In South Africa, where safety is an everyday concern, the Ajax Mobile Panic Button is more than just a feature, it’s peace of mind in your pocket.
Recently, we were told the true story of a young couple driving to Cape Town when their car broke down along the N2. Stranded opposite a township, they found themselves in a terrifying situation. Within minutes, men surrounded the car, smashed the windows, assaulted them and stole everything they had.
They survived, but the shock and trauma stayed with them. Their story is a harsh reminder of how quickly an ordinary day can turn into an emergency, and why having a way to call for help instantly is so important.
That’s exactly what the Ajax Mobile Panic Button is designed for.
What Is the Ajax Mobile Panic?
The Ajax Panic Button is built right into the Ajax Security System app, turning your smartphone into an instant lifeline. With just one tap, it sends an alert to the central monitoring station (CMS) and all users linked to your system. Crucially, it doesn’t just raise an alarm, it shares your exact live location on a map, anywhere in the world.
This means your family, colleagues or security provider know not only that you’re in trouble, but where to find you. Users can also copy the GPS coordinates from the event feed and share them directly if needed.
How Does the Ajax Mobile Panic Button Work?
It’s simple:
- Press the panic button in the App
- A notification is instantly sent to all system users and the CMS.
- The alert includes your exact GPS location.
- Other users can access and share your coordinates from the feed, ensuring you can be found quickly even if communication breaks down.
Because the panic button lives inside the app, it works wherever you have your phone.
Can the Ajax Panic Button Do More Than Raise an Alarm?
Yes, and this is where the Ajax Mobile Panic Button really stands out. Through the app, you can configure the button to trigger different types of alerts: intrusion, fire, medical, or even a silent alarm.
Is There Also a Physical Ajax Panic Button?
Yes. Ajax also offers small wireless devices, the Button and DoubleButton, which can be carried on a keyring. These instantly trigger alarms through the system, although unlike the app-based panic button, they don’t transmit GPS location and you have to be in range of your Ajax Hub.
Still, for many people, the Mobile Panic Button is the simplest and most practical solution, because your phone is almost always with you.
The Bottom Line on the Ajax Mobile Panic Button
For the couple caught on the N2, just one press could have changed everything, alerting their security provider, notifying family members and sending their exact location so help could reach them sooner.
Want to see how the Ajax Panic Button works for yourself? Visit our open showroom in Somerset West and explore the full Ajax range of security systems Olitron has to offer, or contact Olitron here for more information.
