Digital panic button.
Instant alerts.
Campus-wide coordination.
Kohost's SOS system gives every staff member a digital panic button on their smartphone. Trigger lockdowns, send mass notifications to all staff, and coordinate your building systems—all within seconds of an emergency.
Works with your existing safety systems
From alert to resolution
in seconds.
When every second counts, Kohost automates your emergency response protocols and coordinates your entire campus simultaneously.
Alert Triggered
Any staff member presses the digital SOS button from their smartphone or tablet. The alert includes location, emergency type, and the staff member's identity.
Automated Response
Building systems respond instantly—doors lock, cameras activate, alarm panels trigger, and lighting adjusts to emergency protocols. No manual intervention required.
Staff Notified
Every staff member receives simultaneous push notifications, SMS alerts, and email. PA system broadcasts emergency instructions. Admin dashboard shows real-time status.
Internal emergency
coordination system.
Digital Panic Button
Every staff member gets a one-tap SOS button on their smartphone. No special hardware, no wall-mounted buttons to find—just open the app and press. Works from any location on campus, even outside the building.
Automated Lockdown
When an emergency is triggered, Kohost automatically locks all exterior and interior doors, triggers alarm panels, and secures the building—all within seconds. Override manually for evacuation scenarios when needed.
Mass Notifications
Reach every staff member simultaneously through SMS, email, push notifications, and PA system integration. Customizable alert templates for different emergency types ensure the right message goes out instantly.
Prepared for
any situation.
Each emergency type triggers a tailored automated response. Kohost coordinates the right actions for every scenario your campus may face.
Active Threat
Staff triggers lockdown alert. Within seconds, all doors lock automatically, cameras begin recording and streaming to the admin dashboard, staff receive shelter-in-place instructions, and first responders are provided building maps and entry points.
Medical Emergency
Alert designated medical staff and the front office instantly. Specific doors unlock for emergency responder access while the rest of the building remains secure. Incident is logged with response times for documentation.
Fire or Evacuation
All exit doors unlock automatically. Evacuation notices are sent to every staff member with route instructions. Digital signage displays evacuation maps. Attendance is tracked zone-by-zone so administrators know when all areas are cleared.
Conflicts/Fights
All staff are notified of the conflict. Optioanlly, exterior doors lock while interior routes remain accessible. You control the actions.
Suspicious Person
Alert admin and security staff with the reporter's location. Cameras in the reported area are flagged for live monitoring. Exterior entry points lock to prevent additional access while staff are guided through the appropriate response protocol.
Custom Emergency
Define your own emergency types in real time. Whether it's a gas leak, power outage, or campus-specific scenario, Kohost triggers the exact sequence of actions your safety plan requires.
Faster response.
Better outcomes.
Manual emergency coordination can take 4+ minutes to reach all staff and secure a building. Kohost automates the entire process in under 10 seconds—giving your campus the critical time advantage that makes the difference in any emergency.
Your building responds
automatically
Because Kohost controls all your building systems, emergency actions can be automated and immediate. Every second counts in coordinating your internal response.
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Automatic Door Locking Lock all exterior and classroom doors automatically when a lockdown is triggered. Override manually if needed for evacuation.
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Alarm System Activation Trigger building sirens or activate specific alarm zones based on the type of emergency to alert everyone on campus.
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PA System Broadcast Automated announcements over the public address system with pre-recorded instructions specific to each emergency type.
Common questions
answered.
Yes. Kohost is vendor-agnostic and integrates with alarm systems from DSC, Honeywell, Bosch, and most other major manufacturers. We connect to your existing panels and sensors—no rip and replace required. Your current alarm infrastructure becomes part of the unified emergency response system.
Staff access the SOS system through the Kohost app on their smartphone or tablet. The panic button is always one tap away from the home screen. Administrators can also trigger alerts from the web dashboard. No special hardware is needed—if a staff member has a phone, they have emergency access.
Absolutely. Kohost is built for multi-campus management. Each campus has its own emergency protocols and automated responses, while district administrators get a unified view across all locations. An alert at one campus can optionally notify other campuses, and you can coordinate response across your entire organization from one dashboard.
Yes. Kohost allows for custom messages to be sent to staff during drills. Kohost will follow asll actions as if the emergency were actually happening. This way, you know it works and you can make adjustments as needed.
Coordinate your emergency
response internally
Give your staff the tools to alert and coordinate instantly during any emergency. Schedule a demo to see Kohost's SOS system in action.