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Create a sensor left open notification

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

A Sensor Left Open notification can notify users if a door, window or other sensor is left open for a specified duration.

PlatformApp + Web
Content typeHow-to / Configuration
Source last updated2025-06-04

Procedure

To create a sensor left open notification using the Alarm.com app

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap [Menu].
  3. Tap Notifications.
  4. Tap [Settings].
  5. Tap [Add].

In Create Your Own, tap Sensor Left Open.

Name the new notification rule.

In When any of these sensors, tap to select any of the sensors to be notified about.

In Is Left Open, tap to select either of the following

For this duration and then use the dropdown menu to select the required duration.

When selected people cross a Geo-Fence to select a user and Geo-Fence.

To choose notification recipients, tap Add.

  1. Tap the entries in the Address book that are to be notified, or tap Add Contact to add a new Address Book entry.
  2. Tap Close.
  3. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
  4. Tap Save.

To create a Sensor Left Open notification using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com)

  1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
  2. Click Notifications.
  3. Click New Notification.

In Standard, click Sensor Left Open.

Name the new notification rule.

In When any of these sensors, click to select any of the sensors to be notified about.

In Is Left Open, click to select either of the following

For this duration and then use the dropdown menu to select the required duration.

When selected people cross a Geo-Fence to select a user and Geo-Fence.

In During this time frame, click to select either of the following

At All Times to receive a notification at any time.

Only During the Following Times to select specific times for the sensors to be monitored.

To choose notification recipients, click Add.

  1. Click the entries in the Address book that are to be notified, or click New to add a new Address Book entry.
  2. Click Close.
  3. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
  4. Click Save.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/System_Management/Notifications/Create_a_sensor_left_open_notification

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

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