Background: As the world's population age at a fast rate, promoting health and wellbeing of older persons is vital and necessitates appropriate care and an enabling environment. The municipalities, responsible for the special housing facilities, face significant challenges in recruiting sufficient social and healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand of health and social care. Welfare technology may be an important contributor in social and health care provision. The use of welfare technology has often not fulfilled the expectations when implemented in real-world settings, and research on the direct experiences of older persons with these technologies, particularly those living in special housing facilities, is lacking.  Objective: To investigate the experiences of older persons utilizing a digital safety alarm system in special housing facilities. Method: A qualitative study based on 17 individual interviews with older persons living in special housing facilities, analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Results: The older persons found digital safety alarm system to involve emotional-, existential- and technological aspects. They found increased security in case of incidents influencing safety in everyday life. They narrated how digital safety alarm system limited one’s privacy, and that they learned to live with visibility- They also had a desire to be in control of the surveillance, as they managed the devices. An overarching theme emerged:  Balancing inner peace and vulnerability in everyday life. Conclusion: Digital safety alarm system, is perceived as a valuable tool for enhancing safety and security for older persons in special housing facilities. However, its use raises questions about privacy and the risk of perceived intrusions into personal space. To ensure the technology is accepted and experienced positively, careful implementation is required, balancing practical safety needs with individuals’ rights to personal privacy.