is a combination sensor that does double duty as both a motion sensor and a temperature sensor. The other is a dedicated temperature sensor. Your support representative or installer should help you choose the sensors that are right for your needs. If those needs change, different sensors can be added to the system at a later date. As part of the installation process, the sensors must be paired with your system, so that the signals are picked up properly. <br /><br />
 
[[File:Temp_Graph.png|400px|thumb|right|frame|Temperature Graph]]
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Checking the Temperature Graphs</h3>
===Checking the Temperature Graphs===
* [[Logging In|Log in to GCManage]]
* [[Logging In|Log in to the Online Care Portal]]
* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
* Go to the Account of the Resident you wish to check the temperature graph of.
* Click the "Weather" button - this displays a list of the temperature sensors
* Click the "Data" tab towards the top of the page - this displays all data from the system.
* Click the "Show Temperature Graph" icon for the temperature sensor you want to check
* Click the drop down bar (Note: This usually will say "Activity Summary" when you first access the page)
Each vertical bar on the graph represents the average temperature for the day. The graph also reports the lowest and highest temperatures recorded in the month, and the average temperature. If there is no bar at all for a date that has passed, that is an indication that there is a problem with the sensor. In most cases, it means that the batteries need to be replaced on the sensor, something that is easily checked on the [[Battery Report|Battery Report]]. For more serious issues, you can call your GrandCare installer, or GrandCare customer support.<br /><br />
*Select the "Room Temperature Graph" Option - if a system has a sensor setup that records temperature, a graph will appear of the day's temperature readings.
 
*You can also view a report of the temperature data from a specific time period by clicking the "Reports" button and generating a new report
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Setting Rules</h3>
::[[Reports|More Info on Reports]]
You can set up rules to alert caregivers when the indoor temperature goes above or below values that you define. You can also set up rules to report when the outdoor temperature goes outside of your defined limits. The outdoor temperature is taken from the [[Weather|GrandCare weather forecast]], based on the city that you selected for the system. To add a rule:
[[File:Climate_Rules1.png|400px|thumb|right|frame|Set a Climate Rule Condition]]
* [[Logging In|Log in to GCManage]]
[[File:Climate_Rules2.png|400px|thumb|right|frame|Set a Climate Rule Action]]
===Setting Rules===
You can set up rules to alert caregivers when the indoor temperature goes above or below values that you define. You can also set up rules to report when the outdoor temperature goes outside of your defined limits. The outdoor temperature is taken from the [[Weather|system's weather forecast]], based on the city that you selected for the system. To add a rule:
* [[Logging In|Log in to the Online Care Portal]]
* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
* Open the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]]
* Click the "Weather" button
* Click the "[[Weather|Weather]]" button
* In the Motion Rules section, click the "Add New Rule" button<br /><br />
* In the Climate Rules section, click the "Add New Rule" button<br /><br />


There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, define the condition. Your rule can be triggered by:
There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, define the condition. Your rule can be triggered by:
* Any motion
* Indoor temperature above a value you choose
* No motion
* Indoor temperature below a value you choose
* Wandering motion
* Outdoor temperature above a value you choose
* Excessive motion
* Outdoor temperature below a value you choose
* Next motion<br /><br />
* Outdoor humidity above a level you choose
 
* Outdoor humidity below a level you choose<br /><br />
Depending on the condition, the rule can be set to detect motion at a particular sensor, at any single sensor, or at all sensors.<br /><br />
You can choose a time period during which the rule would execute, for example for a time period at night, for a time period around lunchtime, etc. You can also specify how frequently to check the condition, or in some cases how long the condition must continue before an alert is triggered.<br /><br />


Examples of conditions might be:
Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include turning on a light, showing an on-screen [[Acknowledgments|Acknowledgment]] to the resident, or contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a [[Call Lists|Call List]]. The types of contact include:
* If any motion is detected by the hallway detector between 10pm and 6am - this might signal a caregiver to come and offer some assistance, or might turn on a nightlight.
* If excessive motion is detected in the bathroom, it might indicate a fall.
* If no motion is detected in the kitchen between 11am and 1pm - this might signal that your loved one has not eaten lunch.<br /><br />
 
Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include turning on a light, or contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a [[Call List|Call List]]. The types of contact include:
* Email
* Email
* Text message
* Text message
* Phone call to home, work or cell phone
* Phone call to home, work or cell phone
* Phone call to a [[Call List|Call List]]<br /><br />
* Phone call to a [[Call Lists|Call List]]<br /><br />
 
Examples of rules might be:
* If the indoor temperature rises above 85, email all caregivers.
* If the indoor temperature falls below 60, call the next door neighbor.
* If the outdoor temperature is below 20, send a text to an adult daughter.<br /><br />


Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.<br /><br />
Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.<br /><br />


A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.
A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.<br /><br />

Latest revision as of 14:45, 31 July 2017

Z-Wave Temperature and Motion Sensor
Activity Monitoring

Overview


If you are concerned that your loved one's home might get too hot or too cold, a wireless temperature sensor can help you. The sensor reports the current indoor temperature, as well as graphs of the temperature over time. You can set limits for how high or low the temperature can be, so you and other caregivers can receive alerts if those limits are exceeded. You can receive alerts on outside temperature or humidity as well, based on the system's weather report for the city you selected.


Types of Sensors

There are two different types of temperature sensors that can be used with your loved one's system. One is a combination sensor that does double duty as both a motion sensor and a temperature sensor. The other is a dedicated temperature sensor. Your support representative or installer should help you choose the sensors that are right for your needs. If those needs change, different sensors can be added to the system at a later date. As part of the installation process, the sensors must be paired with your system, so that the signals are picked up properly.

Temperature Graph

Checking the Temperature Graphs

  • Log in to the Online Care Portal
  • Go to the Account of the Resident you wish to check the temperature graph of.
  • Click the "Data" tab towards the top of the page - this displays all data from the system.
  • Click the drop down bar (Note: This usually will say "Activity Summary" when you first access the page)
  • Select the "Room Temperature Graph" Option - if a system has a sensor setup that records temperature, a graph will appear of the day's temperature readings.
  • You can also view a report of the temperature data from a specific time period by clicking the "Reports" button and generating a new report
More Info on Reports
Set a Climate Rule Condition
Set a Climate Rule Action

Setting Rules

You can set up rules to alert caregivers when the indoor temperature goes above or below values that you define. You can also set up rules to report when the outdoor temperature goes outside of your defined limits. The outdoor temperature is taken from the system's weather forecast, based on the city that you selected for the system. To add a rule:

There are two parts to each rule, a condition and an action. On the first screen, define the condition. Your rule can be triggered by:

  • Indoor temperature above a value you choose
  • Indoor temperature below a value you choose
  • Outdoor temperature above a value you choose
  • Outdoor temperature below a value you choose
  • Outdoor humidity above a level you choose
  • Outdoor humidity below a level you choose

Once you have defined the condition, you need to set the action. Possible actions include turning on a light, showing an on-screen Acknowledgment to the resident, or contacting a single caregiver, all caregivers, or a Call List. The types of contact include:

  • Email
  • Text message
  • Phone call to home, work or cell phone
  • Phone call to a Call List

Examples of rules might be:

  • If the indoor temperature rises above 85, email all caregivers.
  • If the indoor temperature falls below 60, call the next door neighbor.
  • If the outdoor temperature is below 20, send a text to an adult daughter.

Multiple rules can be triggered for any event, so that multiple types of alerts can be sent out, for example both phone calls and emails.

A checkbox next to the rule lets you set whether the rule is enabled or disabled. It might make sense to turn off a rule while your loved one is on vacation, so that alerts won't be sent out during that time. You can disable a rule by unchecking the box. When you're ready for the rule to be active again, just check the Enabled checkbox again, and then save the rule settings.