Peace of Mind in Your Pocket: What Are Personal Safety Alarms? 

Dancing the night away at a friend’s party, taking an Uber home, or walking home alone are typical Friday night activities for many women.  

A fun night out and letting your hair down can be exactly what you need to recharge your social battery. 

However, the chances that a party or solo walk can turn into a dangerous situation is extremely high. The statistics say it all: 

• In the U.S. alone, more than 280,000 women are victims of sexual assault each year.  
• Additionally, women between the ages of 15 and 44 face a greater risk of experiencing violence than they do of suffering from cancer or having car accidents. 
• One in every three women has experienced physical violence since age15. 

Although these are jarring numbers to read, the good news is there is a way to reclaim control of your personal safety. In this article, we will explain what personal safety alarms are and how they can ensure you feel safe enough to have all the fun nights out you deserve. 

What Are Personal Alarms? 

Personal security alarms are either smartphone apps or physical devices designed for use in dangerous situations. 

Whether you’re traveling solo, walking home alone at night, or just want peace of mind that help is within reach, a personal safety alarm is essential. 

Personal safety apps 

Personal safety alarms can also come in the form of a smartphone app. In some cases, you can simply tap a widget on your home screen and emergency services will be notified that you’re in a dangerous situation and need help. 

Personal safety apps like Aster allow you to preprogram your emergency contacts, meaning they’ll also be alerted if the app is triggered. 

Personal safety apps may include a location-tracking feature. This means that both 911 operators and your loved ones will have access to the exact location of your emergency, ensuring you get help faster. 

These apps operate for as long as your phone has battery life and often have an audio and video feature where your emergency contacts receive a live stream from your phone if you trigger the app. 

A personal safety device 

Another type of personal safety alarm is a portable device you can carry with you. These devices often have key ring attachments or can be hooked onto a belt loop, meaning you can keep them on your person. They’re designed to deter attackers and draw attention to your emergency situation by emitting a loud alarm sound. 

Plus, some of these personal alarms come with a flashing strobe light or an LED flashlight designed to draw even more attention to you. 

Typically, a personal alarm keychain works by pulling an activation pin or pressing a button to trigger the loud sound. 

The best personal safety alarms boast compact designs, ensuring they can be carried with you wherever you go. 

Why You Need a Personal Safety Alarm 

Personal alarm systems aren’t just nice self-defense tools — they’re necessities for women. 

It’s clear from the above statistics: women are vulnerable in the world we live in. An innocent, everyday moment can quickly turn into a dangerous situation. Here are three of the main reasons why you need personal safety alarms: 

Get immediate assistance 

Regardless of your situation, whether it be a violent attack or a medical emergency, a personal alarm can ensure you get help right away. 

A physical device can let others know that you’re in danger, and they can call for help or provide assistance themselves. 

A personal alarm app contacts 911 on your behalf without you needing to make a phone call, and emergency responders will be dispatched directly to help you. 

A personal alarm ensures that you’re never waiting for help—especially in situations where every second counts. 

Let people know you’re feeling vulnerable 

You don’t necessarily have to be in imminent danger to use a personal alarm app. Take Aster, for example.  

We’ve included a feature in our personal safety app called the “hold until safe” button. You can press and hold this button anytime you feel nervous or uncomfortable, even if you’re not in danger.  

If you release the button at any time, emergency services will be notified. If the situation you feel nervous about resolves, you can cancel the button. 

Personal alarms can provide comfort, knowing that even if you’re just feeling a bit uneasy, you can get help. 

Give you and your loved ones peace of mind 

A personal alarm can help you feel safe and secure as you go about daily life. But they can also give your friends and family members peace of mind that you have a device or app with you that allows you to get help if needed. 

With Aster, you can add what we call followers to the app, who will be notified if you ever trigger the personal alarm. They can also receive a preprogrammed message from you letting them know the details of your whereabouts. 

The Benefits of Having a Personal Alarm 

Aside from getting help right away and enjoying peace of mind, there are several other benefits of having a personal alarm. Some of them include: 

• Reliability: Other self-defense tools and safety products, like pepper spray or stun guns, aren’t necessarily reliable. You never know if they’re going to work when you need them to, and you could end up injuring yourself. Both an app and a physical device have less chance of failing you when you need them most. 
• Independence: Having a personal alarm means you can go about your daily activities without having to worry or feel anxious about getting into a dangerous situation where you can’t get help. This allows you to maintain your independence and live life on your own terms. 
• Ease of use: Both personal alarm apps and devices are easy to use. A physical device can be quickly triggered by pushing a button or pulling a pin. Apps like Aster have a nifty slider on your home screen that you can simply swipe. 
• Portability: We have our phones with us all the time. This means that no matter where you go, you automatically have a personal alarm with you. Physical devices can also be worn on your person or stored on your keychain so that you can carry them around with you easily. 
• Customization: Personal safety apps like Aster let you personalize your emergency contacts or followers and customize event details that’ll be sent out if you trigger the app. 
• Cost-effectiveness: Personal alarms can be easily purchased or downloaded and are typically quite affordable. 

The Best Personal Safety Alarm for Complete Peace of Mind 

A safety app like Aster is the ideal personal alarm, no matter your age, gender, or daily activities. 

By simply sliding a widget on your smartphone’s home screen, you can alert 911 that you need help without having to make a call yourself. You can also set up the app to alert certain contacts that you’re in danger and need help. 

Even if you’re just feeling a little uneasy, Aster can help. With our “hold until safe” button, you can feel protected before a situation becomes dangerous or violent. You can even create a pre-saved message that will be sent to your emergency contacts about your whereabouts and activity if you ever trigger the app. 

Aster is the ultimate personal alarm, giving you all the tools you need to stay safe as you enjoy life. 

Visit our website to learn more about how Aster can help you feel safe. You can also download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store today.