The Assure Setup Guide

Setting Up Your System

Set up your system in a centrally located place in your home. This allows the two-way communication between you and the operator to work most effectively.

  1. Plug the power cube into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch.
  2. Slide the ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the device to the “ON” position. The green light on the top of the device will flash until cellular service is acquired.
  3. When the device is ready, you will hear the welcome message and voice prompts will assist you through setup.
  4. When prompted press and release the HELP bar. You will hear a tone, and the BLUE light on the HELP bar will flash. Your system will announce, “Dialing the Emergency Response Center now. To cancel this call, please press the HELP Bar now”. Do not cancel the call. Wait to speak to the Emergency Response Center.

The welcome message will continue to play until setup is complete.

Test Your System

  1. Press the TEST button located on the front of your communicator
  2. To cancel this call, press and hold the TEST button for 3 seconds
  3. If you allow the call to go through, you will be connected with an operator or an automated testing system.

If you experience any problems with your testing, please call 1-800-906-0872 for assistance.

Remember to Test Your System Monthly!

Using Your System

Placing an Emergency Call

  1. In the event of an emergency, press your wearable help button or the HELP bar on your base unit.
  2. The operator will speak to you through the communicator’s speaker and ask if you need help. If you cannot communicate with the emergency response center, help will be dispatched to the address on file.

Canceling an Emergency Call

Follow the voice prompts to cancel the call by pressing the HELP bar.

If you are unable to cancel the call in time, allow the call to go through and tell the emergency response operator that you activated your device in error.


Note: Your wearable help buttons work by triggering your communicator to call the emergency response center. You must be near your communicator for the system to communicate. There is NO speaker in the help button.

Message Button

  1. When you see your MESSAGE button flashing, press to listen to the message.
  2. Once played, the message will stay in memory for 30 minutes then be deleted.

Optional Fall Detection Pendant

Fall Detection – How It Works

Fall detection only takes a few seconds to interpret the movement and determine if an actual fall has occurred. If a fall is determined, the pendant will send a signal to your communicator to initiate a call to the emergency response center.

  • We recommend that you wear your fall detection pendant around your neck so that it rests at chest level to avoid unnecessary swinging.
  • Make sure the button is facing forward, making it easier for you to press in the event of an emergency.
  • Wear outside your clothing as wearing it inside can reduce the percentage of falls detected.
  • To cancel a call made due to a fall detection event, let the call go through and tell the emergency response operator that you are okay.

Your button is shipped in sleep mode. To activate, stay close to your base unit and:

  1. Press and hold the button until the lights on the button flash.
  2. Test the fall button by pressing the button and initiating a call to the emergency response center.
  3. Allow the call to go through and tell the operator that you were testing your button.

In certain situations, the fall detection feature may not detect a fall. Some movements include, but are not limited to:

  • A gradual slide from a seated position
  • Lowering oneself slowly to the ground (to brace the impact of a fall)
  • A fall from a height of less than 20 inches

Certain conditions may affect the ability of the fall detection feature to detect a fall, including, but not limited to:

  • Use of the system at an altitude above 6,600 feet
  • Use of the system by a subscriber less than 4 feet 6 inches tall
  • Use of the system by a subscriber weighing less than 88 pounds

However, the ability to send a help call by pressing the help button is not affected by such conditions.


If you are interested in purchasing the Fall Detection service or wish to learn more, please call 800-800-2537.

THE FALL DETECTION PENDANT DOES NOT DETECT 100% OF FALLS.

Always press your button if you are able, as some falls may not be detectable.

LED Status Lights

What It Means: Alarm activated. System is calling emergency response center.

What To Do: Wait for an operator.

What It Means: No AC power. Running on battery power.

What To Do: Check the power source to make sure the system is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a light switch.

What It Means: System is detecting weak cellular signal strength.

What To Do: Relocate system until light turns solid green.

What It Means: System is ready.

What To Do: No action required.

Tips and Reminders

  • Your system requires adequate power and cellular signal to make an emergency call.
  • Your buttons are waterproof and can be worn in the shower.
  • Lanyards are designed to break away under certain conditions. However, any cord worn around the neck can pose a risk of strangulation, including the possibility of serious injury or death.
  • During a power outage, the backup battery will last up to 30 hours on a fully charged device.
  • Your account number is located on your medical alarm device.
  • Radiofrequency interference and metal objects can prevent the signal from reaching the antenna inside your device. Relocate your device or move the object that is preventing the signal from being received.

PLEASE NOTIFY US IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR EMERGENCY CONTACTS.