In this article you will discover what the Nobi Bridge is and how it lets sites / communities connect tools they already use to Nobi.
What
The Nobi Bridge is a small, battery-powered peripheral that lets you connect a wired tool, such as a call cord, a pressure mat, a call button, or a head switch, to a Nobi Light using Bluetooth.
The Bridge comes in two versions:
- Nobi Bridge: has one battery and connects one wired tool. It pairs as a single peripheral.
- Nobi Bridge duo: has two batteries. Using a stereo splitter, it can connect two separate wired tools to its two channels, and each one is paired on its own and can have its own function. It can also connect to a single tool that already has two built-in functions, for example a nurse call pendant with a resident call button and a separate button to control the light.
You can check the label on the back of the device to see which one you have.
When you pair a Nobi Bridge, you choose what it should do: turn the Nobi Light on or off, detect sensor input (for example, via a pressure mat), or start a resident call (for example, with a wired call button). When the connected tool is used, for example someone steps on the pressure mat, the Nobi Bridge sends a signal to the Nobi Light using Bluetooth, and Nobi carries out the escalation flow you set up.
Why
Many sites / communities already have tools to assist in care, such as wired call cords or pressure floor mats. The Nobi Bridge allows you to integrate these tools with Nobi.
Staff and residents keep using the same equipment. It now works with Nobi, so a call cord can start a resident call, or a button can turn the light on and off.
For installation and pairing steps, read our other guides on how to install the Nobi Bridge, how to pair the Nobi Bridge, and how to maintain the Nobi Bridge.
Still have questions? Contact Nobi Support.