How Ooma AirDial Call Alerts Make Emergency Response Easier

As businesses and property owners search for reliable, future-ready alternatives, POTS replacement for emergency systems has become an urgent priority. That’s where Ooma AirDial comes in.

Imagine these scenarios:

• A student walking to their dorm hears a cry for help and activates a campus blue-light safety phone to summon a security officer.

• Sparks from a wildfire land on the roof of a closed manufacturing plant, creating a smoldering fire that sets off the fire alarm system.

• It’s 2 a.m., and an apartment complex resident gets stuck between floors and uses the elevator phone to ring for help.

Each moment depends on a critical connection – an emergency call being made, received, and responded to without delay. Traditionally, these systems have run on POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service), the aging copper-wired lines now being retired across the country. However, copper analog lines are going extinct, and businesses are encouraged to switch to a cellular connection. 

A Smarter POTS Replacement Option

Ooma AirDial is a trusted copper analog phone replacement that helps facilities transition their legacy devices, like fire alarms, elevators, alarm systems, blue-light safety phones, and more, away from copper lines and onto a secure digital network.

Since its launch in 2022, Ooma AirDial has delivered reliable connectivity through a managed wireless internet connection. And with ongoing upgrades, the system is becoming more powerful, secure, and valuable for facilities managers. One of the most impactful updates is call alerts for emergency calls.

What Are AirDial Call Alerts?

AirDial’s emergency notification feature allows up to 10 individuals to be alerted via SMS or email when an emergency call is made from a connected device.

Let’s say a resident gets stuck in an elevator and presses the emergency phone button. With AirDial, their call will go through like normal—but at the same time, multiple people (property managers, maintenance staff, security, and more) will receive immediate notifications that someone needs help.

This dramatically improves emergency response time and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

A Feature That Copper Lines Can’t Match

Call alerts are a perfect example of how POTS replacement solutions like AirDial offer continuity and real upgrades over legacy systems. Copper phone lines cannot deliver multi-recipient notifications or cloud-based monitoring tools.

With call alerts, building managers don’t need to wait for a voicemail or a missed call to realize there’s a problem. They get notified in real-time and can act quickly, whether it’s sending help to an elevator or checking on a triggered fire alarm.

Easy Management Through the Remote Portal

Facilities staff can manage their notification list through the AirDial Remote Device Management web portal. If a security guard retires, their contact can be replaced in seconds. If a new building manager comes on board, their number can be added without calling a service provider or touching hardware.

This flexibility is one of the many ways Ooma AirDial simplifies maintenance for building operators juggling dozens—or even hundreds—of legacy devices that still require phone connectivity.

Elevators: Staying Code Compliant as POTS Disappears

Elevator phones are legally required in commercial buildings and multifamily residences. Many of these systems still rely on copper lines, even as providers phase out support. When a phone line goes down, so does your compliance and, more importantly, your residents’ ability to call for help.

By using Ooma AirDial as your POTS replacement for elevator emergency phones, you ensure uninterrupted service and instant call alerts when those phones are used. That kind of visibility can mean the difference between a quick rescue and a delayed response that escalates into panic.

Fire Alarm Panels: Protecting Lives and Property

Most fire alarms and panels are programmed to perform regular test calls to monitoring stations. If a panel fails to connect due to a broken phone line, you may never know until it’s too late—and by then, it could be a compliance issue or worse.

Ooma AirDial is a dependable copper analog phone replacement for fire alarms that ensures these calls go through. And if they don’t? You’ll get a call alert instantly to troubleshoot before the system is compromised.

Blue-Light Safety Phones: Keeping Campuses and Parking Lots Safer

Blue-light emergency phones are critical on college campuses, hospital grounds, and parking structures. These devices allow individuals to instantly call for help when they’re in danger or witnessing an emergency. But many of these systems are still connected via outdated copper phone lines—which means they’re at risk of service loss just when someone needs them most.

Using Ooma AirDial as a POTS replacement for blue-light safety phones, you can ensure that calls for help are always connected, and that multiple personnel are notified when a distress signal is sent. With AirDial’s call alert feature, security teams, campus police, or on-site managers receive instant notifications when the phone is used, even if the call doesn’t go through due to a malfunction.

Peace of Mind Across All Your Locations

Whether you’re managing a single property or hundreds, AirDial’s call alerts and centralized management tools give you visibility into all your emergency systems. You don’t need to physically check every elevator, alarm, or safety phone. You’ll know the moment there’s an issue – and who responded.

This makes Ooma AirDial a scalable, future-ready solution for facilities teams managing large portfolios or distributed campuses.

POTS Replacement Is No Longer Optional

With traditional copper phone lines being phased out nationwide, continuing to rely on POTS is risky – and expensive. Call quality is declining, monthly rates are rising, and support is dwindling.

By switching to Ooma AirDial through POTS Replacement, you get:

• Reliable service for your legacy devices
• Emergency call alerts to keep your team informed
• Remote management of critical systems
• Seamless installation and support from a trusted reseller

If your fire alarms, elevator phones, or security panels still depend on copper lines, don’t wait for those lines to fail. Let us help you transition to a smarter, safer solution.

Get Started with Ooma AirDial from POTS Replacement

We proudly offer Ooma AirDial as part of our mission to modernize your building’s essential systems. We make it easy to ditch copper lines and keep your emergency systems up and running – compliantly, reliably, and affordably.

Ready to upgrade your emergency communications?
Contact us today to learn how Ooma AirDial can be your trusted POTS replacement for emergency systems.