Panic Button Overview and Installation Guide
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Overview
If there’s ever an emergency, you can trigger an alarm by pressing the Panic Button down for 2 seconds. You’ll know that the Panic Button has sent the signal to our monitoring center* when the red LED on the upper right corner flashes. You can also change the Panic Button’s settings to send an alarm signal under duress, so it doesn’t sound your system’s alarm.
Once installed, the Panic Button will always be active and ready for use, no matter the state your SimpliSafe® system is armed in.
*The Panic Button will only communicate to our monitoring center if you are subscribed to one of our professional monitoring plans.
Need to purchase a Panic Button? You can find it available for purchase on our website.
Before Getting Started
Before installing your Panic Button, you will need to install your Base Station first.
What’s in the Box
Panic Button with mounting plate
Screws (optional for permanent installation)
If you want to mount your Panic Button on a wall, make sure the surface has been wiped clean and has had time to dry.
If you want to screw mount your Panic Button, you will also need your own Phillips Head screwdriver.
Installing Your Panic Button
Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet
Navigate to the three-bar icon in the upper left corner
Select Add Device or Camera
Select Panic Button from the list of products
Pull out the battery tab and then press and release the button labeled Panic
Next, choose a name for your Panic Button using one of the pre-selected names, or create your own custom name by selecting Custom Name
Note: device names need to be 14 characters or less