Personal Alarm Advice

Practical guides to choosing and using a monitored personal alarm at home or on the go.

Everyday Smartwatch or Monitored GPS Alarm: Which Suits Your Needs?

Smartwatch vs monitored personal alarm: compare who receives an SOS, location sharing, fall detection, charging and daily use before you choose.

Choosing Emergency Contacts and Keyholders for a Personal Alarm

Choose personal alarm keyholders and emergency contacts with confidence. Plan availability, home access, backup contacts and updates to your monitoring details.

Setting Up a Personal Alarm Before Coming Home from Hospital

Plan a personal alarm after hospital discharge. A family checklist covering connections, wearing, contacts, home access and testing before use.

Will My Pendant Alarm Reach the Garden? How to Check Coverage

Check pendant alarm range around your home and garden. Understand line-of-sight figures, walls, base-unit placement and when a portable GPS alarm may suit you.

Can You Wear a Personal Alarm in the Shower?

Personal alarms in the shower: check device instructions, wearing position, care, bathroom coverage and response arrangements before use.

Can Two People Share a Home Personal Alarm?

Explore personal alarms for couples, extra pendants, shared base units and compatible sensors. Check coverage, programming and costs with TASK Connect.

Personal Alarms With No Monthly Fee: What Should You Check?

Personal alarms with no monthly fee: check equipment, SIM, apps, batteries, response and support costs before comparing them with a monitored service.