In-App Panic Button

Yes please add in-app panic button. I want to be able to turn on siren remotely if I see suspicious activity on my camera.

Please implement a way to trigger the alarm from the App. As many have stated, if I see intruders outdoors, I would rather trigger the alarm which means most will leave BEFORE breaking something.

Hello, would it be possible for your app’s software development team to add a PANIC button to the mobile app? Given the current video game era, many of us always have our phones in hand. In emergencies where, for any reason, one might not have armed their system and something happens, a panic button on the phone would be very handy.

Siren should be able to be triggered from app

Crazy to me that I can't trigger the alarm remotely--if I'm not at home--if I see an intruder on a camera, either indoors or in the backyard. While yes, a call to police is one of the next steps, I think a more immediate one is to attempt to scare them off with the alarm. Looks like this has been requested for quite some time now but just thought I'd add to the chorus.

Agree it would be amazing to have remote trigger capability. When we are out of town our daughter watches our house. Unfortunately there are times she forgets to arm the system when she leaves. While we do change notification settings & periodically check cameras, it doesn't happen the entire time we're on vacation. It would be great, if we saw an intruder, etc, to be able to trigger the alarm. 

I was also surprised that there isn't a Panic function in the app. My home security system, from another provider, has this. I installed the Simpli-Safe system at my business. I just assumed it would have just as many features as my home system.

Would not be difficult to create a function where the audible alarms could trigger to scare off backyard Intruders, but without alerting the monitoring team or emergency response. 

Having a siren for deterrence is extremely important! It would be helpful to have that function before they actually break into a building

Agree !! Needs in app panic button in case you can’t talk but hear someone out side house or in garage etc 

I would also like this feature, just add a pin number to the panic button to prevent false alarms.

Long read. 😁

Simplisafe is a security system, simple, closed, etc. Sensor opens when armed, things are supposed to happen.

Crook opens door or window etc., alarm should go off if armed and monitoring is called if you opted into paid monitoring.

One step away from being inside the property. Snatch & grabs, some may ignore sirens. Some, may grab what they can and run. Though you may get some camera evidence if you have any & if they're well placed. And if they're online at the time. 

New & recent Simplisafe implementations such as outdoor cameras and Pro Fast Protect or whatever they call the new expensive monitoring options.

Where agents may be able to interact with potential perps outside the building via outdoor powered cameras. See elsewhere for related information on Simplisafes website.

It seems their business model is that they are in charge mostly. They can turn on sirens manually, we can't etc. Who knows what else? I don't. Mostly, all options are theirs.

You could buy and add many Simplisafe panic buttons and put them all over the house and in closets. But that's functional only at home. Requires maintenance, batteries etc.

Fires up the audible alarm if held 2 seconds, and if paid monitoring, calls Simplisafes monitoring center. Etc.

I have one and might even remember where it's located. Lol. No monitoring, just audible alarm for me.

Your SS keypad has a panic button, duress pins, SS Fobs have panic buttons etc. All at home though. See documentation.

This is quite an old thread and not likely headed to implementation. IMHO. Though who knows?

So if you read this far what can be done?

One app I have downloaded recently to test (Noonlight) which is currently free to use, great for responsible children, men &/or women alone while out and about, at home, away, iOS and Android compatible and they have a possible emergency. Untested by me. So far. Best to test, after all it's Free.

Open app, BIG button, hold button down, if no trouble let go and enter your pin. If trouble, let go don't enter pin. If immediate trouble and if you can open the app, just tap the button and don't enter your pin.

20 second countdown after button release.

They'll try to contact you first via notifications, and if no response, police may show up at GPS location being tracked. With false alarms these days and police response times, who knows?

Did I say currently free? Lol

Anyhow, setup app, needs cell number to track you and contact you. Not all Free, tracking you for data. Needs GPS on, cell phone data or wifi to work. GPS precise Location accuracy should be setup and on.

Other options in addition to Simplisafe for burglars & fire etc.,

For sirens or other user controlled device's there are many, such as Yolink LoRa, (long range) due diligence required and many other options available. Mailbox sensors etc. Hub probably needed.

All mentioned things require use of more than one app and maybe a hub as well.

I use dozens of apps so no problem for me.

Noonlight may be an option for responsible children, homebound elderly if cell phone literate. Many options for use, "if" able to open the app. Added features for $. Crash protection etc.

Smart watches can be used I guess and some also provide fall & crash protection, for housebound elderly etc.

Also, all cell phones or most these days have emergency or health help options. Mines a Samsung, fill in the data, press power key rapidly 5 times. Calls 911 and others if desired you specify. Self setup. Untested.🤔

Medical type apps. Enter health data, calls 911 or those you specify, allows EMT access to medical data you specify, if in a car crash and unconscious etc. I use Medical ID Premium. YMMV. Android, Play Store. I'm old and decrepit.😆 Options, I'll use them all if necessary. Tested, text my kinfolk option.

And lastly, the fastest approach is probably to call 911 yourself where and if possible. Give reason, address if possible etc. Two simultaneous 911 calls is ok. Options 

Be aware some 911 call centers "may" still be in the landline world and tracking your GPS location a little slower via cell phone or any fashion. Landline tracking should still work, if you have one.

Doubtful many will read all this, but if it helps one person, I'm happy. 😊 Due diligence in all use cases on your part required.

Wouldn’t it make sense to have the ability to hit the alarm remotely if you see somebody on your outdoor cameras about to break in or commit a crime? Arson? Graffiti. Stolen property outside. Why wait for them to break in and do damage? 

I agree this feature would be really useful and am surprised its not already within the app design. If the alarms arent triggered or somehow bypassed, the user should be able to raise the alarm and request for help from the app. Particularly when they are not onsite. The app can clearly show two options for onsite panic vs offsite burglary alert. 

Fully agree this feature is a big miss by simplisafe. Users should have the ability to trigger the siren remotely via app and also to raise full alarm via app. The app can ask the user to confirm if they are onsite or offsite. Seems pretty basic but somehow simplisafe completely dropped the ball on this