Overview
HALO Smart Sensor is a multi-function indoor environmental monitoring device. It is capable of detecting a wide variety of conditions and events in real-time. HALO sensors can detect, monitor, and measure the following:
Air quality indicators, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulates
Vape and smoke detection, to Identify vaping, THC, and smoke
Chemical presence, such as ammonia or carbon monoxide
Temperature and humidity
Abnormal Noise Levels, such as gunshots, sudden loud noises, raised voices, and even specific keywords
You can integrate HALO Sensors into your Coram organization, and access readings in the Coram web app. By integrating HALO sensors with Coram, you can correlate environmental triggers with corresponding video footage, enabling faster verification of events, improved decision-making, and more effective incident resolution.
Integrating HALO Sensors with Coram Point
1. Install and Connect Your HALO Sensor
Before you add a HALO sensor to your organization, ensure it’s correctly installed and that you can access its web interface:
Connect the HALO sensor to the internet using an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
Access the HALO sensor web interface home page by typing the sensor's IP address into the address bar and pressing Enter.
Verify that your HALO sensor’s firmware is up to date, and configure any settings as required.
Tip: To learn more about connecting and configuring your HALO sensor, consult the manufacturer-supplied documentation.
2. Add Your HALO Sensor to Your Organization
After you have properly installed and connected your HALO sensor, you can add it to your organization:
Access the Coram web app and sign in to your account.
From the main navigation menu, click Integrations.
At the top of the Integrations page, select the Environment Sensors tab.
Click + Add Environment Sensor.
The Integrate HALO Sensor window appears.
Do the following:
Enter a clear, descriptive name for the sensor.
Provide the sensor's MAC address.
Select the physical location where the sensor is installed.
Choose any cameras that you want to associate with the sensor.
Click Add Sensor.
The new device appears in the list of environment sensors, and the system generates a unique Events URL and a Heartbeat URL.
In a separate web browser window, do the following:
Access the HALO web interface home page for your sensor.
At the bottom of the page, in the main navigation menu, click Integration.
In either the Primary Integration or Secondary Integration section, copy and paste the Events URL from the Coram web app into the Set String text field.
In the Heartbeat section, copy and paste the Heartbeat URL from the Coram web app into the Message text field.
Ensure that the Interval value is set to 60 seconds.
For both URLs, ensure that On is selected, and that the HTTP protocol is selected.
In each section, click Save, then at the bottom of the window, click Close.
At the bottom of the home page, in the main navigation menu, click Actions.
For each event type that you want to track, under Primary Integration, ensure that you have selected the corresponding Set checkbox, then click Save.
After successful integration, the HALO sensor listing in the Coram web app includes sensor readings and provides links to associated video feeds.
Important: For accurate alignment of your Coram video recordings with readings from your HALO sensor, you must ensure that the timezone you have set for the sensor matches the timezone you have set for the sensor's location in the Coram web app.
Tips:
Information in the Status section of the HALO sensor web interface can help you to debug your integration.
You can use the Actions tab to trigger test events.