# Physical button/panel with status light for (Heimdall) Surveillance state? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [May 28, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267 "2025-05-28T22:02:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vinnie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vinnie/32/124913_2.png) [@vinnie](https://community.homey.app/u/vinnie)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/1 "2025-05-28T22:02:00Z")
I’ve started using Homey Pro with Heimdall to bring together all my sensors and devices (Unifi Protect cameras, Aqara sensors, smart lock) — it’s awesome! Now, I’m looking for a **physical** (toggle) **button** or (touch) **panel** that I can place near the main door. This device should be able to: ● Toggle between (Heimdall) Surveillance states: Armed / Partially Armed / Disarmed ● Display the current Surveillance state using a status light: For example: Red (Armed), Orange (Partially Armed), Green (Disarmed) This would allow my kids and other family members to easily enable or disable surveillance when leaving or entering the house. Some smart home brands offer buttons, but none seem to include a status light. **Is there any off-the-shelf product that supports this functionality?** ---
**Author:** ![FKey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fkey/32/14793_2.png) [@FKey](https://community.homey.app/u/FKey)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/2 "2025-05-29T06:36:18Z")
Would [button+](https://community.homey.app/t/button-release-0-7-17-test-0-7-17/89931) work for you? ✅ physical buttons ✅ status lights PS: a toggle button for disarm does make your alarm quite useles… ---
**Author:** ![oklie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/oklie/32/11344_2.png) [@oklie](https://community.homey.app/u/oklie)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/3 "2025-05-29T06:52:47Z")
I use the Ring Keypad for that. Works great. ---
**Author:** ![vinnie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vinnie/32/124913_2.png) [@vinnie](https://community.homey.app/u/vinnie)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/5 "2025-05-29T07:51:23Z")
Button+ looks promising! You have a point. It’s probably better to get a keypad. Do you have any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/6 "2025-05-29T07:52:17Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/b/8/b8efd9008f0bb51725d06e4c8f25cfe9a9a0d6f0.jpeg "Frient Intelligent Keypad ~ Smart Security for Homey & SmartThings!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG-sMsJ_2ps) ---
**Author:** ![vinnie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vinnie/32/124913_2.png) [@vinnie](https://community.homey.app/u/vinnie)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/7 "2025-05-29T07:54:31Z")
This one? > **[Alarm Keypad (2nd Gen)](https://eu.ring.com/products/alarm-security-keypad-gen-2)** > > Featuring a more compact design to seamlessly blend into your home, Alarm Keypad can be placed wherever is most convenient to easily arm and disarm your Alarm system. \* Requires Alarm Base Station.\* Compatible with 1st and 2nd generation Alarm... As far as I understand, it requires Alarm Base Station, right? ---
**Author:** ![oklie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/oklie/32/11344_2.png) [@oklie](https://community.homey.app/u/oklie)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/8 "2025-05-29T08:07:29Z")
Yes, that is the one and no, I only use this device. See forum topic [Ring Security - Extend Heimdall with Ring Security products](https://community.homey.app/t/ring-security-extend-heimdall-with-ring-security-products/47287) for more information. ---
**Author:** ![vinnie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/vinnie/32/124913_2.png) [@vinnie](https://community.homey.app/u/vinnie)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/9 "2025-05-29T08:18:23Z")
Looks very promising! Do you have good experience with this keypad? ---
**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/physical-button-panel-with-status-light-for-heimdall-surveillance-state/137267/10 "2025-05-29T09:00:00Z")
Don’t use it myself.