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Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor - Supported Use Cases

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This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.

Overview

The following table describes some use cases for Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor. Note: The Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor is designed to self-monitor property and assets. The Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor does not report alarms to a monitoring station.

Platform General / Device
Content type FAQ / Explanation
Source last updated 2024-05-24

Procedure

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The following table describes some use cases for Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor.  

Note: The Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor is designed to self-monitor property and assets. The Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor does not report alarms to a monitoring station. 

How will the Alarm.com Flex IO® sensor be used?  Example Applications
Contact Sensor allows you to use the Flex and built-in reed switch to monitor if something is opened or closed.  
  • Shed Doors
  • Storage Units
  • Chicken Coop
  • Fences
  • Delivery Boxes
  • RV Doors
Wired Contact Sensor allows you to wire a contact sensor to the Flex using the loop input terminal.  Install the Flex IO in a discrete and convenient location and wire the sensor to your door, window, or entry point
Pull-Apart Sensor allows you to use the Flex with a pull-apart or Magnapull sensor. This could be used to determine if something is moved from its location. 
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Yard Decorations
  • Jet Skis  
  • Boat Lifts
  • Motorcycles Machinery
Gate Control allows you to use the Flex with a compatible gate controller. 

Install the Flex IO to allow users to open their gate using Alarm.com. 

Important: Remote open commands require powered gates in the auto-close configuration. 
Virtual sensor integrated with an IQ panel  Install the Flex IO to integrate with a Qolsys IQ security panel. 

 

 

Source and support

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Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Cellular_Sensor/Alarm.com_Flex_IO_sensor/Alarm.com_Flex_IO_sensor_-_Supported_Use_Cases

Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.

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