Guardian Alert 911 personal emergency response system emergency pendantcalls 911 Guardian Alert 911 - - Guardian Alert 911™ personal emergency response system enables you to call "911" in an emergency situation (accident, fall, illness, or danger) and speak directly to the 911 operator. Provides 24 hour/7 day emergency protection. Connect to the 911 operator by pushing a single button. With the 911 Guardian Phone, you can talk to the 911 operator, explain your exact emergency, and give the location of your home. You talk directly to the emergency operator, not to a call center. Guardian Alert 911 requires no monthly subscription or service fee. Once you purchase Guardian Alert 911, it is yours to keep and use forever! Guardian Alert 911 works just like a cordless phone on any standard phone line with 911 service and tone dialing. The single button on this phone is programmed to dial 911 when pushed. Guardian Alert 911 can be comfortably worn around the neck, clipped on a belt, or carried in a pocket at all times. (NOTE: Guardian Alert 911 will be okay if it is accidentally splashed with water, but unit is not waterproof and should not be worn in the shower.) To avoid accidental activation, the activation button is recessed and must be depressed for a minimum of 1/2 second to turn on the phone. In an emergency, press the activation button on the Guardian Alert 911. The pendant immediately calls 911. Within seconds, you speak directly with the 911 operator through the Guardian Alert 911. No monitoring fees, no services charges, and no contracts ever. No charging necessary. Replaceable AAA alkaline battery (included) in the pendant lasts up to 1 year in standby or for up to 30 minutes of talk time. Voice confirmations during dialing, shutdown, system test, and battery test. Included duplex jack allows a second phone to be used on the same phone outlet. Easy 2-step installation: Connect base station to any phone outlet and electrical outlet in your home. Install included AAA alkaline battery into pendant. Dimensions: 1.9"W x 0.75" thick x 3.9 "H. Operating frequency: 900 MHz. Range: 600', line-of-sight, when worn around the neck. Battery life is up to 1 year standby or up to 30 minutes talk time. FCC and DOC approved. ETL listed. Splash resistant to JIS 6 standard. Includes pendant, base station, AC adapter for base station, 6' phone cord for base station, AAA alkaline battery, lanyard with quick detachment clip, belt clip, and instruction manual. 1-year mfg. warranty. Sorry, no gift wrap. How does Guardian Alert 911work? It is very simple. You just push the blue button on the wearable pendant and you can speak directly to a 911 operator from anywhere in or around the home. You do not need to use your regular telephone. Does Guardian Alert 911 use Cellular Service? No! The Guardian Alert 911 uses your home phone line. Do you have to be near a base station for 911 to hear you? No! Because the Guardian Alert 911 is the world’s smallest cordless speakerphone, you can speak directly to an operator instantly from anywhere in or around the home. This is the only product that allows you to speak from ANYWHERE in your home, not just within 50 feet of a speakerphone. The pendant range is up to 600 feet in a free-space environment! It will cover large homes and even a short distance outside your home. Are there any monthly charges or contracts? Absolutely Not! There are no monthly charges, no monitoring fees, no contracts, ever. You purchase the Guardian Alert 911 and it is yours to keep and use forever. What happens if I am unable to speak? If you are unable to speak, the Guardian Alert 911 can still give the 911 operator your location by utilizing the caller ID function. Because of this “enhanced 911” system, you can feel even safer that your location is known even before you speak. How do I install Guardian Alert 911? Just plug it into your existing phone jack. Is Guardian Alert 911 legal to use? Yes! The Guardian Alert 911 is completely legal to use in all 50 states and Canada. See the National Emergency Number Association (911) letter of approval under the Testimonials Tab. Does Guardian Alert 911 use a battery? Yes, the Guardian Alert 911 uses a AAA alkaline battery, which is included. The battery life is one-year and it can be tested at any time with the test button on the unit.. How can I deal with power outages? You can purchase our optional Battery Back-up unit (#30912) which will provide over 24 hours of back-up protection. It simply plugs between the wall and the base unit. What is the warranty on Guardian Alert 911? One Year Limited Warranty