Questions?

Yes, personal safety alarms are legal to carry in Australia. In fact, they’re often recommended as a safe and legal self-defence alternative to pepper spray, which is restricted in many states.

A personal alarm is not a weapon, but a self-defence device designed to attract attention and deter threats. At 135dB, the Bellbrd personal safety alarm is loud enough to be effective from a distance — no physical contact required.

Recommended by police. and legal Australia-wide.

Yes, you can take a personal alarm on a plane. Bellbrd is an Australian Border Force-friendly, travel-approved safety alarm that can go with you wherever you go.

There are no restrictions on carrying personal safety alarms on planes or public transport in Australia. It’s a police-approved travel safety device you can rely on.

When you receive your Bellbrd it will come with operating instructions and a diagram of each of the buttons/features.

Bellbrd activates two ways:

1. Pull the pin to trigger the 135dB alarm and flashing light.
2. Hang it on a door handle — if it sways or falls, the alarm sounds automatically
   

This makes it ideal as a travel safety alarm, hotel room alarm, or renter-friendly home security option — no installation required.

Bellbrd only activates when the pin is pulled (no accidental presses), and includes a separate torch button for everyday use.

To deactivate your Bellbrd personal alarm, simply push the pin back into place.

The latch fits snugly and clicks in with gentle pressure — easy to do in a hurry.

135dB is extremely loud — the Bellbrd personal alarm is one of the loudest legal alarms available in Australia.

To put it in context:

• Dog barking: 60–80dB
• Helicopter: 90–100dB
• Ambulance siren: 100–120dB
• Bellbrd Alarm: 135dB (like a jet engine)
• Gunshot: 140–170dB

A 135dB siren can be heard from a great distance and is loud enough to startle and disorient.

Bellbrd comes fully charged and ready to use.

• Standby time: Up to 2 years
• Alarm duration: 90 minutes continuous
• Torch Use: 120 minutes
  

Bellbrd includes a USB-C charger and will notify you when the battery is low. With such a long standby time, you won’t need to charge it often.

No, the Bellbrd alarm is not a one-time-use device — it’s completely reusable.

You can activate and deactivate it as many times as needed, and with its 2-year standby time, it's always ready when you are.

Bellbrd is designed for daily carry and long-term peace of mind.

Every Bellbrd personal safety alarm order includes:

• 1 x Bellbrd Alarm
  
• 1 x brass keyring + O ring
  
• 1 x USB-C charging cable
  

Everything you need to feel safer, right out of the box.

Bellbrd is a 100% Australian-owned and operated company. We ship Australia-wide (no international shipping at this time).

Returns are accepted on all products in resellable condition within 60 days for a full refund.

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Have a question? Our Bellbrd customer service team is happy to help.

Visit our Contact Page to get in touch or email us via hello@bellbrd.com.au — we're here when you need us.