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What Is The Red Button On The Top Of The Keypad?

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The Keypad being held at an angle where the red button on the top of it is visible, highlighting the built-in Panic Button feature

The red button on the top of the Keypad is designed to be a Panic Button for your system. When subscribed to select monitoring plans, if you press and hold the button for 2 seconds, it will alert the monitoring center of an emergency, who will then request dispatch to your location.

If you wish to disable this feature, simply follow the instructions below:

  1. Press the menu button on your Keypad

  2. Enter your Master PIN

  3. Select Devices

  4. Scroll to and select the Keypad that you would like to disable the Panic Button on

  5. Select Panic Alarm

  6. Set to Disabled