Panic Buttons

A panic button is a security device that is used to request immediate police, fire or medical dispatch. These devices work by sending a signal to a security system, which will alert a central monitoring station and let them know that help is needed. Check out Alarm Grid’s selection of panic buttons.
Honeywell SIXFOB - Key Fob for Lyric Controller
Honeywell SIXFOB
Key Fob for Lyric Controller
List Price: $36.00
Our Price: $25.99
Honeywell 5834-4 - Wireless 4 Button Security Key Fob for Honeywell Security Systems
Honeywell 5834-4
Wireless 4 Button Security Key Fob
List Price: $46.00
Our Price: $34.99
Honeywell 5802WXT-2 - Wireless Dual Button Medical Alert
Honeywell 5802WXT-2
Wireless Dual Button Medical Alert
List Price: $62.00
Our Price: $44.99
2GIG panic1e-345 - Encrypted Single-Button Panic Remote
2GIG panic1e-345
Encrypted Single-Button Panic Remote
List Price: $52.00
Our Price: $43.99
Honeywell Home PROSIXPANIC - Encrypted Wireless Dual Button Panic
Honeywell Home PROSIXPANIC
Encrypted Wireless Dual Button Panic
List Price: $56.00
Our Price: $40.99
Qolsys IQ Fall Pendant - Emergency Medical Alert Button w/ Fall Detection
Qolsys IQ Fall Pendant
Emergency Medical Alert Button w/ Fall Detection
List Price: $106.00
Our Price: $73.99
DSC PG9949 - PowerG 915MHz Wireless 2-Button Key
DSC PG9949
PowerG 915MHz Wireless 2-Button Key
List Price: $60.00
Our Price: $43.99
DSC PG9938 - PowerG 915MHz Wireless Panic Key
DSC PG9938
PowerG 915MHz Wireless Panic Key
List Price: $90.00
Our Price: $64.99
2GIG PANIC1-345
2GIG PANIC1-345
Single Button Panic Remote
List Price: $56.00
Our Price: $45.99
Honeywell 5802WXT - Wireless Panic Button
Honeywell 5802WXT
Wireless Panic Button
List Price: $62.00
Our Price: $44.99
Honeywell 5869 - Wireless Commercial Panic Switch
Honeywell 5869
Wireless Commercial Panic Switch
List Price: $192.00
Our Price: $135.99

Panic buttons are specialized emergency devices that are used to request immediate police, fire or medical help. Once a panic button has been pressed, it will send a signal to the security system, which will in turn send a distress signal to a central monitoring station. From there, the central monitoring station will send emergency personnel to the address that they have on file. The type of help that is sent will depend upon how exactly the panic button was programmed with the security system.

Panic buttons are appropriate for both commercial and residential applications. For example, many banks and retail establishments have one or more panic buttons that can be pressed in the event of a robbery. This will alert the authorities without letting the criminals know. A person may also have a panic button inside their home so that if there is a break in, they can quickly alert the police before the burglars realize that the authorities are on their way.

A panic button does not have to be used for calling the police. For instance, an elderly person might have a panic button that they can press to request immediate medical attention. Some panic buttons can be worn in the form of a necklace or bracelet so that the user can carry around the button with them at all times. It is also possible to use a panic button as a fire alarm to immediately alert the fire department in the event of a fire. This can be good for a place where a fire is likely to occur, such as a kitchen.

Some panic buttons come in the form of a wireless keyfob device. These devices usually include multiple buttons, and they can be conveniently attached to a set of car keys. Some of these buttons are typically used for other actions, such as arming or disarming the panel. However, it is common for one of these buttons to be set as a panic button for immediate emergency dispatch. This can serve as easily accessible panic button in the event of an unexpected emergency, such as discovering a home break-in while you are still in your car.

There are some different ways that panic buttons can be programmed with a security panel in order to prevent false alarms. For example, the programming settings may require a panic button to be pressed twice in order to send an alarm signal. Another option is to have the central monitoring station call the user before sending dispatch, in case the button was pressed accidentally. Panic buttons can also be programmed to either have the alarm produce an audible siren or to produce no sound so that the device serves as a silent alarm.

Like many wireless devices, panic buttons can be supervised with the system so that the user will be sure that the device is functioning properly. For example, if the panic button has a low battery or goes out of range, a message will be displayed.

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