Wireless Home Panic Button | SimpliSafe SS3 Home Panic Button (2024)

FAQs

Why is my SimpliSafe panic button not responding? ›

This issue is generally caused by one of the following: The battery or batteries in the device issuing the error need to be replaced. The device is too far away from your Base Station and is unable to communicate from its current location.

When the Panic Button is pressed, an alarm will sound and it notifies the monitoring center. The Primary Contacts will receive an Alarm Text and a phone call when an audible alarm is triggered. During this call you will be required to provide your Safe Word to the agent you speak with.

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To test the Panic Button, press and hold the Panic button on the front of the device for 2 seconds. Your Base Station will announce, “Panic Button” once detected to confirm the test was successful.

The red button on the top of the Keypad is designed to be a Panic Button for your system.

Duress buttons and panic buttons are designed to work very simply; they are meant to make it very easy for someone to summon authorities when they are in an extremely dangerous situation. A simple push of the button alerts police and other first responders to come immediately.

You can test or trigger the alarm by simply holding the “panic” button down for two seconds, causing the red LED in the corner to flash. Once you see this, you'll know that your Panic Button is ready for when you need it.

If you accidentally hit the panic button, it may continue until you press the button again. In some cars, you may be able to shut down the panic mode by starting the car and driving it. Most panic alarms will shut off on their own after a certain amount of time.

How Do Panic Buttons Work? A panic button works by sending an instant alarm straight to management or security personnel the moment the alert button is triggered. This emergency alert is sent over a Bluetooth or wi-fi network.

When pressed, it sends a wireless signal to a home console which dials alarm monitoring staff and alerts them of an emergency condition. Depending on the severity of the situation, alarm monitoring staff will summon friends, family, or emergency services.

How do I reset my panic button? ›

Holding the Panic Button in one hand, use your other hand to carefully twist and remove the back cover. Press and hold the pinhole reset button using the end of a paperclip or similar tool.

A panic button is a button located on your panel device that can be used when police, fire or medical assistance is needed. When pressed, it causes an alarm event regardless of whether the security system is armed or disarmed.

We typically see this happen for one of two reasons: The battery within your Entry Sensor needs to be replaced. The Entry Sensor is too far away from the Base Station and is unable to communicate from its current location effectively.

The warning 'Sensor Not Responding' for a Temperature Sensor can be caused by a couple of things, including a low battery or a weak connection between the device and the Base Station.

Replace the battery and see if that resolves it. If the alarm to continues to be triggered, then you may have a wider electrical fault with the vehicle. Electrical issues such as a weak battery, a faulty alternator, or loose connections can cause the alarm to malfunction.