Create an alarm 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

An alarm notification can notify users if there has been an alarm event at the property.

Procedure

To create an alarm 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].
6. Tap Alarm.

Name the new notification rule.

Under When Alarm of type, tap to select the alarm types to be notified about.

In the Is reported by dropdown menu, tap to select which sensors are to be monitored.

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.

Note: Do not choose to send a Duress Panic SMS or push notification to a potential Duress Code user.

1. Tap Close.
2. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
3. Tap Save.

To create an alarm 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.
4. Click Alarm.

Name the new notification rule.

In When Alarm of type, click to select the alarm types to be notified about.

Using the Is reported by dropdown menu, select either

Any Sensor to be notified about any sensor alarms.

Specific Sensor to only be notified about specific sensors you select.

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.

Note: Do not choose to send a Duress Panic SMS or push notification to a potential Duress Code user.

1. Click Close.
2. Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
3. 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_an_alarm_notification

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