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What is a Geo-Fence?

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 Geo-Fence is a circular area defined by the user. This area is used as a reference to determine if a Geo-Device (e.g., a mobile device associated with the account) is inside or outside this area. Based on this, it is possible to create automation rules, reminders, and notifications. For example, a thermostat can be set to specific temperatures based on whether the Geo-Device is inside or outside the radius of the Geo-Fence. [Geo Fence]

PlatformGeneral / Device
Content typeHow-to / Configuration
Source last updated2023-10-31

Procedure

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

A Geo-Fence is a virtual geographic boundary that by default, is set up around your installation address. This feature allows you to create location-based alerts and rules based on the location of one or more phones (Geo-Devices). A Geo-Fence can only be deleted using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

For more information about what Geo-Fences are, see What is a Geo-Fence?.

Important: Deleting a Geo-Fence also deletes any rules or notifications that are dependent on the Geo-Fence.

To delete a Geo-Fence using the Alarm.com app:

Note: The default Geo-Fence cannot be renamed or deleted.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Menu.
  3. Tap Places.
  4. In Places, tap the name of the Geo-Fence to be deleted.
  5. Tap Edit Place.
  6. Tap Delete Place.
  7. Tap Delete Place when prompted to confirm that you want to delete the Geo-Fence.

To delete a Geo-Fence using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com):

Note: The default Geo-Fence cannot be renamed or deleted.

  1. Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Places.
  4. In Manage Places, click the name of the Geo-Fence to be deleted.
  5. Click Delete.
  6. Click Ok when prompted to confirm that you want to delete the Geo-Fence.

    Delete a Fence
    Delete a Fence

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Mobile_Features/Geo-Fences/What_is_a_Geo-Fence

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

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