# Create/edit an Opened Unexpectedly 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 Opened Unexpectedly notification can notify users if the system was disarmed after closing hours and before arrival hours.

<table id="bkmrk-platformapp-%2B-web-co"> <tbody> <tr><th>Platform</th><td>App + Web</td></tr> <tr><th>Content type</th><td>How-to / Configuration</td></tr> <tr><th>Source last updated</th><td>2025-06-04</td></tr> </tbody></table>

## Procedure

### To create/edit an Opened Unexpectedly notification using the Alarm.com app

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

### To edit the notification, tap Opened Unexpectedly.

### If the notification has not been created

1. Tap \[Add\].
2. Tap Use A Template.

In Business, tap Opened Unexpectedly.

Name the notification rule.

In When the selected events occur, select the events to receive notifications about.

### To choose notification recipients, tap Add.

1. Tap the entries in Address Book 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/edit an Opened Unexpectedly 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.

### To edit the notification, click \[Edit\] for the Opened Unexpectedly notification.

### If the notification has not been created

1. Click New Notification.
2. Click to select Business.
3. Click Opened Unexpectedly.

Name the notification rule.

1. Select Opened Unexpectedly.

### To choose notification recipients, click Add.

1. Click the entries in Address Book 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](https://gosafersecurity.com/).

Original Alarm.com reference: [https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website\_and\_App/Commercial/Commercial\_Notifications/Create\_edit\_an\_Opened\_Unexpectedly\_notification](https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Commercial/Commercial_Notifications/Create_edit_an_Opened_Unexpectedly_notification)

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