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Sensors and Zones

Disabling a Sensor or Zone

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

You can turn a zone off, or bypass, some sensors. During this time, the zone is not monitored when the system is armed. This is useful during periods when a sensor is being repaired. You can turn a zone off only when the system is disarmed. The system continues to…

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Sensors and Zones

What are Zones

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

Zones are how your smart home security system manages and controls sensors. The sensors are assigned to zones and when a sensor is trigger the system informs you which zone has been triggered.

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Keypad Codes and Secret Words

Managing Your Secret Word

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

The security secret word (also known as the central station passcode) is used in alarm situations when the central monitoring station calls the emergency contact(s) to verify an alarm. It validates that the person answering the telephone is authorized to take the call. When an alarm is sent to a…

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Keypad Codes and Secret Words

Managing System Keypad Codes

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

The Master keypad code and the secret word was set up by the technician at the time of installation. The Master keypad code has full access to all the security options available to the subscriber. Keep this code safe. Additional keypad codes can be added to the system for other…

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Keypad Codes and Secret Words

Adding a Keypad Code

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

From the App Select More > Keypad Codes > ‘+’ icon > Enter your current master code > Enter your new code From the Touchscreen From the Home screen, tap the Settings app.   Enter the Master keypad code.  The Settings menu is displayed.   Tap Security > Manage Keypad…

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Keypad Codes and Secret Words

Editing a Keypad Code

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

From the Home screen, tap the Settings app.   Enter the Master keypad code.  The Settings menu is displayed.   Tap Security > Manage Keypad Codes > Edit (beside the code you wish to edit).   The edit keypad code screen is displayed.     Enter new keypad code details as needed.…

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Keypad Codes and Secret Words

Understanding and Managing Duress Codes

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

The Duress keypad code is used to disarm the system and send a silent alarm to the central monitoring station. It gives the appearance of disarming the security system if an intruder is forcing you to disarm your system. IMPORTANT:  By default, the Duress Code is disabled.  To enable and…

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Arming and Disarming Your Security System

Sending an Emergency Alarm

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

You can manually trip an alarm in the event of an emergency by pressing the Emergency button on the touchscreen. Emergency alarms are reported without an Entry delay or Alarm Transmission delay. To manually trip an alarm:  Press the Panic button on the lower front of the touchscreen. The emergency…

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Arming and Disarming Your Security System

Disarming the System and Understanding What Happens During an Alarm

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

To enter the premises without immediately generating an alarm, you must use an entry/exit door and enter the correct keypad code using any user interface to disarm the system before the entry delay period expires or disarm your system using the mobile app prior to entry. The entry delay begins when…

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Arming and Disarming Your Security System

Canceling The Arming Process

Clint Wolford
February 13, 2018

When you arm the system, the Security Status header displays a countdown of the number of seconds until the Exit Delay is over. You can cancel the arming process before it is complete. Tap the Security Status header while it is displaying a countdown. The Security app is displayed with…

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