Don't Buy it!
I found the unit totally unsatisfactory.<br /><br />For the price of $184.00 all you get is a cheesy little cell phone that can only call 911 with one button press and hang up with the second button press.  It appeared that you could have gotten this in a Dollar Store.<br /><br />Any cell phone with, even with no service can call 911 for free as long as it has a battery charge with three button presses.  The Federal Government requires that all towers accept 911 emergency calls even if the cell phone is not activated with a service company.<br /><br />It arrived and I was stunned to find a simple little unit that didn't appear to have any quallity built into it.<br /><br />I tried two test calls to 911. Both failed. Both times I reached the 911 operator but in neither test was the 911 operator able to hear or talk to me.  Leaving me to hang up on them and I'm sure leaving the 911 operator wondering if an actual emergency was taking place but having no way to talk the caller.<br /><br />On the second call there was a lot of "static or screeching" interfereing with the call.  I couldn't tell what was going on.<br /><br />You can get a much better quality phone and product by just getting a simple AT&T flip "Go-Phone" for about $30.00.  The phone is much more substantial.  Just let the allowable minutes run out and just keep it for dialing 911.<br /><br />The phone has a battery and a screen.  But the screen it totally dark with no display unless you press and make the 911 call.<br /><br />So you are not able to tell the condition of the battery without calling 911 at the same time.  How lame is that?  Perhaps a low battery indicator might come up as the battery runs low, but I like to be able to have a look at the remaining charge at any time without having to call 911 in the process.<br /><br />The buttons were wiggly.  The call cancel button was called a toggle button but just appeared to be loose in its position.<br /><br />The call button, though slightly recessed, was still easily accessible to being pressed if you carried the phone in a purse full of items or your pocket with keys or something.  It could easily activate accidentally.<br /><br />Even the lanyard cord was a cheap ribbon with a crimped piece of metal forming the loop on the end with a clip at the end.  Couldn't have been cheaper.<br /><br />A better bet is just to get a simple flip AT&T "Go-Phone" and let minutes expire.  As it flips shut it is less likely to go off in pocket or purse.  No lanyard here but much cheaper ($30) for a quality phone.<br /><br />Even better, look at this:<br />The GreatCall 5Star Urgent response phone that allows you to press button for 911 and/or press the button and speak to a call center representative where you can talk to operators who can call for help for you.<br /><br />This unit is only about $50.00 vs. $184.00.  There is a small monthly service charge, but very worth it if you have a loved one you are trying to protect.  It works on the Verizon network, so you can use it most places away from home where Verizon is available.<br /><br />You can see it at:<br />[[ASIN:B0077T1YZC 5Star Urgent Response (Silver)]]<br /><br />Sorry, guys, but for $184.00 this delivered very, very little.<br /><br />The Plus:<br />I returned the unit the same day and received a very quick, full refund without any hassle.<br /><br />Disappointed.
Rating: 1 stars