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Change the thermostat mode

GoSafer Security Knowledge Base

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

Overview

The thermostat mode can be changed remotely so you can set your thermostat to heat, cool, or off from anywhere.

PlatformApp + Web
Content typeFAQ / Explanation
Source last updated2025-06-04

Procedure

To change the thermostat mode using the Alarm.com app

Note: If a thermostat mode listed below does not appear, you may not have a compatible thermostat or HVAC system.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Thermostats.
  3. Tap Mode.
  4. Tap to select the desired mode:

Heat [Heat Mode]: In Heat Mode, the thermostat heats your property.

Cool [Cool Mode]: In Cool Mode, the thermostat cools your property.

Auto [Auto]: In Auto Mode, the thermostat switches between heating and cooling to keep your property in a comfortable temperature range between the minimum and maximum temperatures you specified.

Emer [Heat Emergency]: Emergency Heat Mode is specific to heat pump systems and designed to heat the house quickly but energy inefficiently/expensively. Heat pumps become less effective at heating when the outside temperature gets too cold, so Emergency Mode bypasses the heat pump to heat the building quicker.

Off [Circle Dash]: In Off Mode, the thermostat does not run.

  1. Tap Select.

To change the thermostat mode using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com)

Note: If a thermostat mode listed below does not appear, you may not have a compatible thermostat or HVAC system.

  1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

In the Thermostat card, click Mode.

  1. Click the desired mode icon:

Heat [Heat Mode]: In Heat Mode, the thermostat heats your property.

Cool [Cool Mode]: In Cool Mode, the thermostat cools your property.

Auto [Auto]: In Auto Mode, the thermostat switches between heating and cooling to keep your property in a comfortable temperature range between the minimum and maximum temperatures you specified.

Emer [Heat Emergency]: Emergency Heat Mode is specific to heat pump systems and designed to heat the house quickly but energy inefficiently/expensively. Heat pumps become less effective at heating when the outside temperature gets too cold, so Emergency Mode bypasses the heat pump to heat the building quicker.

Off [Circle Dash]: In Off Mode, the thermostat does not run.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Home_Automation/Thermostats/Change_the_thermostat_mode

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

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