Smart Caregiver 433BR1-SYS Cordless Bed Monitor with 10"x30" Sensor Pad

Bed falls are one of the most preventable causes of injury in home care and facility settings — and they most often happen at night, when caregivers are asleep or in another room. The Smart Caregiver 433BR1-SYS Wireless Bed Exit Alarm System gives caregivers an early warning the moment it matters most: the instant the at-risk person begins to rise from the bed, removing their weight from the sensor pad, a wireless alert sounds on the portable monitor before the person is fully upright and at risk of falling. No cords running from the bed to the monitor means no tripping hazards for the patient or caregiver, and the monitor can be placed up to 300 feet away — in an adjacent room, a hallway, or a caregiver's bedroom — so the alert reaches you wherever you are without disturbing the person in bed.

Who This Is For

• Family caregivers managing a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or a history of nighttime falls who need an alert when the person attempts to get out of bed unassisted
• Home health aides and overnight caregivers who need to sleep or work in another room while remaining responsive to bed exit attempts
• Post-surgical patients recovering at home who have limited mobility or balance and should not attempt to stand without caregiver assistance
• Seniors living alone or with a caregiver who are at fall risk during nighttime bathroom trips — the most common time for bedroom falls in older adults
• Small care facilities, adult foster homes, and assisted living environments needing a simple, reliable bed monitoring solution without complex installation

Key Features

• Wireless Alert — Monitor Up to 300 Feet Away: The 10"x30" bed sensor pad communicates wirelessly with the 433-EC monitor using a pre-programmed radio signal that requires no pairing or setup. The caregiver monitor can be carried or placed anywhere within 300 feet of the pad — through walls and floors — making it practical for monitoring from an adjacent bedroom, a different floor, or anywhere in a typical home. No cord runs between the pad and the monitor, eliminating the trip hazard that exists with corded pad systems.
• Audible Chime and Large Visual Alert Light: When pressure is removed from the pad, the monitor sounds a repeated chime tone and activates a large, bright alert light simultaneously. The dual alert — sound and light — ensures the caregiver is notified even in noisy environments or when hearing is reduced. The large visual light is visible from across a room, allowing the caregiver to see the alert before being fully awake.
• Adjustable Volume — Low, Medium, High: Three volume settings allow the monitor to be calibrated to the care environment. A lower setting is appropriate when the monitor is in the same room as the patient — reducing the risk of startling a person with dementia who may become agitated by a sudden loud alarm. A higher setting ensures the alert carries clearly to adjacent rooms or when ambient noise is present.
• 10"x30" CordLess Bed Sensor Pad — Full-Coverage Weight Sensing: The large 10" x 30" pad provides broad coverage under the upper torso area, where body weight is most consistently distributed during sleep. Larger surface coverage reduces the false alarms that occur with smaller pads when the patient shifts position without actually exiting the bed. The pad is placed on top of the mattress, underneath the fitted sheet, near shoulder height — completely invisible to the patient and invisible in the bed environment.
• Soft Vinyl Construction — Incontinence-Resistant and Easy to Clean: The sensor pad surface is soft vinyl that resists fluid penetration from incontinence events and perspiration — protecting the internal sensor electronics from moisture damage. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild disinfectant between uses. The pad is sealed against fluid ingress for both hygiene protection and extended sensor life.
• Pre-Programmed — Ready to Use Out of the Box: The 433BR1-SYS arrives pre-programmed with the monitor and pad already paired. Insert the batteries, place the pad, position the monitor, and the system is immediately operational — no pairing steps, no setup menus, no technical configuration required. This is particularly important in home care settings where technical support is not available on-site.
• Expandable — Add Up to 6 Components: The 433-EC monitor can receive signals from up to six Smart Caregiver wireless components simultaneously — bed pads, chair pads, floor mats, door/window sensors, and nurse call buttons. For caregivers who need monitoring coverage in multiple rooms or want to add chair monitoring alongside bed monitoring, additional components can be added to the same monitor without purchasing a second system.
• Battery Operated — Flexible Placement: The monitor operates on 2 AA batteries (not included), allowing it to be placed anywhere without proximity to an outlet — on a nightstand, clipped to a caregiver's belt, or carried in a pocket. An optional AC-04 power adapter (sold separately) allows outlet-powered operation for stationary placement where outlet access is available.

Placement Guide for Best Results

• Pad placement: Place the sensor pad on top of the mattress, directly under the fitted sheet, positioned at approximately shoulder height of the person in the bed. The pad should be centered left-to-right under the upper back. For patients weighing 115 lbs or less, consider a larger pad for more reliable detection.
• Monitor placement: Place the monitor where the chime and light can be clearly detected from your sleeping or working location. For nighttime use, the caregiver's bedroom nightstand is the most common placement. The monitor can also be carried on a belt clip or in a pocket for mobile use during the day.
• False alarm reduction: If false alarms occur from movement in bed, reposition the pad slightly toward the shoulder blade area rather than the lower back or hip region.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information

• Bed Sensor Pad (PTB-RI): 1-Year Limited Warranty
• Monitor (433-EC): Smart Caregiver limited warranty — contact Smart Caregiver for current terms