Panic Button Installation adds buttons that send an immediate alarm signal when pressed, even when the alarm is disarmed. Households fit them next to beds and doors; businesses fit them at tills, reception and offices.
- Say how many buttons you need and where.
- Say whether you want fixed or portable buttons.
- Give your alarm brand and response provider.
Describe where you need buttons and compare quotes.
Get Panic Button QuotesFixed and Wireless Buttons
| Type | Suits | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed wired button | Bedside, behind a counter, at reception | Needs a cable to the panel. No battery to replace. |
| Fixed wireless button | Where cabling is difficult | Battery-powered, needs signal to the panel or hub. |
| Portable pendant or remote | Carrying around the house or garden | Range is limited to the property. Battery-powered. |
Placement
- Within reach where you would actually be: bedside, front door, kitchen, till.
- Out of sight of visitors and customers.
- Away from where children or pets press it by accident.
- More than one in larger homes or premises.
A Response Arrangement Is Essential
A panic button only sends a signal. Unless that signal goes to a monitoring centre with an agreed response, or at least to people who will act on it, pressing it achieves little. Agree with your armed response or monitoring provider how panic signals are handled, including whether they call you first.
Compatibility and Testing
- The button must suit your panel or hub, and be set up as a 24-hour panic zone.
- Decide whether a press sounds the siren or is silent.
- Test each button with the control room after installation and regularly afterwards.
- Wireless buttons need battery checks during alarm maintenance.
Panic Button Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wireless panic button, equipment only | R485 - R650 |
| Panic button added to an existing alarm, installed | R450 - R900 |
| Technician call-out or service visit, excluding parts | R250 - R900 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from prices published by South African suppliers, retailers, installers and security companies, checked October 2026 and rounded. They are not our prices and no provider is bound by them. Equipment-only prices exclude installation. Some guide figures come from installer marketing pages and are less reliable than retailer prices. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Alarmtec online store, alarm kits, detectors, beams, batteries and Ajax ranges, prices including VAT (checked October 2026)
- PriceCheck retailer listings for IDS, Hikvision AX PRO, Ajax, Optex and battery products (listings seen September - October 2026, VAT not stated)
- The Handyman Johannesburg, security installation prices (15 January 2026, VAT not stated)
What Affects the Cost
- Number of buttons.
- Wired or wireless.
- Spare zones on the panel.
- Programming and control-room setup.
More costs are on the alarm system prices guide.
What to Include in Your Request
- Town or suburb and property type.
- Number of buttons and where they should go.
- Fixed or portable.
- Alarm brand and response provider.
- Never send alarm codes, app passwords or master PINs in a quote request. A provider will set or change these with you on site.
How the Enquiry Works
- Request. Say where you need buttons.
- Match. Independent installers and security companies that may serve your area can respond.
- Check. The installer confirms compatibility and spare zones.
- Install and test. Each button is tested with the control room.
- Agree. Confirm the response procedure in writing.
Request quotes from providers serving your area. Availability depends on your location and service requirements.
Panic buttons can be added to any request on Alarm Systems South Africa.
Panic Button FAQs
Does a panic button work when the alarm is off?
Yes, if programmed as a 24-hour panic zone, which is standard.
Will a panic button sound the siren?
It can be set to sound the siren or to be silent. Silent is common in shops and when an intruder is present.
Do I need armed response for a panic button?
You need someone to act on the signal. That is usually a monitoring centre with armed response.
Can I carry a panic button in the garden?
Yes, with a wireless pendant or remote, within the system's radio range.
How often should panic buttons be tested?
Test after installation and regularly afterwards, after telling the control room you are testing.
Related Services
Alarm Systems South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. Alarms are supplied, installed, repaired, monitored and responded to by independent providers, and your agreement is with the provider you appoint. Before you pay, ask each one for a written quote listing equipment, labour, warranty and any contract or cancellation terms.
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