Here's how it works:  When the Console is triggered, it flashes your home's lights and blares apiercing 95 decibel siren (about as loud as a home stero on max volume).  And, it activates the voice dialer system.   It calls you first.  If you don't answer, it alls three programmable numbers (friends & family) until somebody picks up.  When you answer,  it plays a pre-recoredd message.  Press"0" to listen in on your home.  That way you can determine if there really is an emergency or if it's just a false alrm.  You can kiss those false alarm fines goodbye once and for all!