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Create/edit an Alarm.com Places thermostat override rule

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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

Alarm.com Places Thermostat Override rules work with your Thermostat Schedule to automatically control the temperature in your home or business based on your phone’s location to help save on …

PlatformCustomer Website
Content typeHow-to / Configuration
Source last updated2025-06-04

Procedure

Step-by-step guide: Screenshots and videos are placed with the instruction they illustrate.

Alarm.com Places Thermostat Override rules work with your Thermostat Schedule to automatically control the temperature in your home or business based on your phone’s location to help save on energy costs. Your thermostat schedule resumes as soon as the system is disarmed or when your mobile devices enter the Geo-Fence. Thermostat Override rules can be set up on the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

To create/edit an Alarm.com Places thermostat override rule:

  1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Places.
  4. In Set up Rules & Reminders, click Smart Away Thermostat Override. 
  5. Click the thermostat override toggle switch to enable the rule. The following image is an example of the thermostat override rule successfully enabled: 

    Smart Away Toggle Switch
    Smart Away Toggle Switch

     
  6. Click to select All of the selected Geo-Devices.
  7. Using the Geo-Devices dropdown menu, select which Geo-Devices will trigger the thermostat override.
     
    Important: If multiple Geo-Devices are selected, it will require the last of these devices to enter or exit the Geo-Fence before the rule is triggered.
     
  8. Using the Geo-Fence dropdown menu, select which Geo-Fence to apply to the thermostat override rule. 
  9. Click Save Schedule.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Mobile_Features/Alarm.com_Places/Create_edit_an_Alarm.com_Places_thermostat_override_rule

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

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