Placement and mounting
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      Placement and mounting

      Correct placement of Somnofy or Guardian H10 is important to ensure the best possible sleep data.

      • The device should point toward the chest of the person being monitored when they are lying in bed.
      • There must be a clear line of sight between the device and the person being monitored. Avoid placing water bottles, furniture or other objects in the measurement path.
      • The device should be placed in the same location every night. This ensures stable distance and optimal measurement quality.
      • Somnofy should not be mounted on a wall where another person may sleep on the opposite side. Guardian H10 is more robust in such cases.
      • Ensure that the power cable is secured so that it cannot be pulled out by accident.
        • Tip: Use cable ties to fasten or coil the cable to avoid tripping hazards.
          Avoid movement within the measurement area, such as from fans or curtains, as this can interfere with the signal.
      • The device must know the maximum distance to the person being measured.
        • This is the distance from the device to the edge of the bed, or to the center of the bed if the person is sharing it with someone else.
        • This value must be set in the device settings.

      Alternatives for mounting

      Bedside stand (table leg)

      Wall mount

      Ceiling mount

      The recommended solution for service recipients who live in their own homes.

      The recommended solution for rooms in health centres, institutions, and hospitals.

      Recommended when there is a risk that the person may remove the device if it is wall-mounted or placed on a bedside table.

      It is important that the person being monitored is informed that the device must remain still and in the same location.

      The ideal placement is close to the bed and the chest of the person being monitored.

      Measurement quality may be reduced if the ceiling height exceeds 3 meters.

      Bedside stand

      The bedside stand removes the need for mounting. For optimal measurement quality, the device should be placed 20–40 cm above the edge of the bed and aimed at the chest of the person being monitored.

      Wall mount or ceiling mount

      For assembly instructions, view the articles «Mounting Somnofy on wall» or «Mounting Somnofy on the ceiling».