Purchased these to keep a couple for myself and give away to others, especially a senior parent and grandparent. Tested a couple of them and they are certainly loud enough to get some attention. The alarm sound differs slightly from most car alarms which is also important since not everyone is inclined to investigate a car alarm right away.
The only downsides I can see so far are that the box only comes with one set of directions and the design could make folks try to push what looks like a button if they haven't read the directions or tested it first. Because of this, I demonstrated how it works to both older folks (70s and almost 90), specifically mentioned the circle that looks like a button is NOT how you activate it, then asked them to tell me how it works.
To further make sure someone is likely to know how to use it in a panic, I also took a picture of the directions then put 4 copies of that picture on a word document, printed the document, then cut the individual instruction sheets from the single page for distribution. A minor inconvenience.
Pluses: easy to operate, loud enough to get attention, variety of colors to choose your favorite, let other pick the color they want, and/or pick a color that blends in with the clothing or location. I especially appreciate the ability to replace the battery when needed.
Overall, I am pleased with this purchase and have already purchased another set. It's a nice and practical way to demonstrate that you care about someone and their safety.
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