CBW LockDown vs BlueBird Alerts

Lock down schools, campuses, office buildings, and large complexes in LESS than a SECOND with the touch of a button! The CBW LockDown app combined with ControlByWeb™ products are the building blocks needed to create a customized lock down system for instant lockdown in the event of an emergency. Simply setup CBW LockDown to trigger a relay, variable, or register on a ControlByWeb™ device* to begin a chain of events to lockdown a building or complex. Relays can be connected to electric door locks, alarms, phone dialers, or lockdown status lights that tell others not to enter the building. In addition, many ControlByWeb™ devices allow you to send email and text messages** to alert authorities and others of an impending threat. ControlByWeb products are highly customizable, for example, once the lock down is enabled, you can configure it to only be disabled by a password-protected, web control panel. Using CBW LockDown with our X-600M industrial controller gives you additional features such as the option to monitor who has triggered the lock down for a quicker response time. CBW LockDown combined with ControlByWeb products is a reliable and cost-effective solution to lockdown schools, campuses, office buildings, and large complexes. Because ControlByWeb products communicate directly with one another, you do not need to use any outside cloud servers or services. There are no monthly fees, and no additional software to install. * Installation of ControlByWeb products requires a basic knowledge of electronics and computer networking. In some cases, a Systems Integrator or licensed Electrician may be required. ** Text messages are sent via email messages to the recipients wireless carrier and converted to text. See http://www.controlbyweb.com/applications/school-lockdown.html for more information.

BlueBird Alerts gives every staff member in your school a direct line to safety — instant emergency activation, real-time acknowledgement tracking, and built-in communication tools, all in one app. INSTANT EMERGENCY ACTIVATION One hold of the large on-screen button sends a school-wide emergency alert to every registered device in seconds. Staff see a full-screen takeover with alert type, protocol steps, and a live count of who has acknowledged. Five alert types — Lockdown, Secure, Evacuate, Shelter, and Hold — with clear instructions for each. REAL-TIME STAFF COMMUNICATION Send messages to all staff during an active emergency or communicate one-on-one through direct messaging. Conversations sync instantly so your team stays coordinated when it matters most. STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY Emergency roll call lets staff mark each student safe, missing, or injured from their phone during an evacuation. Results update in real time for administrators so no student falls through the cracks. HALL PASS MANAGEMENT Issue and track hall passes digitally. Know exactly which students are in the hallways at any moment with a live active-pass dashboard. Full history keeps records clean for administrators. BUILDING DIRECTORY Browse your school's buildings, floors, and rooms with an interactive directory. Floor plan maps help staff navigate and direct first responders. The Building Clear feature lets administrators account for every room after an emergency. DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS • Works on any iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Sign in with your school credentials, Face ID, or Google Workspace SSO • Dark and light mode support • Push notifications guaranteed to break through Silent mode for true emergencies BlueBird Alerts is built exclusively for K-12 schools and requires an active BlueBird subscription administered by your school or district. Contact your school's IT administrator to get access.