Barix Simple Paging vs BlueBird Alerts

Make Public Address Announcements over your network   Simple Use your iPhone or iPad to make crisp and clear Public Address announcements throughout your facility, or in specific zones. With automatic discovery, full status information and automatic configuration, making announcements from your iPhone whilst out and about your site is easy! Paging Select zones, push a button and start talking; anyone can operate the system ! The App shows which Zones are in use and displays real time status information on the components of the Paging System. Solution The Barix Simple Paging App works seamlessly as part of the Barix Simple Paging Solution; a server-less, self configuring system which is super easy to set up. Functionality and ease-of-use at its best - from Barix, the voice of simplicity.

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.