Push-button request-to-exit devices require a person to press a physical button to signal egress or activate an access control device. Touchless devices use infrared sensing to respond to a hand wave, which supports hands-free operation in settings where reducing shared contact matters.

Request-to-exit devices for swinging or sliding doors may use existing wiring and can be installed with configurations that include an auto operator, electric strike, electrified deadlatch with latch retraction, or magnetic lock. Select a compatible single-gang or narrow-stile plate, provide battery or DC power as required, and verify the completed installation with the local authority having jurisdiction.

Indoor request-to-exit devices typically mount in standard single-gang boxes, narrow-stile applications, or other door hardware layouts, with options such as push buttons, motion sensors, and touchless sensors. Outdoor devices use weather-resistant construction, such as stainless-steel plates and IP65-rated housings in applicable models, to support installations exposed to dust and water while offering single-gang or slimline mounting options.

Compare power options, such as battery, optional DC, or 12 to 24 VAC/VDC, along with relay type and rating, including NO/NC contacts, to match the access-control system. Review adjustable timing or toggle operation, detection and activation requirements, and wiring features such as existing-wire replacement, wired communication, or quick-connect terminals for a practical installation.