Ashley Safety Alarm (Version 2) review
Ashley Personal Safety Alarm (Version 2)
By Tom Calder
Key specs
The maker's figures.
- Connectivity
- None
- Fall detection
- None
- Monitoring
- None
- Battery / charging
- USB rechargeable (cable included)
The Ashley Alarm 2 is a well-made rechargeable siren-and-strobe personal safety alarm, not a fall-detection pendant. It has no GPS, no fall sensor and no monitoring service, so it only helps if you or someone nearby can react to the noise.
- Best for
- A loud personal-attack deterrent for lone walking, commuting or door answering — not a fall-detection or telecare device.
- Skip it if
- You need automatic fall detection or a monitored pendant for an older or vulnerable relative
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- A loud 130dB+ siren (manufacturer claim) and 200-lumen strobe, plus a button-activated torch on the side
- USB-rechargeable with up to a year on standby and no ongoing subscription
- Small (9 x 2.6 x 1.1cm), light (40g), pin-pull activation with no false-trigger risk
Worth knowing
- No GPS, fall detection or 24/7 monitoring — it cannot call for help automatically
- Only effective if someone is close enough to hear the siren and respond
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy this if you need automatic fall detection or a monitored pendant for an older or vulnerable relative — this is a personal-attack alarm, not telecare. For that, look at a proper monitored service (e.g. Careline365, LifeConnect24, or local-authority telecare, typically £15-25/month) rather than this device. Worth knowing too: activation is a pin-pull mechanism that needs reasonable grip strength and dexterity, which can be a genuine barrier if arthritis or limited hand strength is a factor.
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for An independent older adult who wants one simple, big-button phone with a one-touch way to ring family — not someone who needs automatic fall alerts.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:07 GMT · Details
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Best for A family happy to be the first responder — someone wants live GPS and automatic fall alerts sent straight to their own phone rather than a call centre.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Best for Someone who wants a smartwatch-style alarm with live GPS tracking and a family monitoring app, and is prepared to pay an ongoing monthly service fee on top of the device.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:07 GMT · Details
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