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Panic Button 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.

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

  1. Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet

  2. Navigate to the three-bar icon in the upper left corner

  3. Select Add Device or Camera

  4. Select Panic Button from the list of products

  5. Pull out the battery tab and then press and release the button labeled Panic

  6. 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

    1. Note: device names need to be 14 characters or less

Watch the video below for a hands-on experience from our team of experts for the installation process.

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